The second coming
Now, when it really matters, we are about to witness another reinvention of Gordon Brown. As Tony Blair finally makes way and the long weeks of the Labour leadership succession begin, Brown will seek a significant change of style.
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Double standard
Outside work, many of us try to live fair, ethical lives. So why do we abandon that sense of social responsibility the moment we hit the office.
Risky business
“Certainly globalisation means that life has got more complex and because it’s got more complex there is a degree of uncertainty,” says Charlie Edwards, an expert on business resilience at Demos. In America, terrorism is seen as a major threat to business
Splitting headache
Terrorism is the main reason given for the split. Mr Reid says the new Home Office will be “faster, brighter and more agile” at catching bombers. It will handle policing, ID cards and immigration, and a new security and counter-terrorism outfit will take
Coordination is the key
Whitehall may believe that its joined up approach to policy is the envy of the world but more often than not it is a reputation built on sand.
Children's experiences of technology outside the classroom way ahead | E-learning | EducationGuardia
Children have been quick to grasp the joys of new technology. Why are schools lagging so far behind, ask David Puttnam
Let's be honest
The kind of public inquiry being called for into the events leading up to the 7/7 bombings will not solve anything.
Slow progress
Recent reviews on racial inequality in Britain highlight the fact that small businesses aren't doing enough to diversify their workforces.
Not another digital villain
Banning TV for toddlers is not a complete solution - there are better ways to juggle our responsibilities as parents.
Public wants space not style, architects told
Policymakers are ignoring the wishes of local people and exaggerating the importance of “metropolitan” urban design in creating successful public spaces, a respected think-tank has warned.
Jowell calls for regenerated public realm
A third-term Labour Government must tackle ‘poverty of aspiration’, says Culture Secretary
Open source revolution
‘Open source’ models have huge untapped potential to transform business, government and everyday life, says think-tank report
Welfare system should be 'turned upside down'
Disabled people should be empowered to design and deliver their own services, says think-tank report
Changing leaders won’t save democracy
We get the ‘politicians we deserve’ if we opt out of the democratic process, says think-tank
Employers must help tackle social exclusion
A dedicated fund should be set up to support companies that employ homeless people
Blue-rinse brigade can learn from ‘Hoodie Two Shoes’
A new breed of active citizen is kick-starting a culture of volunteering
Tackling terrorism is ‘women’s work’
‘Mothers’ meetings’ with Muslim women are vital part of the ‘war on terror’, says think tank
CBI Chief should sit on COBRA
Government must consult business on anti-terror policy
'Scientific protectionism' will harm Britain's long-term interests
Demos embarks on Government-backed study of the new ‘science superpowers’
Children’s professionals should take more risks
A culture of ‘playing in safe’ in children’s services could harm childhood development, says report