PUBLIC AFFAIRS BLOG

Education, education, education

Today’s political headlines are all about education, with both Labour and the Liberal Democrats pledging more cash for schools and adult training. 

Government should invest in supporting civil society in order to reach the world’s poorest

Today, the foreign aid budget is in the spotlight again, as the Institute of Fiscal Studies warns that poverty reduction in the world’s poorest countries is at risk of being diluted by the government’s tendency to use UK aid to pursue the national interest.

Politicians must put charities at the heart of mental health strategies

Over the weekend, mental health was at the heart of the pre-election debate and charities have played a crucial role in bringing the issue to the fore. Research carried out by the Mental Health Foundation released today finds that two-thirds of British adults have experienced mental ill health at some point.

The 2017 election; a real opportunity for charities

The next few weeks will see each of the political parties putting forward their vision of the UK to the electorate. The 2017 general election offers a real opportunity to put charities at the heart of our future. Here, we explore some of the key tests that each party needs to pass.

Is it time for the charity sector to get rowdy about Brexit?

Brexit is the topic of the hour. The thing that politicians, media, and businesses are obsessing over. But what about charities: are we obsessing over it and if not, should we be?

2017 Budget - our take on what it means for charities

Today the Chancellor delivered his first Budget, updating the country on the Government’s economic forecasts and setting out fiscal policies for the year ahead.

Welcome to the Public Affairs blog

Welcome to our new Public Affairs blog, which we’ll be using to bring you our take on what’s going on in the world of charities and politics.