Beppe Grillo: Five-star menu
The recent Demos report into supporters of the Italian comedian and populist reveals a 'volatile mixture' of traits, according to the Economist.
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Grillo makes five star progress in campaign
The Financial Times draws on recent Demos research into Beppe Grillo, Italian comedian and leader of the Five Star Movement.
Jeremy Hunt blames austerity for higher care cap
Health Secretary says 'challenging' economic times behind the £75,000 figure as research reveals 120,000 people will lose out, reports the Guardian.
New care cap leaves 120,000 pensioners without state help
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt confirmed he will set a cap of £75,000 on the amount people have to contribute, reports the Daily Mail.
Social care cap discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live
Claudia Wood is interviewed by Tony Livesey on BBC Radio 5 Live about the Government's new social care cap (from 40m).
'Miserly' social care will benefit one pensioner in five
The Telegraph reports on the Government's announcement of a new social care cap, using Demos research which finds that fewer than one in five pensioners will benefit from the changes.
Elderly care: the Government is punishing couples again
The government's pledge to cap social care funding risks further alienating middle class families already reeling from having their child benefit cut and marriage tax break postponed, writes Max Wind-Cowie in The Telegraph.
'People should look beyond the headlines at what Demos actually says on cash cards'
Carl Packman tackles the Power of Prepaid on Left Foot Forward saying the report is 'more than the sum of its reactions'.
Benefits on pre-paid cards?
Claudia Wood discusses the advantages and limitations of prepaid cards alongside Alec Shelbrooke MP on the Today Programme.
Prepaid benefits cards should be examined 'under a bright glare of debate'
On Comment is Free, Ally Fogg weighes the advantages and dangers of adopting prepaid benefits cards.
Internet users challenge mainstream politics
Online interaction could improve democratic participation, say leading American cyberculture writer and UK e-government minister
3G Mobiles promise better London living
The public sector could deliver better services and improve political participation using wireless technology
Low-carbon economy needs new regulatory approach
Ofgem should make ‘public value’ main goal rather than focusing on post-privatisation issues of price and efficiency, says new Demos report
Newcastle-Gateshead seeing new ‘brain gain’
People leaving London for north-east as Tyneside companies tempt recruits with better quality of life, according to new regeneration report
Localism alone won’t reform public services
Public sector must be adaptable enough to meet individual needs of users, rather than simply offering a choice of service providers.
Sweden beats US as most ‘creative’ nation
Restrictions on biotechnology research and ‘unwelcoming’ immigration policies are reducing U.S. competitiveness
Digital TV will ‘undermine licence fee’
Government should address long-term future for publicly funded television during current BBC charter review, says senior advisor
British public fears new US space race
Poll shows strong support for UK science projects such as Beagle but people are concerned about Bush’s military space strategy
Personalisation will transform public sector
Government’s promise of personalised services will increase public expectations and create wave of demand-led reform, says new Demos report.
Professional women take on old boy’s network
Networked feminists ‘have it all’ through personal careers and collective action to tackle workplace inequality, says new report