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In this age of fiscal austerity the viability of the NHS as a publicly funded and delivered service has been constantly called into question. Those challenging the necessity for cuts …
Is world-leading NHS healthcare an affordable proposition? Read MoreOver the last few years, the subject of mental health services has increasingly made the news headlines. A quick search engine query says it all: ‘Damning report finds serious failings …
The underfunding of mental health services is a political choice. There is an alternative. Read MoreResounding cheers from audiences bring mighty puffs and glows to those politicians promising to fund their spending ambitions with cash recovered from tax-havens in distant islands. But how much could …
Is there a critical shortage of rich people? Read MoreWhilst the Brexit train crash rumbles on and distracts the nation, the ongoing economic and social instability caused by cuts to public spending and the pursuit of ideologically driven policies …
A healthy economy depends on a healthy nation. Time to break the austerity myth. Time to unravel the truth. Read MoreGIMMS would like to welcome Jessica Ormerod and Deborah Harrington as its guest bloggers this week for the MMT Lens. Jessica and Deborah, who were recently appointed to the GIMMS …
The global fight for genuinely universal healthcare is a fight we can’t afford to lose Read MoreIn the news this week… The Daily Mail launches its campaign to create an army of NHS volunteers with the aim of freeing up more time for frontline staff to …
The Big Society and the NHS Read MoreThe Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, delivered his Autumn Budget on Monday. Hammond took an upbeat tone, congratulating the public for its hard work and sacrifice which were now …
Put the Planet and the People First and the Fiscal Deficit Will Look After Itself Read MoreThe IMF has been busying itself with the UK’s financial position, reported in the FT on the 10 October as “languishing close to the bottom of the international league table …
Pensions, Universal Credit and the IMF Read More