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Narrowing the Gap

The final report of the Fabian Commission on Life Chances and Child Poverty, 'Narrowing the Gap' provides a comprehensive audit of inequality in Britain, setting out the agenda for change which can make life chances in Britain more equal. The report challenges government, all political parties, civil society and the broader public to make talk of social justice a reality.

Keywords: poverty, inequality, social justice, children

Posted by: Paul Evans on   Jan  6

"Encourage local councils to provide mortgages"

Councils should be encouraged by the Treasury to revive their role as mortgage providers, argues former minister Chris Leslie in the upcoming Fabian Review. Leslie, Director of New Local Government Network, says a return to local authorities lending to homeowners is necessary amid the current credit squeeze — and could offer long-term benefits for council tax payers. Such a move would reverse the crackdown of Margaret Thatcher's Government against council mortgage lending. Local government operated 600,000 home loans as recently as 1980.

Keywords: Mortgages, Councils, Finance, Housing,

Posted by: Paul Evans on   Jan  6

Faith in the Nation: Religion, identity and the public realm in Britain today

“This groundbreaking publication ... is the first of its kind to bring faith leaders together to reflect on the kind of society that, as a nation, we aspire to build.” From the Foreword by the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. "Faith in the Nation ... is one of the most important contributions to date on the role of religion in Britain’s increasingly secular but also multifaith society." The Times. This unique collection brings together a group of senior faith leaders to express their views on Britishness, multiculturalism and the role of religion in the public realm. Our contributors explore whether religious affiliation aids or prevents a healthy process of cultural integration, and reflect on how their own communities have been received within, and have contributed to, British society. These are vital topics to air, particularly at a time when signs are emerging of a growing estrangement between the faith communities and an increasingly individualised, culturally diverse and fragmented society.

Keywords: Faith, Religion, Identity

Posted by: Paul Evans on   Jan  6

Shared Destinies

This is the interim report of the ongoing ippr Commission on National Security in the 21st Century, an all-party Commission preparing an independent national security strategy for the UK.

Keywords: Security, International Relations, Strategic Studies

Posted by: Paul Evans on   Jan  5