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Industrial Strategy and skills: getting it right this time?

By Filed Under: British Politics Posted:

The independent Industrial Strategy Commission has today issued its emerging findings (.pdf). Commissioner Professor Andy Westwood describes why ambition alone won’t be enough for its proposed skills reforms. The Industrial Strategy’s technical education proposals will be the 29th major reform of skills since the 1980s This reflects a long-term UK weaknesses in skills – especially technical […]

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Seven foundations for a stronger economy

Diane Coyle By Filed Under: Brexit, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

The independent Industrial Strategy Commission has issued its emerging findings. Commissioner Prof Diane Coyle outlines how the UK can address some of its longstanding economic weaknesses and deliver meaningful prosperity for everyone. Previous government intervention, which has been more accidental than purposeful, has not delivered a strong or fair economy Political consensus is key in […]

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Will China and India lead on global climate action and environmental protection?

By Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment Posted:

 Following the Rising Powers and Interdependent Futures conference in June, Dr Mark Robinson of the World Resources Institute looks to what needs to happen for China and India to be global leaders on addressing climate change and environmental protection. The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks the culmination of a series of domestic policy […]

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Partnership working: why is integrating health and social care so difficult?

By Filed Under: Health and Social Care Posted:

Intense financial pressures and an ageing population have challenged NHS England to rethink the ways in which health and social care can be delivered in future. Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) are the key strategic place-based plans that outline a new approach to maintaining financial balance while achieving an improved and integrated health care model. […]

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Worse than zero hours contracts: work, pay and (in)equalities in the gig economy

By and Filed Under: Inclusive Growth Posted:

The gig economy is rarely out of the news; former CBI boss Lord Adair Turner is the latest prominent figure to call for the Government to enforce the minimum wage for those who earn a living in this way. Tony Dundon, Professor of Human Resource Management & Employment Relations at Alliance Manchester Business School, and […]

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A Greater Manchester approach to tackling radicalisation

By Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted:

As part of a series of blogs, articles and interviews, examining issues of citizenship and community, Dr Ajmal Hussain, Research Fellow in Sociology at The University of Manchester uses his work with young Muslims to reflect on the challenges facing Greater Manchester in addressing radicalisation. The new Mayor, Andy Burnham, has a timely opportunity to […]

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All or nothing: new survey shows polarised views on immigration

Rob Ford By Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted:

Last week, the results of the British Attitudes Survey were published. Here, Professor Rob Ford who authored the survey’s chapter on immigration, looks at what the results mean for attitudes and potential policies around immigration. There has been a sharp increase in the share of Brits who see both the economic and labour market impacts […]

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The Conservative and DUP deal: a pick ‘n’ mix approach to equality

Elaine Dewhurst By Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

As pundits and politicians across the UK try to digest and interpret the confidence and supply deal with between the Conservatives and the DUP, Dr. Elaine Dewhurst considers the implications of the deal for equality legislation and lays out a way forwards for equality and human rights in the UK.   There is a distinct […]

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Guaranteeing minimum income in China

By Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

With China accounting for the lion’s share of global poverty reduction witnessed in recent decades, Dr Jennifer Golan looks to one of the largest targeted social assistance schemes in the world, and discusses its effectiveness. China’s minimum living standard guarantee programme provides cash transfers to households with incomes below a threshold Despite being a national […]

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GP-led commissioning of health services: here to stay or gone tomorrow?

By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted:

A survey of GPs suggests that only a minority think that commissioning services is an important part of their role, and that many current GP leaders of Clinical Commissioning Groups intend to quit their roles in the next five years. Professor Kath Checkland and Dr Valerie Moran blog for us on their study, and the […]

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