The Crunch Generation
Richard Reeves discusses the government's measures to tackle the 'graduate crunch': "Let them do master's degrees is the modern equivalent of 'let them eat cake'," says Reeves.
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Post Office launches new Internet Buddy Guide
A report from think tank, Demos, into understanding digital exclusion, commissioned by Post Office Broadband, identified ‘the non-line outsider’ who wants to get online but is hampered by fear, uncertainty or structural barriers such as lack of tuition Po
A wiser way to plug the skills gap
In 1997 Tony Blair declared his three priorities to be “education, education, education”. It is a pity that he did not make them “skills, skills, skills”, writes Richard Reeves, Director of Demos.
If only Cameron could base his policies on Clegg
In a speech to the think-tank Demos, Clegg defines liberalism as "optimism in people" accompanied by ardent support for the dispersal of power. As he puts it, a liberal believes in the "raucous, unpredictable capacity of people to take decisions about the
A declaration of digital rights
After 60 years, it’s time to refresh the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to take in the new digital frontier argues Peter Bradwell of UK think tank Demos.
New best friends
Old political certainties are in tatters, but as Gordon Brown and David Cameron struggle to stress their differences, progressive politicians can be found on both sides of the House. They should get together, writes Demos director Richard Reeves.
Two cheers for the Lib Dems
Michael White's blog covers Nick Clegg's speech at Demos.
New Moves to Conserve UK Heritage
British Satellite News covers Demos 'It's a Material World' launch event at The Banqueting House, Whitehall.
Museums alienate public from arts
Most people feel "alienated" from the arts because many of the people who run them are "cultural snobs" who believe pursuits like opera and theatre need to be "defended from the mob", according to the think-tank Demos.
Nick Clegg warns against over-reaction to Baby P case
In his speech to the think tank Demos, Mr Clegg said: ``We know that it was the disaster politics response to the killing of Jamie Bulger that led to a massive upswing in the number of children in prison or prison-like secure accommodation.
Demos: 200,000 people a year should die at home, not in hospital
New Demos research shows that far more people are dying in hospital than want to, which could be remedied by founding an end of life care service.
Osborne gambling with economic confidence
Kitty Ussher warns that confidence is key following the Spending Review.
Next generation say Chancellor should cut slower
New Demos research shows that young people would prefer a slower deficit reduction strategy, with more revenue raised through taxation.
Disabled People Hit By £9bn of Welfare Cuts
New research by Demos shows disabled people will be caught in the cross-fire of Government cuts.
Demos appoints Kitty Ussher as Director
Demos is delighted to announce former Treasury Minister Kitty Ussher as the new Director of Demos
Silence from secret services could aid extremism
New research from Demos highlights the role that conspiracy theories play in extremist groups.
Labour failed to address immigration concerns
Labour's next leader must be prepared to engage with voters over immigration.
Apprenticeships improve earning power and life skills
Demos calls on government to do more to offer apprenticeships to young people not in employment, education or training.
Pay employers to offer internships
A “non-graduate talent pool” would benefit business and at-risk young people.
'Out of touch' Labour should rebrand to reinforce new policy agenda
New polling evidence shows Labour's brand is 'toxic'.