Congratulations to F. M. J. Botham, who has won first prize in the Drama category of the IF Film Competition (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students). He has supplied this brief description about the background to the film, and how winning the prize will make a difference.
IF Film Competition: 16–18 Prize announced and posted!
Congratulations to Adam Offord, Stephen Szemelak, Safiqul Alum and Adil Yaqub, who have won first prize in the 16–18 age-group category of the IF Film Competition (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students). They have supplied this brief description about the background to the film.
IF Film Competition: Documentary Prize announced and posted!
Congratulations to Dorothy Allen-Pickard and Nicki Williams, who have won first prize in the Documentary category of the IF Film Competition (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students). They supplied these brief descriptions about how they got there, and their motivations.
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“Governing institutions have been suborned by vested interests obsessed with short-term gain rather than long-term sustainability.” Al Gore, 45th US Vice President, in his book The Future
Britain’s children fare worse, says Unicef
A new report by Unicef puts British children in 16th place among the world’s rich countries, when it comes to well-being. Antony Mason reports
The ingenerational cost of war: Iraq and Afghanistan
A recent paper published by the Harvard Kennedy School reveals how the wars on Iraq and Afghanistan will cost the US $4 to $6 trillion over the next 40 years – far more than was expected. Antony Mason explains
Detroit appoints an emergency financial manager to address pension and healthcare liabilities
David Kingman explains the precarious situation in the US city of Detroit, which is having to take unprecedented steps to try to stave off bankruptcy
IF Vox Pop: a recent graduate’s tale
IF Vox Pop is a series of pieces submitted to the Intergenerational Foundation by members of the public, expressing their take on the issues we raise. Here Brendan Hollowood tells of his struggles to get a foothold in the UK workforce that have forced him abroad.
Cameron reiterates promise to protect universal OAP benefits
The Prime Minister has again issued his support for the status quo on OAP benefits, despite mounting opposition from some of his colleagues. David Kingman comments
The House of Lords “Ready for Ageing?” report
The longevity explosion has received the attention of these wise, but older people. Angus Hanton assesses the outcome