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After a century of tackling poverty one thing’s for sure: government must play a key role

New Labour’s strategy to eradicate poverty was undoubtedly flawed. But the coalition government’s belief that ...

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A bad marriage

Why ‘sustainable urbanisation’ is an impossible dream unless local governance is wedded to better global ...

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It’s time to just muddle through

The time for silly caricatures must pass. The public sector is not in the main ...

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Green spaces – who’s stepping into the breach?

It is heartening to note that parts of the private sector are prepared to play ...

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Mixed forecast

This year’s Cities Outlook report from Centre for Cities paints a picture of growing disparities ...

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Understanding middle class community activism

The middle classes are better at getting what they want from local services. So if ...

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Call the Midwife… then, now and in the future

Jennifer Worth’s work offers a chance for practitioners in every part of provision, from education ...

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Book review: How to Step Out

How To Step Out provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to those who want to ...

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Scotland’s regen strategy: ‘We’re all in this together’

Scotland’s new regeneration strategy pledges to renew the government’s focus on community-led solutions. Good news ...

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The crisis in housing

Brendan Nevin argues there’s a mismatch between the coalition government’s approach to housing and the ...