Greater conceptual and empirical engagement with welfare state complexity is needed in studies of digital welfare. This article explores how existing concepts such as welfare systems, subsidiarisatio...

WASHINGTON—Warning that Americans should brace themselves for an economic “period of transition,” President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that a recession would be an unfortunate but necessary step on the way to all-out depression. “Look, what we’re doing is very big and will cause some pain, but that pain is necessary to cause total economic […]

With British institutions copying the likes of Harvard in stifling free speech, the only way back to reason is explicit guarantees for academic freedom

At this policy conference, four panels of experts will give their perspectives and recommendations on four key areas of the UK’s productivity problem.

As the education secretary announces the first primary schools to offer free breakfasts, Labour MPs question the commitment to fighting poverty

Lisa Ballantyne is the internationally bestselling author of five novels. Her debut, The Guilty One was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award, Longlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary A...

Talent pipeline for the UK’s £100 billion creative arts industries is under threat as universities shutter loss-making arts degrees, says Ravensbourne vice-chancellor Andy Cook

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Abstract. The UK, like other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economies, has experienced a dismal decade and a half since the

New study explores AI’s potential and biases in evaluating research papers

The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.

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New arrivals are set to push the population to 72.5 million but the numbers matter less than how well people fit in once here

Claimants could face cuts of £5,000 a year as government prepares for rows with backbenchers and campaigners over bringing down £65bn sickness bill

The UK government won’t see progress on child poverty by the end of this Parliament – even with high economic growth – without investment in social security.

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Poverty stigma exacerbates shamefully high rates of poverty in the UK. It can affect health as much as trying to survive on a low income. How do we combat it?

Changes will require UK ministers to prove economic impact of policies before approval

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SNIB faces potential shortfall of £400mn on £2bn lending budget, estimates show

The English Devolution White paper sets out a bold set of reforms for local government. Devolution of new powers and responsibilities will be a cornerstone of this.