Is the UK wants to diversify its economy and stem rising inequalities it could learn a few tricks from the German model: do away with narrow-minded anti-union attitudes and restore the link between finance and industry
Caused by the inexperience of British Tories and intransigence of Iranian conservatives, the recent rupture in relations between Tehran and London could have far-reaching implications for both sides - particularly for Iran, ultimately the main victim.
Any social movement that challenges the state but leaves streets unsafe and refuse uncollected will rapidly lose legitimacy. The trick is to undermine power by exposing its hypocrisy and to make new rules in the process of unruly contestation.
The Daily Telegraph's Peter Oborne and Scottish writer Neal Ascherson discuss national identity in light of the approaching referendum on Scottish independence.
Landing in Dover, a new report from the Children’s Commissioner for England
As arguments over nationhood and independence once again grab the political agenda, Sunder Katwala, director of a new think tank probing attitudes to identity and integration, finds cause for optimism
If Britain wants her economy to recover, she needs to tackle poverty first, ensuring more people can realise their potential.
Why is Britain the country of commonsense, rather than high theory? A brief history of the ideology of anti-intellectualism and conservatism in the UK.
A sympathetic film portrayal of Britain’s most divisive modern prime minister fits a broader mood of reappraisal of her years in power, says David Hayes
Scotland will have its referendum before the end of 2014. Will independence, or further devolution, be good, bad or indifferent for the North of England?
A documentary-maker explores the experience of male older prisoners.
The authorities are acting swiftly to outlaw protests of the kind seen outside St Paul's. Speak out now against this - because every piece of legislation that inhibits the right to peaceful protest is a blow to our democracy.
