Last week two London academics exposed a racist government blunder, sparking international embarrassment and a statement from the Prime Minister. A small victory in the jaws of defeat, they say. Here is their report on one week in anti-immigrant times.
Aaron Peters talks to locals from Chinatown at the recent protest against aggressive, targeted UKBA raids.
Following the suicide of two 17-year olds, campaigners forced a review of the law covering treatment of children in police custody. Such challenges could become impossible if Ministry of Justice proposals are pushed through
Today, the British Museum’s Trustees argue that the Parthenon sculptures are “integral to the Museum’s purpose as a world museum telling the story of human cultural achievement.” But what does history tell us?
With lecturers on strike, student debt being sold off to the banks, the anger of the 2010 protests is about to make a comeback, says Josiah Mortimer
Austerity, flags and stagnant parties - Lorcan Mullen updates the rest of the UK on what's been happening in Northern Ireland while we weren't paying attention.
Across England and Wales children are being locked up overnight in police cells in very large numbers. The Howard League has persuaded some senior police officers that it's not all right.
Illuminating the huge gap between perceptions and reality. A report on research by Ipsos Mori for Unbound Philanthropy.
The dispute at the Grangemouth oil refinery started with Labour's fight with Unite in Falkirk, and shows us just how broken Britain is.
A degree of surveillance is necessary, but key to its functioning in a democracy must be oversight and accountability and as much transparency as is possible. Here are some ideas.
Arms company BAE Systems always have adverts at Parliament's underground station. Why do they feel the need to buy these posters? What does this tell us about their political position?
The fight against the British government's attack on Legal Aid goes on. This morning, representatives of children, victims of violent crime, migrants, prisoners and the poor warn Parliament about the dangers of restricting access to justice. This Manchester barrister has seen cut-price law in acti
