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Tory voters back VAT cut on energy bills

Tory voters back VAT cut on energy bills Almost two-thirds of 2019 Conservative voters prefer proposals for a VAT cut to the governmenet’s policy, a new poll finds. A Yonder survey of 2,000 British adults, carried out between 10 and 11 January for the RSA as part of its Economic Security Observatory
8 Dec 2024
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‘Generation precariat’ as cost of living crisis hits Gen Z

‘Generation precariat’ as cost of living crisis hits Gen Z Young people face a challenging future as rising costs of living, debt and taxes impact their economic security and mental health, new research has found. The Cost of Independence: young people’s
8 Dec 2024
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New Fellows

RSA Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of expertise. Meet the latest individuals helping us deliver impact.
8 Dec 2024
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RSA NextGen

RSA NextGen: ZeZe Sohawon

Zaynab ‘ZeZe’ Sohawon, a youth mental health advocate, talks about her ambitions, passions and inspirations.
6 Dec 2024
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Loyd Grossman: secret sauce

New RSA Chair Loyd Grossman talks music, art and societal change, and why he thinks the work and mission of the RSA is more important now than ever.
6 Dec 2024 Nicholas Wroe
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Last Word

Last Word: gift

We all love a present. But, this season, spare a moment to consider the many greater social goods that come from giving.
6 Dec 2024 Vicki Thomas
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In Conversation

In conversation with Lord John Bird

Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, artist, novelist, raconteur and social entrepreneur, talks with RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane about his journey from privation to peerage – and what it will take to end poverty once and for all.
6 Dec 2024 Andy Haldane
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Ideas Foundation: eyes wide open

The Ideas Foundation provides opportunities for students in less advantaged schools across the UK to build creative and cultural capital through workshops and excursions. Their mission? To nourish a new creative generation.
6 Dec 2024 Heather MacRae
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Arts In The Spotlight

Diana Springall: a stitch in time

Diana Springall’s world-renowned collection of British embroidery is set to find a permanent home at Sunbury Embroidery Gallery – but urgent funding is needed to ensure the collection is preserved and showcased for future generations.
6 Dec 2024
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