An isolated problem
Food insecurity grows when the sense of community is low. Megan Blake tells how people have stepped up to the challenge. Kora and Ryan are just starting out on …
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Constructive argument
‘Building back better’ is all well and good but, ask Kate Bayliss, Ben Bowles and Elisa Van Waeyenberge, better for whom? Investment in infrastructure is a major part of the …
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Higher taxes, fairer society: UK survey shows desire for equality
Authors of new report call for radical change to economy, recognition of unpaid care work, usually done by women. People in the United Kingdom would be happy to pay higher …
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Coop green investment bill blocked by government
The government’s refusal to support proposals to increase the spending power of cooperatives was a “missed opportunity” for the green recovery, according to the MP who promoted it. Labour MP …
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Study: Cleaner air could net the UK a £1.6bn economic boost
The UK economy could enjoy a clean air dividend of £1.6bn if World Health Organisation (WHO) targets for air quality were met, a major new report has calculated. The research, …
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Half of young people want a job in the green economy, survey finds
Published on the eve of so-called Earth Overshoot Day, a survey of 1,000 people aged 18 to 34 found 50% wanted a job in the green economy. Earth Overshoot …
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Floating wind, captured mine heat, and net zero transport projects scoop government R&D funding
Latest round of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI’s) Strength in Places Fund delivers boost to 17 projects across the UK, including pioneering clean tech developments Projects to develop a net …
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Corporations Receiving Bailout Billions Have Laid Off Staff and Paid Investors
Companies bailed out with public money have paid shareholders billions of pounds in dividends while cutting tens of thousands of jobs, a VICE News investigation can reveal. Campaigners and commentators …
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Gap between rich and poor university students widest for 12 years
The gap between poor students and their more affluent peers attending university has widened to its largest point for 12 years, according to data published by the Department for …
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Britain’s COVID lending schemes risk widening regional divides
In the northern English seaside resort of Blackpool, the family-run Elgin Hotel is preparing to reopen in August after four months’ enforced closure. The Elgin had a profitable 2019, but …
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