Beppe Grillo: Five-star menu
The recent Demos report into supporters of the Italian comedian and populist reveals a 'volatile mixture' of traits, according to the Economist.
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Grillo makes five star progress in campaign
The Financial Times draws on recent Demos research into Beppe Grillo, Italian comedian and leader of the Five Star Movement.
Jeremy Hunt blames austerity for higher care cap
Health Secretary says 'challenging' economic times behind the £75,000 figure as research reveals 120,000 people will lose out, reports the Guardian.
New care cap leaves 120,000 pensioners without state help
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt confirmed he will set a cap of £75,000 on the amount people have to contribute, reports the Daily Mail.
Social care cap discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live
Claudia Wood is interviewed by Tony Livesey on BBC Radio 5 Live about the Government's new social care cap (from 40m).
'Miserly' social care will benefit one pensioner in five
The Telegraph reports on the Government's announcement of a new social care cap, using Demos research which finds that fewer than one in five pensioners will benefit from the changes.
Elderly care: the Government is punishing couples again
The government's pledge to cap social care funding risks further alienating middle class families already reeling from having their child benefit cut and marriage tax break postponed, writes Max Wind-Cowie in The Telegraph.
'People should look beyond the headlines at what Demos actually says on cash cards'
Carl Packman tackles the Power of Prepaid on Left Foot Forward saying the report is 'more than the sum of its reactions'.
Benefits on pre-paid cards?
Claudia Wood discusses the advantages and limitations of prepaid cards alongside Alec Shelbrooke MP on the Today Programme.
Prepaid benefits cards should be examined 'under a bright glare of debate'
On Comment is Free, Ally Fogg weighes the advantages and dangers of adopting prepaid benefits cards.
Demos: Social housing should provide universal preventative support
Early warning systems would save government and housing providers money.
Demos publishes ‘blueprint’ for social media intelligence monitoring
The ethical principles upon which the British security authorities should be allowed to monitor social media are laid out in a report published today by the think tank Demos.
London think-tank scores progress on the Olympics 7 out of 10
With 100 days until the Olympics the Centre for London scores the organisers on progress so far.
Demos: Religious most likely to identify as on the left
People who identify with a faith – even if they are not actively practising – are more likely to volunteer, be politically engaged and be active citizens in their neighbourhoods, according to our new report. People who identify with a relig
Mentoring schemes benefit mentors as well as mentees
A new evaluation by Demos finds that mentors benefit significantly from taking part in mentoring schemes.
Expert panel proposes framework to underpin any future change in law on assisted dying for terminally ill people
The Commission on Assisted Dying publishes its findings and recommendations in its final report.
New report reveals how cuts and confusion push disabled people into poverty
The latest instalment of our Disability in Austerity study finds that disabled people are confused about the nature of the Government's welfare reforms.
Britons more proud of the National Trust than the Royal Family
Shakespeare and the National Trust top a poll on symbols that inspire a sense of pride in the British public, beating the pound, the Monarchy and the BBC.
Disillusionment with mainstream politics spurs online populist movements across Europe
A Demos report surveying the views of 10,000 online supporters of populist movements has found that the majority are male and under 30.
Demos calls for an end to the NEET measure
A new Demos report on young people and unemployment.