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Universal credit

Improved technology and data gathering could help make the NHS more transparent.

Could a digital and more transparent NHS prevent another Mid Staffs scandal?

26 March 2013 19:28

Digital politics is all the rage. Take what Rachel Sylvester described in today’s Times as ‘digital Bennism’ — an online movement that is becoming increasingly influential to the Labour party’s… Continue reading

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The Poles are the best immigrants any country could ask for. But why do so many still come in a recession? Because we still impose marginal tax rates of up to 100pc on our workers. Picture: Getty

Why the Poles keep coming

16 December 2012 12:26

Yes, Britain’s employment figures are strong but most of the rise in employment so far under this government is accounted for by foreign-born workers (as was 99pc of the rise… Continue reading

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What would you like to ask IDS? Photo: Getty Images.

Any questions for Iain Duncan Smith?

9 October 2012 15:19

I’m interviewing Iain Duncan Smith today for a fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference, hosted by the Centre for Social Justice. I will be able to grill him for… Continue reading

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Iain Duncan Smith

Universal uncertainty

5 October 2012 13:15

Brushing aside recent criticism of his universal credit scheme, Iain Duncan Smith claimed that nothing now ‘demoralised’ him. After surviving two years of gruelling denigration as Conservative Party leader, he… Continue reading

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‘Denuded’ Work and Pensions committee sheds little light on Universal Credit

17 September 2012 20:22

The Work and Pensions Select Committee was much denuded this evening, chair Anne Begg told the guests: its membership had either been promoted in the reshuffle or had personal crises… Continue reading

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The Universal Credit is supposed to streamline benefits from October 2013. Picture: Getty.

Briefing: Universal Credit

11 September 2012 13:45

MPs are due to debate the government’s plans for universal credit in the House of Commons this afternoon. The Opposition Day motion questions whether ministers have ‘failed to properly account… Continue reading

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