David Kingman reports on new research which emphasises the dangers to the economy if we don’t adapt to a low-carbon world
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Should all pensioners be given free bus travel?
English councils may be cutting-back on the services they provide to fund free travel for older residents. Does this mean we should scrap the free bus pass as a universal benefit? David Kingman looks at the arguments
Action for Youth: Interview with IARS
In her ongoing series of interviews with activists for young people, Lewisham youth worker Melissa Jane Knight talks to Ayesha Carmouche (pictured right), Campaigns Co-ordinator and Communications Officer for Independent Academic Research Studies (IARS)
Could employers provide social care?
David Kingman reports on the new development that a number of companies have begun providing social care packages for their employees, and wonders if this could help solve our national care crisis
English Housing Survey data reveals that “Generation Rent” keeps growing
David Kingman reports on new data from the recently-released 2014 edition of the English Housing Survey, which reveals that the growth of “Generation Rent” shows no signs of slowing down
New research reveals society’s misconceptions about young people
David Kingman reports on some new research which shows how, despite negative perceptions about them, today’s young people are extremely socially-engaged
ONS figures show politicians are failing to appeal to young people
David Kingman reports on some new data from the Office for National Statistics which show how the political process has become a big turn-off for young people
New international declaration should help preserve endangered species for future generations
Two major international gatherings have recently taken place in London to draw attention to the global trade in endangered species. Have they improved the chances that some of these species will still be alive for future generations to enjoy? David Kingman explains
New research: Young bearing much heavier debt burden than old during recession
David Kingman reports on the findings of some new research which shows that young people have seen their personal finances deteriorate much more sharply than older people during the recession
IFS: Ageing population will lead to squeeze on NHS
David Kingman comments on a new projection from the IFS that NHS funding per person is set to fall dramatically as the population ages