Is it fair for us to reap the benefits of nuclear power today, leaving future generations to deal with a legacy of nuclear waste? Hope Barker ponders the dilemma
OECD: Youth unemployment puts young people at risk of poverty in old age
David Kingman reports on recent research from the OECD which argues that delaying the start of working life has significant long-term repercussions for pension savings
New report highlights the impact of population ageing on tax revenues
David Kingman reports on the latest pieces of research from the think tank Reform, which models how population ageing will affect the government’s tax income
Are conditions really starting to improve for first-time buyers?
David Kingman reports on some new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which suggest that the number of first-time buyers might be starting to pick up
Should Britain start charging people to use the NHS?
Another think tank recently made headlines by suggesting that up-front charges should play a much greater role in how we fund the NHS than they do at present. David Kingman explains
Student accommodation crisis: has Germany got the answer?
At universities across Germany, many students are benefitting from cheap accommodation offered by elderly homeowners in exchange for some help around the house. Antony Mason asks if this could work in the UK
New research by McKinsey highlights how ultra-low interest rates have exacerbated Britain’s housing crisis
A new piece of research by the McKinsey Global Institute shows that young people who are trying to buy their first home are among the biggest victims of ultra-low interest rates. David Kingman explains
Recent studies argue that we don’t need to worry about the rising healthcare costs of our ageing population
David Kingman responds to two recent pieces of research which both argue that Britain’s ageing population won’t be as expensive as people often think
HMRC announces a crackdown on employers using unpaid interns
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has recently announced that it will target employers who offer internships to ensure they are paying the minimum wage. David Kingman reports
ONS: UK to add an extra city the size of London consisting entirely of over-60s
David Kingman analyses some recent figures from the ONS which show how rapidly Britain’s population is projected to age