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A central plank of the Coalition Government’s legislative programme is fundamental reform of the welfare system. Since the first changes to benefits were announced in...

Octavia Hill died one hundred years ago this year, yet her legacy continues to go from strength to strength. A tireless social reformer and co-founder...

Nationalist populist parties and movements are growing in support throughout Europe. These groups are known for their opposition to immigration, their ‘anti-establishment’ views and their...

Forced marriage is a hidden epidemic in the UK with an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 forced marriages every year. Around 41 per cent of victims...

It is now 40 years since the introduction of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and in the words of the Global Commission on Drug Policy,...

The growth of social media poses a dilemma for security and law enforcement agencies. On the one hand, social media could provide a new form...

Business is under increasing pressure to demonstrate its social value and civic responsibility. Critics call for corporate social responsibility (CSR) to be more effective and...

Religiosity has always been closely associated with conservatism: the Church of England is sometimes described as ‘the Conservative party at prayer’. In the United States,...

This essay by Robert Halfon, Conservative MP for Harlow, examines the relationship between the Conservative party and trade unions – traditionally viewed as one of...

Transparency and access to public data are key priorities for this Government, which has pledged to be the most transparent and accountable government in the...