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A revolution in ownership must be at the heart of a Green New Deal.
Democracy needs to apply to our economies, as well as our politics.
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Unlike older visions of economic democracy which started with class or the collective, the starting point now should be the individual
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French rail transport is grinding to a halt. Teachers, truck drivers, lawyers and judges are also threatening to strike indefinitely.
Drive carefully.
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The next two years look dangerous for the economy. You wouldn’t know it from UK party manifestos.
The Vote Leave bus.
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Economic forecasts are flawed but they should not be blindly dismissed as fake facts.
The Manchester derby at Old Trafford in April 2019.
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The clubs no longer ‘belong’ to the fans - they have become instruments in an ideological war between Western capitalism and the rent hungry sheikhs of the Gulf states.
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Entrepreneurial ecosystems are the perfect environment to help new start-ups develop and thrive – it’s all about being connected.
Labour proposes a radical shake-up of the way businesses are run.
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There is no denying that the shareholder model of business needs countering, but this doesn’t mean IOFs are the best remedy.
Close to the Bó.
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New digital bank Bó is the first attempt by a high street bank to beat the likes of Monzo and Revolut at their own game.
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Investors in the private companies that Labour plans to nationalise are likely to seek compensation for their losses.
No more fakes.
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PayPal CEO Dan Schulman sees much more potential in blockchain ID than payments at present. He’s absolutely right.
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Lessons from a study of sickle cell and employment.
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Delivery companies are constantly learning from past mistakes to better serve customers, but they neglect crucial energy, mobility and health issues.
The shop drop.
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Now in its tenth year in the UK, the great American post-Thanksgiving bonanza is starting to look like a turkey.
Venezuela: so much potential… so little gain.
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Economic growth is a red herring if economies can’t stop themselves shrinking more and more.
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One of the world’s biggest tech investors has bought a 10% stake in Manchester City’s owners, valuing the group at nearly £4 billion.
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The effect is the transfer of wealth away from the poorest workers.
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Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is calling for a move towards stakeholder capitalism.
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Running has become a way for people to show how productive they are, using their achievements to build personal brands and to compete with others for status.
Boris Johnson’s party has announced some modest spending increases.
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Before we declare the end of austerity, it is important to explore what exactly austerity was – and remind ourselves of the terrible toll it has had on many people’s lives.
Shabby cabbie?
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Uber’s London licence has been a political football for several years, but that’s not really the point.
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Evidence from the UK and around the world suggests private ownership results in more efficient companies, more investment and more renewable energy.
‘Not such a great idea.’
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The system brought in by the government to advise retirees since the 2015 reforms may actually be making things worse.
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The Conservative Party’s manifesto presents a modest £2.9 billion spending increase compared to Labour’s £82.9 billion spending programme.
Corbyn channelling Usain Bolt?
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The manifesto is perhaps unsurprisingly dominated by the big picture, with the economic emphasis on nationalisation and climate change.