Privatised rail: public profit or public loss?
The privatised rail system relies upon hidden public subsidies and has failed to bring in private investment, according to a CRESC report.
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- Privatised rail: public profit or public loss?
- Same-sex partnerships: commitment above rights
- Rethinking pensions
- A better life with dementia
- Reforming the Portuguese VAT system
Same-sex partnerships: commitment above rights
Research suggests that same-sex couples wish to formalise their relationship to primarily express commitment, over legal 'rights' and protections.
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Rethinking pensions
A third of people approaching retirement do not know how much income they will receive from their private pensions, according to IFS research.
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A better life with dementia
People with dementia can still make decisions in their everyday lives - and with support from partners continue to do so as their condition advances.
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Reforming the Portuguese VAT system
Recommendations by Professor Rita de la Feria led to reforms in Portugal's 2012 State Budget - and savings of 1.2 per cent GDP.
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Celebrating Impact Prize 2013: the videos
Watch the videos presenting the 2013 Celebrating Impact Prize winners, their work and impact.
Society Now - spring 2013
See our features on income and spending options for the UK, the Workplace Employee Relations Survey, EU membership debate, and the referendum on Scottish independence.
Features
Mapping the secret flights of rendition
The ESRC-funded Rendition Project has developed an interactive map displaying secret rendition flights, drawing on an extensive database.
Finding the UK's biggest job creators
A White Paper from the Enterprise Research Centre concludes that both start-up companies and established businesses have rapid growth potential.
Trial and web error: when jury members go online
Almost a quarter of people on jury service are confused about rules on internet use during a trial, according to findings from the UCL Jury Project.
Torture by any other name
Western states prefer to define torture legally rather than on ethical terms, to avoid moral and political responsibility, according to research.
Female surgeons: cutting the gender gap
Despite more women than men studying at UK medical schools, women are far less likely than male colleagues to pursue a career in surgery.
Zimbabwe land reforms: myths and surprises
An ESRC/DFID-supported study presents some surprising results of the controversial Zimbabwean land reform - and challenges five myths.
Impact case studies
Reforming the Portuguese VAT system
Recommendations by Professor Rita de la Feria led to reforms in Portugal's 2012 State Budget which generated savings of 1.2 per cent GDP.
Data lays foundation for alcohol pricing policy
UKDS datasets underpin the research evidence which UK and Scottish governments are using for plans to reduce alcohol misuse.
Carrier bag levy provoked media response worldwide
A BRASS study of the impact of the 2011 single use carrier bag levy created worldwide media attention and has been used in ongoing consultation.