India may have strengths like democracy, diversity, demography, interdependence and role models, but it can't become a global research giant unless it harnesses the strengths. By conventional metrics such as numbers of patents, the centres of innovation w
Lost data crisis Personal data is as valuable as cash. To protect it in future, there must be a change in attitude
Ms Gallagher and colleague Peter Bradwell will release their report in early December. "Pretty much every organisation you engage with day-to-day - from clicking your Oyster card to ordering your take away - means sharing personal information." That
The private details of UK individuals are on as many as 600 private and public databases, often without their knowledge, a study will reveal next month. The report by the thinktank Demos will say that new laws and procedures are needed to protect people's
As the military veers ever closer to crisis, it is time for an honest debate about the future of British defence policy
Every day there are stories that don't make the headlines. Some are not controversial, shocking or new enough; some are just too local to make national news. But it is through those everyday stories that one starts seeing patterns emerge.
"Devalued, angry and suffering from Iraq fatigue". That's the state of our troops at the moment according to the Head of the Army General Sir Richard Dannatt. Sir Richard Dannatt
THIS year, we visited Sheffield to find out what young people who live there thought about their town centre. We met a group of teenagers who were tired of being moved along simply for gathering in groups. They told us that they attracted suspicion unles
Teenagers should have a hotline they can use to complain about adults who do not let them play or hang around in public spaces, according to plans unveiled today by a think tank. Young people have stopped using public spaces in cities as politicians an
Traditional play is disappearing and so are children from public spaces, says a new report. Kids are now told where, when and how they can play and it isn't working for anyone. The solution?
Employers and government should put the nation’s sleep deficit at the heart of the work/life balance debate, says a new report
New digital television channel for teachers should draw on mainstream TV formats based on coaching rather than lecturing, says new report
Companies should 'loosen up'
Everyone needs a hobby and government should invest in leisure activities to encourage community cohesion, says new think tank report
Arts should be funded because of their cultural contribution to society rather than because they deliver government policy, says Demos report
Schools and hospitals need better customer service, not more private sector involvement
A Commission on Learning is needed to drive excellence in education and promote greater collaboration between schools and researchers, says think tank report
Companies must play a greater role in the fight against terrorism, senior police officer tells think-tank
Creating a ‘future literate’ public would tackle fatalism and revive Scotland’s political culture, says new think-tank report
Politicians are struggling to come to terms with the rise of single-issue protest backed by media power