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Retrofit revolution: how do we decarbonise the UK's homes?
The New Statesman· 3 days agoAccording to the UK Green Building Council, there are 29 million homes in theUK that will need to be...
In praise of Languedoc
The New Statesman· 3 days agoIt isn’t a lauded wine region – but it is one of France’s best.
How to start a manufacturing renaissance
The New Statesman· 23 hours agoThis article was originally published as an edition of the Green Transition, New Statesman Spotlight’s weekly newsletter on the economics of net zero....
Alice Evans: “In times of scarcity, we are more likely to blame immigrants or women"
The New Statesman· 9 hours agoAcross the world, a political divide is opening up between young men and women. In the UK, research...
There is such a thing as society
The New Statesman· 9 hours agoOne of the most famous phrases attributed to Margaret Thatcher is something she never quite actually said. Douglas Keay, who despite being named Douglas...
HMRC's hold music has become our unofficial national anthem
The New Statesman· 3 days agoHopefully this is the most depressing statistic you will read today: in 2022-23, people in the UK...
How apartheid shaped classical music
The New Statesman· 3 days agoFour composers reveal the musical legacies of the regime – in South Africa and beyond.
Scottish Labour is embracing the politics of difference
The New Statesman· 1 day agoOf the commitments included in Keir Starmer’s new pledge card, only a third have any real relevance...
Keep walking: Physical inactivity leads to early death, warns WHO
Gulf News· 3 days agoFact: A huge body of scientific studies show physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors...
Britain's wealthiest must improve their philanthropic record
The New Statesman· 20 hours agoMost of us have used Gift Aid. You’re sponsoring a friend for a fun run or contributing to an office...