The funding crisis in detail
Before the early 2000s, Britain’s universities were almost wholly funded by taxpayers, but the amount halved between 1975 and 2000.
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Why are public services getting worse?
Public services are in a sorry state, and the new government has other priorities, like devolution and backing wars. Our focus must be on what change is needed in our public services – and how we can make it come about…
How public libraries were won
As with so much in public services, the parliamentary act was the culmination of local struggles, and efforts by members of the library profession.
If you want progress, prepare for struggle!
A snapshot of the condition of our country shows the scale of the problem facing us and also suggests a path to return Britain to progress…
The energy that Britain needs
The headlong rush into what are still unreliable and inadequate ‘green’ technologies is putting at risk the energy security that the country requires to maintain and develop modern life…
New government – same old problems
We look at some of the proposals from the Labour government. There’s little to benefit workers, and a great deal to cause real concern…
Rail: Drivers' pay to rise
Train drivers’ union Aslef has reached agreement with the incoming Labour government to resolve a pay dispute in most of the passenger train operators. It has involved 18 days of strikes.
Food: Huge drop in farm income
Farm incomes are falling, posing a threat to Britain’s food security. Official figures for England show a 19 per cent drop last year in the total income from farming to £4.5 billion.
Buses: Strikes at First South West
Over 300 bus workers employed by First South West in depots across Somerset and Cornwall have taken strike action several times to defend their pay and conditions.
Bringing Comedy Unleashed to Manchester
Comedy Unleashed – a home for those who leave self-censorship at the door – has finally made it to Manchester. Workers interviews the Manchester residents who worked to make it happen…
Living with the Troubles
An exhibition at the Imperial War Museum North, in Manchester, gathers thought-provoking oral recollections from across the political divide…