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If we’re serious about sustainability, why is the car still king?

We know our reliance on cars is bad for us – bad for our health, ...

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The Futurebuilders story must be told if we’re to open the door to new social investors

I wanted to tell the story of Futurebuilders because I think it is important that ...

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With full disclosure banking could be a race to the top

Reforms to make banking competition work for consumers have reached an impasse. Do nothing and ...

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Risky business: how cutbacks are leading local authorities into ‘exotic’ waters

Without careful consideration, the reliance upon commercial real estate could lead to a period of ...

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Building the case for Cornwall’s devolution

The challenge for Cornwall as it begins its devolution journey will be to ensure that ...

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Ten ideas for change: Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is a people-powered city, a fact reflected in the number of organisations creating ...

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Forever Manchester: Community building in Moston

Focusing on 'what's strong, not what's wrong', asset based community development is helping local areas ...

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Inspiring Scottish regeneration: The 2014 Surf awards

For more than ten years now, Surf and the Scottish government have worked in partnership ...

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Many have never had it so bad

Every New Year offers hope. Right now, its bad for too many. Lets hope 2015 ...

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We need to talk about debt

The toxic combination of rising debt levels, wage stagnation and an ongoing squeeze on living ...