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The number of elderly who need care will outstrip adult children who can provide it by 2017
David Kingman reports on a recent warning from the Institute for Public Policy Research, that the supply of unpaid social care from family members is on the verge of running out
Less than 25% of Britain’s under-30s think they will have a better life than their parents, new poll shows
David Kingman reports on the findings of a new poll from Ipsos MORI which shows that the younger generation in Britain is remarkably pessimistic about the future
Book Review: All that is Solid by Professor Danny Dorling
David Kingman offers his thoughts on a timely overview of Britain’s housing crisis
Can Britain cope with a baby boom and an ageing population at the same time?
David Kingman reports on how the early 21st-century baby boom is putting pressure on Britain’s public services
House of Lords warns of “scarred generation” left by youth unemployment
The House of Lords has recently called attention to Britain’s high levels of youth unemployment, reports David Kingman
Intra- vs Inter-generational Justice: an ongoing debate
Some leading academics insist that the disparities in wealth and social opportunities within generations are more significant than the inequities between generations. Tim Lund looks at how these issues were raised in a recent public debate
Many graduates will still be repaying student debts in their 50s, according to new report
David Kingman reports on some new research by the Sutton Trust which analyses what the long-term effects of the post-2012 student loans system will be
“Generation Rent” could swing the 2015 election, according to new research
David Kingman reports on some research by a charity representing tenants which argues that their votes will be crucial in deciding the next general election
Barker Commission on the Future of Health and Social Care Publishes its Interim Report
David Kingman explains the key recommendations from the recently-published Interim Report by the Barker Commission on the Future of Health and Social Care in England