David Kingman explores some new research which shows just how tough conditions for today’s youth will be as they progress through life
David Kingman
University Funding: Could virtual courses be the answer?
David Kingman wonders whether a greater shift towards online teaching could help solve the problems of university funding
New university funding scheme will cost more, claims HEPI
David Kingman analyses a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), which echoes IF’s claim that the coalition’s higher education reforms will be more expensive than previous arrangements
How does the USA do on intergenerational justice?
David Kingman argues that the world’s most powerful country is storing up significant problems for future generations to deal with
Peer suggests making retired people “earn” their pensions
A member of the House of Lords has recently suggested that senior citizens could be made to “earn” part of their state pensions through performing community services. David Kingman asks if this would be a workable idea
Why do so many young people still live with their parents?
Young people who return to living with their parents have been dubbed the “Boomerang Generation”. David Kingman asks whether this happens by choice – or if they are forced to by factors beyond their control
What is NEST?
Workers at some of Britain’s largest employers recently started being auto-enrolled into NEST. David Kingman explains how it works
New warnings over the rising cost of State pension
David Kingman looks at recent forecasts which show the cost of the state pension will rocket over the next few decades
New UN report calls for action on ageing populations
David Kingman explains the findings from a new UN report which shows the scale of the challenge facing societies as they age
What can we learn about pensions from the Victorians?
David Kingman and Duncan Steadman explore the history of the state pension, and why increases in life expectancy mean that changes are necessary