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Society, Politics & Law
The 2015 Autumn Statement: First responses
Experts give a first reaction to George Osborne's 2015 Spending Review and the Autumn Statement.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Will more money for the NHS deliver for midwife services?
In pre-announcements before the Autumn Statement, new money for the NHS was being promised. But will it help solve the crisis in midwifery services in the NHS? Writing for OpenDemocracy, The Royal College of Midwives' Sean O'Sullivan is sceptical.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why has the welfare cap become so complex?
George Osborne's changes to his welfare cap in the July 2015 budget have made a simple measure almost too complex, say Christine Whitehead and Emma Sagor
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Society, Politics & Law
What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?
The OU's Alan Shipman offers a guide to the things to watch for when George Osborne presents his autumn statement this Wednesday.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why has violence been escalating in Mali during 2015?
The ISIS attack on a hotel in the Malian capital was another step in a deteriorating situation for the country, explains Paul Jackson.
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Digital & Computing
Paris Attacks: Social media is the villain of the piece, and the hero of the hour
In both the planning and response to the Paris Attacks on November 13th, social media played a role. Two experts explain more.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why are the Paris attacks given greater attention than the ISIS killings in Beirut?
In a personal view, Joleen Steyn Kotze suggests that for a portion of the world's media, Arab and refugee lives matter less than those of Europeans - and that contributes to a punishing cycle for us all.
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Society, Politics & Law
Could Islamic law be the key to defeating ISIS?
The solution to ISIS could be offering a different interpretation of Islamic Law, says Muslim scholar Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im
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Society, Politics & Law
A letter that starts the renegotiation process – Cameron writing to Tusk
What does David Cameron's 'list of demands' sent to the European Union actually mean?
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Society, Politics & Law
How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
French academic Claude Poissenot says if terrorists claim going to a gig is a provocation, living your life is a peaceful but powerful response.
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Society, Politics & Law
Tumble And Twirl: David Bowie and gender transgression
Throughout his career, David Bowie has pushed at the edges and limits of the gender binary. Lisa Perrott offers a brief guide.
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History & The Arts
Have transgender storylines finally gone mainstream?
This month, both EastEnders and Hollyoaks are introducing transgender characters played by transgender actors. At the same time, Tangerine has brought a tale of transgender friendship to the big screen. Are depictions of gender queer people finally catching up with their realities?