by Mark Carrigan | Jun 10, 2018 | General Comments
Imagine a world where the media were unbiased, based their stories on facts and evidence, and were neither in thrall to politicians nor dependent on celebrities for news and endorsement. Sounds fantastic? The best of UK media can rightly claim that they already fulfil...
by Mark Carrigan | Jun 10, 2018 | General Comments
Everyone has a right to put their point of view to those in power – so in theory there’s nothing wrong with lobbying. In fact, it’s an important part of democracy and has resulted in improvements to health, the environment and human rights. But what happens when it...
by alBreward | May 21, 2018 | General Comments
We’re delighted to announce two further speakers to cover two vital topics – how the corporate world misfunctions, and how our media fail us, and what we can do about each of these to bring about a fairer country over the next decade. Tamasin Cave is a...
by Mark Carrigan | May 13, 2018 | General Comments
Intergenerational inequality is not only a subject of academic debate, but a source of misunderstanding and grievance that fuels the increasing divisions of society. But taking a simplistic approach is not going to make things any better by 2027: it’s not just a...
by Mark Carrigan | May 5, 2018 | General Comments
The phrase ‘affordable housing’ has become the butt of jokes on topical game shows and the despair of political commentators. For families on a low or average income. ‘affording’ rent or a mortgage may well mean ‘saving’ on food, heat and other essentials. The problem...
by Mark Carrigan | Apr 10, 2018 | General Comments
Tax is as inevitable as birth and death, but much less exciting to hear about – right? Wrong, according to Richard Murphy, Director of Tax Research UK, and Professor at City University, London. Author of The Joy of Tax, and characterised by the Guardian as an...
