David Kingman argues that the Winter Fuel Allowance is extremely inefficient – and unfair on the younger generation
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The “significant strangers”: Chinese New Year in my grandpa’s home village
Xiao Mei, reporting from China, provides a vivid, personal account of the deep intergenerational connections that are reinforced by traditional family celebrations, and how these connections are set to change for future generations
Which parts of Intergenerational Equity do leaders emphasize?
Angus Hanton explores a piece of research which examines how leaders think about intergenerational equity
Dr Rupert Read launches his “Guardians of the Future” proposal
Angus Hanton reports on the recent launch of Dr Rupert Read’s “Guardians of the Future” paper at the House of Commons
7 Billion: The great sideshow
David Kingman argues that commentators have become too caught up in arguing about the appropriate size for the Earth’s population, when what really matters is the age structure of the population in individual countries
The Future Funding of Higher Education: another intergenerational mugging
Antony Mason is concerned that the government’s current plans for universities are deeply flawed, will damage a key sector of the economy – and won’t even reduce the deficit. And it’s the next generation that will have to foot the bill.
Environment protection in China: the government, NGOs, and young people
In the second of her blogs from China, Xiao Mei looks at the environmental challenges faced by China, and wonders who will be the main agents for change.
Looking back in Anger: the August riots
Melissa Jane Knight reflects on the experience and causes of the riots that shook London and many other cities of England in August 2011, and makes a powerful appeal for action at ground level.
Blocked and in debt: the cry of youth
Youth worker Melissa Jane Knight gives an impassioned account of the dire prospects facing her generation. And she is one of “lucky ones” who stuck with education. The key to more equitable solutions lies in better targeted government policy.
A Minister for the Old, the Young, or for All Generations?
Liz Emerson suggests that the interests of all could be served by a single ministry focusing on the long term.