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iberal Democrat policy on the minimum wage could make sense in the long run, but implementation might be best delayed until employment has returned to something like pre-recession levels - and that could be many years away.

It is not immigration but alienation and an inability to overcome social challenges such as isolation and low skills which are the main drivers for BNP support, says a study covering 150 local authorities

A new study

ppr's view on the path set out for deficit reduction, the Green Investment Bank, measures to help the unemployed, bank accounts for all citizens, investment spending, tax evasion and avoidance, inheritance tax and social care.

New research

ippr welcomes action by Pubs Minister John Healey announced today, which takes forward a number of recommendations from ippr's recent report Pubs and Places

Few people are prepared to face up to the challenges of paying for a better social care system, according to research

new report by ippr, the leading independent think tank, says that a radical drive to increase energy efficiency in UK homes is the best way to solve long term fuel poverty.

he UK's deficit needs to be addressed and neither main party has a credible plan. Ahead of this month's Budget, it would be dangerous to implement more cuts now but there is an urgent need for long-term action

Ps should be congratulated for standing up to the government and Tory whips who both shamelessly tried to derail plans to strengthen the role of Parliament.

To help the world's poorest at a time of financial restraint the next government needs to find new ways of putting global poverty reduction at the heart of policy across government, says a new report