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How we let Grenfell happen

Journalist Peter Apps explores the devastating tragedy of Grenfell Tower five years on. What caused the disaster and what kind of housing policy reform is most needed now to ensure it never happens again?
17 Nov 2022
A high-rise building with a charred exterior, indicating fire damage, stands in a cityscape with numerous buildings and trees around. The sky is clear, and the urban area extends into the distance.
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How our social connections impact our economic mobility

Harvard economist Professor Raj Chetty and Lucy Makinson, Behavioural Insights Team discuss how connectivity, social cohesion and civic engagement can play a role in shaping income equality and economic opportunity.
23 Nov 2022
Three people stand outside in a sunny urban setting. Two men and a woman share a friendly moment, smiling and talking. The woman holds a coffee cup. They are casually dressed, and a cityscape is visible in the background.
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Edible economics

Celebrated economist Ha-Joon Chang argues that our economic diet is as unhealthy and bland as eighties cuisine, and needs an injection of new thinking and diverse flavour to better nourish society.
27 Oct 2022
An assortment of Korean side dishes on a wooden table, including yellow pickles, kimchi, leafy greens, purple cabbage, fermented soybeans, paste, boiled eggs, dried fish, and green vegetables. Each dish is served in a separate bowl.
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Social justice and health equity

Landmark inequality review author Sir Michael Marmot calls for evidence-based action to tackle the health gap across the whole of society and at each life stage.
13 Sep 2022
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Where next for the UK’s local and regional economies?

Combined authority mayors Andy Burnham and Andy Street visit the RSA to discuss how extended local powers and long-term funding will unlock the potential in people and places and improve outcomes for all communities.
05 Jul 2022
A busy city street scene on a sunny day, with people walking in both directions. The street is lined with historic brick buildings, including one with a prominent clock. Shops and cafes are visible, and street lamps are overhead.
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The social distance between us

Those in power are often at arm’s length from the problems they are in charge of solving – is this why social inequality remains so entrenched? Writer and rapper Darren McGarvey explores the social remoteness underpinning our failing systems, and what it would take to do better.
30 Jun 2022
People sorting canned goods and bottled water into a cardboard box. Hands are visible packing the items, suggesting a donation or food drive setting. Some individuals are wearing yellow shirts.
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Fighting and fixing systemic gender injustice

Potential solutions for gender prejudice and injustice often require change from women, rather than the system that perpetuates the problem. Here, Everyday Sexism founder Laura Bates demonstrates why we need to fix the system, not the women.
16 Jun 2022
Five women stand together on a city street, holding a sign that reads "WOMEN." They appear strong and serious, representing diversity and unity. The background shows urban buildings and a parked car. Black and white image.