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The Epistemic Security Network is a new network hosted by Demos. It provides a home for collective efforts to protect democracy by cleaning up and fortifying our information supply chains. As part of the network we share a weekly newsletter, Epistemic Security...
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“Streamlining the planning process is a bit like trying to streamline democracy…” This line from Labour backbench MP Paul Truswell, spoken in a late night Commons debate almost 20 years ago, has a certain ring doesn’t it? As someone interested...
Much has been made of the return of the Premier League this week, and of the return of sports-based betting. With the majority of sporting events having been cancelled over the past few months and their physical venues closed, the...
After the financial crisis in 2008, the role of banks in our economic recovery was often widely discussed, with many doubting their intentions, and people’s trust in the financial sector at an all time low. We now face the prospect...
George Floyd’s death at the hand of the Minneapolis police has sparked large protests around the world, targeting police brutality and systemic racism. The instant and global organisation of large-scale protests often relies on social media. But with lockdown measures...
Millions of employees were thrust into an extremely financially precarious position by the lockdown, and companies faced having to lay off much of their workforce. The government stepped in to help pay for staff salaries where possible, but inevitably a...
The current health crisis has in many ways seen Britain form a united front: working to tackle our neighbourhood struggles together, a shared appreciation for our carers, and a common feeling of solidarity in the fight against the virus. But...
The lockdown is perhaps the most important thing we can be doing to stop the spread of Covid 19, but it’s brought its own challenges, particularly for those at risk of loneliness or mental health issues. Fighting loneliness is increasingly...
The Government has set up a free online learning platform for furloughed workers to learn new skills. But unless it is redesigned and targeted to the needs of people who are actually on furlough, it will have limited impact while...
Allegations of a Cabinet minister’s intervention in the planning process has been causing waves throughout Westminster this week. While details of the particular case are still emerging, it begs a wider question: how common is it that planning decisions like...
Many of the self-employed in the UK will be facing an uncertain future as the lockdown eases and the government grant that has been supporting them ends. Many work in areas that are struggling and may not bounce back, such...
