If he maintains this Stakhanovite work-rate, Dominic Sandbrook will have written the definitive, 8,000-page history of Britain’s post-Churchillian twentieth century … Continue reading “Was 1976 really the best year? A review of Seasons in the Sun by Dominic Sandbrook”

The New Economics Foundation recently revived its idea of restricting working hours to 21 hours per week as a means … Continue reading “An evening with the New Economics Foundation”

The New Economics Foundation (NEF) has earned itself a reputation as the sworn enemy of economic growth and consumption. In … Continue reading “Egalitarianism reloaded: the NEF discovers the Spirit Level”

It may seem like a fox writing a publication on geese-keeping. And yet, the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has joined … Continue reading “How the New Economics Foundation would build the Big Society”

The next time you’re struggling to find the right birthday present for a friend or family member, why don’t you … Continue reading “The clock strikes 21 in Happy Hobbitland”

It may seem like a fox writing a publication on keeping geese. Nevertheless, the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has joined … Continue reading “How the New Economics Foundation would build the Big Society”

The next time you’re struggling to find the right birthday present for a friend or family member, why don’t you … Continue reading “The clock strikes 21 in Happy Hobbitland”