The regulation paradox
Last week, the world looked on in horror as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, leading the people…
Posted by Events on January 13th, 2021How can tax help to fight the climate crisis?
By Charles Seaford, Senior Fellow
The Prime Minister recently announced a new target for UK greenhouse gas emissions reductions by…
Posted by Events on January 11th, 2021Free speech in the post-truth era
By Dr Robert Simpson, Associate Professor, Dept of Philosophy, UCL
This guest blog is a response to the findings of Demos’…
Posted by Events on December 4th, 2020Online harms: we need to bring the public into public policy
By Maeve Walsh, Associate at Carnegie UK Trust
As we wait for the final response to the consultation Government’s Online Harms…
Posted by Events on November 27th, 2020Where can we build consensus on the future of the web?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, for many people, computer screens have become a crucial connection to the outside world, and online…
Posted by Events on November 20th, 2020How will communities mobilise to build back a better Britain?
Community spirit has been a welcome silver lining as we’ve seen the increasing role neighbours have played in supporting their…
Posted by Events on November 11th, 2020Consensus coming just-in-time: Economic resilience in the age of Covid-19
With Britain so plugged in to the global economy, the pandemic has raised questions about our ability to provide for…
Posted by Events on November 5th, 2020‘Frankly, we did win this election’: on social media, who will watch the watchmen?
Election Day in the US saw a predictable surge in false, misleading or harmful narratives emerging, from robocalls telling voters…
Posted by Events on November 4th, 2020What do people think about fake news and misinformation, in the age of Covid-19?
As part of our Renew Normal project, Demos is conducting a series of engagement exercises via Polis, an online deliberative…
Posted by Events on October 21st, 2020Online harms: A snapshot of public opinion
“It’s a very strange state of affairs online…” – Participant in our men’s focus group
What…
Posted by Events on October 20th, 2020Lauren’s Story: Falling through the cracks
Since lockdown began, many employees have been furloughed and have had financial support from the Government. But many have fallen…
Posted by Events on August 13th, 2020Carol’s Story: A sense of optimism
The lockdown has created a unique cluster of complications and challenges for all of us in unforeseen ways. Our Renew…
Posted by Events on August 6th, 2020Can we build a new normal for financial resilience?
By Will Sandbrook, Executive Director of Nest Insight
What does it mean to be financially well?…
Posted by Events on August 4th, 2020Lesley’s Story: A renewed appreciation
For many people, the lockdown and other restrictions have meant a slower pace of life and a renewed appreciation for…
Posted by Events on July 31st, 2020How a new approach to benefits could build a greener, more productive Britain after Covid-19
Before Covid-19 Britain faced a productivity puzzle and climate crisis. These challenges will remain after our current crisis; addressing them…
Posted by Events on July 30th, 2020Michael’s Story: Teaching during lockdown
Lockdown was challenging for many pupils and their parents. But what about the teachers? How did they perceive the change…
Posted by Events on July 23rd, 2020Angela’s Story: Freedom and future cramped by an unhealthy narrative
We’ve all felt restricted by lockdown and are itching to get back some of our freedom. But for many, the…
Posted by Events on July 17th, 2020For many who live in big cities getting a loan is close to impossible
Old and young people, migrants and students are too often invisible to lenders, making them more vulnerable in the Covid-19…
Posted by Events on July 17th, 2020Have online platforms passed the self-regulation test in the Covid-19 crisis?
“I have flagged a small number of fake news items (around 5G towers) on social media platforms and no action…
Posted by Events on July 10th, 2020Rachel’s Story: Close to Home
“Covid strips everything back.” For Rachel, lockdown has given her the time and space to think through what matters to…
Posted by Events on July 9th, 2020