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British values: an oath without meaning?

Bridget Byrne By Bridget Byrne Filed Under: British Politics, Ethnicity Posted: January 13, 2017

Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, Sajid Javid, recently agreed with Louise Casey’s recommendations of an oath of integration being introduced not just for arriving migrants,but it should also be taken by all those in public office . However, Dr Bridget Byrne questions what exactly is meant by ‘British values’ and argues that […]

Tagged With: British culture, British values, Casey Review, ethnicity, immigration

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Rheumatoid arthritis and heart attack risk – how changing treatment policy could save lives

By Kimme Hyrich Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: January 11, 2017

Recently-published research conducted at The University of Manchester has revealed a potential link between certain treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis and significantly reducing the risk of heart attacks in patients with the disease. Professor Kimme Hyrich explains how this new discovery may be the start of a treatment policy shift that could ultimately save thousands of […]

Tagged With: health, policy

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A shared Britain – refugee policy for 2017

By Jonathan Darling and Gulwali Passarlay Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Europe, Urban Posted: January 10, 2017

To start the year, Dr Jonathan Darling, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography specialising in the politics and ethics of forced migration, and Gulwali Passarlay, Afghan refugee, politics graduate and author of ‘The Lightless Sky’, reflect on how government might support asylum seekers and refugees in 2017. Together, they discuss the challenges of the last year […]

Tagged With: 2017, 2017 Top 5, asylum, asylum seekers, dispersal, immigration, integration, refugee, refugee policy, resettlement

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Good work is key to good health for the Baby Boomers

By Jan Hopkins and Martin Hyde Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Social Care Posted: January 6, 2017

As life expectancy continues to rise, the Baby Boomer generation are being encouraged to remain active in later life. One aspect of this is the benefit good quality employment has on health and well-being among the over 50s. However, as Martin Hyde and Jan Hopkins argue, there are still challenges to working longer with many […]

Tagged With: employment, healthy work, labour participation, life expectancy, older people

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Segregation and inequalities: what should we take from the Casey Review?

By Gemma Catney Filed Under: All posts, Ethnicity Posted: January 4, 2017

The publication of the Casey Review into Opportunity and Integration has been accompanied by intense debate. The review’s unbalanced focus on Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities and people of Muslim faith, and its implicit suggestion that integration is the responsibility of minority groups rather than a collective one, have understandably caused concern. However, Dr Gemma Catney of […]

Tagged With: Casey Review, census, diversity, ethnicity, neighbourhoods, race, segregation, Spatial

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Not always what it says on the tin: Legitimate business and the dynamics of food fraud

Black and white headshot of Prof Nick Lord By Nick Lord Filed Under: All posts Posted: January 3, 2017

Dr Nick Lord is leading a major ESRC-funded investigation into instances and opportunities for fraud within the UK food system. Here, Nick reports back on the key findings of the study and the changes of approach that government and law enforcement need to make if they are to fully understand  and meet the challenge of food fraud in […]

Tagged With: food fraud, food industry, organised crime

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Do three-parent babies suggest a future for genetically modified designer children?

Iain Brassington By Iain Brassington Filed Under: Health and Social Care, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: December 16, 2016

Yesterday, the UK’s fertility regulator approved a new technique of mitochondrial transfer, which allows babies to be made from two women and one man in order to prevent children being born with serious genetic diseases. Dr Iain Brassington considers some of the potential legal, ethical and practical implications of the decision.     There is a specific legal exemption […]

Tagged With: babies, children, fertility, mitrochondial transfer, three-parent

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The rise of the hidden homeless

By Christa Maciver Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth Posted: December 16, 2016

The homelessness statistics published yesterday unveil the state of homelessness according to the government. Justlife, the charity for those in unsupported temporary accommodation, recognises these statistics reflect the reality many of us are seeing on our streets – that homelessness is on the rise. However, what many do not see is the increasing numbers of […]

Tagged With: homelessness, housing, inequality, temporary accommodation

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Can devolution deliver inclusive growth? You can bank on it!

By Marianne Sensier Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth, Urban Posted: December 15, 2016

With Devolution, Greater Manchester has an opportunity to encourage investment and inclusive growth by setting its own policy agenda. Dr Marianne Sensier puts the case for the creation of a regional bank within the new mayor’s policy agenda. A regional bank will provide finance for business and allow people to save their money which in […]

Tagged With: productivity

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VIDEO BLOG: The opportunities of health devolution

By Ian Greer Filed Under: Devo, Health and Social Care, Urban Posted: December 15, 2016

In light of the newly announced investment in research and development of cancer medicines, Professor Ian Greer talks about Greater Manchester’s devolved health and social care budget and the opportunities this brings for linking up discovery science with clinics and commissioners across the region. 

Tagged With: cancer, devolution, Greater Manchester, health, research, social care

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