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When young people pass through our education system, much of the emphasis is placed on examinations.  Yet they are also expected to choose a career or employment path that could shape the rest of their lives. Some begin making...

Part One: The Foundation of a Confident Nation Freedom of speech is vital if any nation is to thrive. It marks the difference between a flourishing society and a fearful one, where people no longer feel secure enough to discus...

Hospitality Matters: The closure of familiar names such as Beefeater and Brewers Fayre should concern us all. It is part of a much bigger problem facing pubs, restaurants, and hotels across Britain, but the figures also show h...

Ice cream may appear to be a small luxury, but its history tells a much larger story about wealth. Working people, and the growing gap between those who can afford life’s pleasures and those who cannot. The precise origin of ...

Gazundering is becoming a growing concern for homeowners and workers across England and Wales. It happens when a buyer reduces an agreed offer before contracts are exchanged, sometimes just days before completion. The seller m...

Choosing between university and an apprenticeship is one of the biggest financial decisions a young worker will make.  A degree can open the door to professional careers, but it can also mean three years without full-time earn...

Read the Figures and Ask, How We Are Going to Feed Ourselves? England is facing a question that affects every worker and every family: how secure is the food we put on our tables? Read the figures. England's population was 57...

The decision by four Trade Unions to boycott Labour’s Women’s Conference raises an important question about who some of Britain’s Trade Unions now believe they represent. UNISON, ASLEF, USDAW, and the Musicians’ Union have rep...

For millions of working people across England, subscriptions have become part of everyday life and many are often caught out paying unexpected costs.  Television and streaming services, mobile apps, software, gyms, food delive...

Waiting Nearly Six Months for a Driving Test Is Not a Service. It Is a System Failure For thousands of workers and young people across England, getting a driving licence is not simply about independence. It can determine wheth...