Nick Pearce
@iprnickp.bsky.social
Prof Public Policy & Director, Institute for Policy Research, University of Bath. Trustee at Foundations and HEPI. Chair, Living Wage Commission.
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New article (OA): Helen McCarthy @historianhelen.bsky.social on 'Planning for Retirement in Post-war Britain'
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Planning for Retirement in Post-war Britain*
Abstract. This article explores how Britons envisaged and planned for the end of working life across the second half of the twentieth century. It shows how
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October 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
New article (OA): Helen McCarthy @historianhelen.bsky.social on 'Planning for Retirement in Post-war Britain'
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📣The real Living Wage rates have risen!
⭐£13.45 across the UK
⭐ £14.80 in London
Half a million workers will get a pay rise thanks to the commitment of a growing movement of over 16,000 leading employers such as @ikeauk.bsky.social Everton Football Club and @avivaplc.bsky.social
⭐£13.45 across the UK
⭐ £14.80 in London
Half a million workers will get a pay rise thanks to the commitment of a growing movement of over 16,000 leading employers such as @ikeauk.bsky.social Everton Football Club and @avivaplc.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
📣The real Living Wage rates have risen!
⭐£13.45 across the UK
⭐ £14.80 in London
Half a million workers will get a pay rise thanks to the commitment of a growing movement of over 16,000 leading employers such as @ikeauk.bsky.social Everton Football Club and @avivaplc.bsky.social
⭐£13.45 across the UK
⭐ £14.80 in London
Half a million workers will get a pay rise thanks to the commitment of a growing movement of over 16,000 leading employers such as @ikeauk.bsky.social Everton Football Club and @avivaplc.bsky.social
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Zahira apologized - she could not offer me tea as her house had been destroyed earlier this month. I apologized to her that the world failed her. #Gaza
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Zahira apologized - she could not offer me tea as her house had been destroyed earlier this month. I apologized to her that the world failed her. #Gaza
Owen Hatherley on the middle class, mid century modernism of South East London www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Owen Hatherley · South London Modern
In the late 1960s, the critic Bevis Hillier invented the term ‘Art Deco’ for the commercial architecture of the...
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October 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Owen Hatherley on the middle class, mid century modernism of South East London www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Transport was always at the cutting edge of public design, so this is good to see. The first national clock design for the railways in 50 odd years, referencing Gerry Barney’s iconic double arrow logo www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-rai...
New railway timepiece marks new beginning for Britain’s railway and celebrates 200 years of trains
Today, Network Rail and partners across the Government and railway industry marked the launch of the railway’s first national clock design for over 50 years*, at London Bridge station.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Transport was always at the cutting edge of public design, so this is good to see. The first national clock design for the railways in 50 odd years, referencing Gerry Barney’s iconic double arrow logo www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-rai...
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My statement today on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
My statement today on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Are we witnessing the end of the One Nation tradition in the Conservative Party? What is that tradition? Here’s my article on Constructing Disraeli in Twentieth-Century Conservatism* url: academic.oup.com/ehr/article/...
Constructing Disraeli in Twentieth-Century Conservatism*
Abstract. Since the 1960s, when historians first dethroned the dominant view of Benjamin Disraeli as a Tory democrat and social reformer, his association w
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October 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Are we witnessing the end of the One Nation tradition in the Conservative Party? What is that tradition? Here’s my article on Constructing Disraeli in Twentieth-Century Conservatism* url: academic.oup.com/ehr/article/...
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The Hertie School mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Claus Offe, Professor Emeritus of Political Sociology, an extraordinary scholar, teacher and colleague.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
October 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Hertie School mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Claus Offe, Professor Emeritus of Political Sociology, an extraordinary scholar, teacher and colleague.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
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On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
Very sad - Farrell dies within weeks of Grimshaw. I like his architecture in China best myself, though his London buildings are landmarks of the pomo city. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Spies, eggcups and penthouses: Sir Terry Farrell’s best buildings – in pictures
Sir Terry Farrell, the UK’s leading architect-planner and postmodernist, has died aged 87
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September 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Very sad - Farrell dies within weeks of Grimshaw. I like his architecture in China best myself, though his London buildings are landmarks of the pomo city. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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Moldova has voted: PAS wins with 50.15%, beating the polls despite Russian interference.
The people chose a pro-EU, reform path. Meanwhile, the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc (24%) calls for protests. PAS must now deliver reforms & lead Moldova toward EU accession.
#Moldova #Elections #EU
The people chose a pro-EU, reform path. Meanwhile, the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc (24%) calls for protests. PAS must now deliver reforms & lead Moldova toward EU accession.
#Moldova #Elections #EU
September 29, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Moldova has voted: PAS wins with 50.15%, beating the polls despite Russian interference.
The people chose a pro-EU, reform path. Meanwhile, the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc (24%) calls for protests. PAS must now deliver reforms & lead Moldova toward EU accession.
#Moldova #Elections #EU
The people chose a pro-EU, reform path. Meanwhile, the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc (24%) calls for protests. PAS must now deliver reforms & lead Moldova toward EU accession.
#Moldova #Elections #EU
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🇲🇩#Moldova, parliamentary election results:
1680/2274 polling stations counted:
PAS: 44,4 %✅
PEB (PSRM/PCRM): 27,7 %
BA: 8,6 %
PN: 6,6 %
PPDA: 6,2 %
PSDE: 1,2 %
...
#AlegeriParlamentare2025
1680/2274 polling stations counted:
PAS: 44,4 %✅
PEB (PSRM/PCRM): 27,7 %
BA: 8,6 %
PN: 6,6 %
PPDA: 6,2 %
PSDE: 1,2 %
...
#AlegeriParlamentare2025
September 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🇲🇩#Moldova, parliamentary election results:
1680/2274 polling stations counted:
PAS: 44,4 %✅
PEB (PSRM/PCRM): 27,7 %
BA: 8,6 %
PN: 6,6 %
PPDA: 6,2 %
PSDE: 1,2 %
...
#AlegeriParlamentare2025
1680/2274 polling stations counted:
PAS: 44,4 %✅
PEB (PSRM/PCRM): 27,7 %
BA: 8,6 %
PN: 6,6 %
PPDA: 6,2 %
PSDE: 1,2 %
...
#AlegeriParlamentare2025
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The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
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National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe
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September 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
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I’m immensely grateful to the New Towns Taskforce, under the expert leadership of its Chair, Sir Michael Lyons, and Deputy Chair, Dame Kate Barker, for producing such a considered and comprehensive set of final recommendations 👇🏻
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New Towns Taskforce: Report to government
The government has published the independent New Towns Taskforce report as well as its initial response to that report.
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September 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I’m immensely grateful to the New Towns Taskforce, under the expert leadership of its Chair, Sir Michael Lyons, and Deputy Chair, Dame Kate Barker, for producing such a considered and comprehensive set of final recommendations 👇🏻
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TV producer Rob Burley was 52 and had just lost his job at the BBC when he received his diagnosis four years ago. He reveals its impact — and what awaits him ⬇️
I found out I had Parkinson’s at 52. It was like being coshed
TV producer Rob Burley was 52 and had just lost his job at the BBC when he received his diagnosis four years ago. He reveals its impact — and what awaits him
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September 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
TV producer Rob Burley was 52 and had just lost his job at the BBC when he received his diagnosis four years ago. He reveals its impact — and what awaits him ⬇️
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Extremely sad that my much-loved friend and ally of over thirty-five years, the great poet, dramatist, socialist and acerbic wit Tony Harrison, died yesterday morning, peacefully, with his devoted partner, actress Sian Thomas, at his side. I'm so glad I visited them last week.
September 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Extremely sad that my much-loved friend and ally of over thirty-five years, the great poet, dramatist, socialist and acerbic wit Tony Harrison, died yesterday morning, peacefully, with his devoted partner, actress Sian Thomas, at his side. I'm so glad I visited them last week.
A fine obituary to the brilliant radical English poet www.thetimes.com/uk/obituarie...
Tony Harrison obituary: acclaimed Yorkshire poet and playwright
Writer whose poem V upset Mary Whitehouse and who was determined to show that the arts are not the preserve of the middle and upper classes dies aged 88
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September 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A fine obituary to the brilliant radical English poet www.thetimes.com/uk/obituarie...
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Sad to read this. A wonderful poet. I remember - with great fondness and learning - seeing many of his film poems.
Tony Harrison obituary: acclaimed Yorkshire poet and playwright
Writer whose poem V upset Mary Whitehouse and who was determined to show that the arts are not the preserve of the middle and upper classes dies aged 88
www.thetimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Sad to read this. A wonderful poet. I remember - with great fondness and learning - seeing many of his film poems.
How Democracies Fall Apart -
An interview with Adam Przeworski www.dissentmagazine.org/article/how-...
An interview with Adam Przeworski www.dissentmagazine.org/article/how-...
How Democracies Fall Apart - Dissent Magazine
An interview with Adam Przeworski.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
How Democracies Fall Apart -
An interview with Adam Przeworski www.dissentmagazine.org/article/how-...
An interview with Adam Przeworski www.dissentmagazine.org/article/how-...
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I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
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Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing
Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing
Dutch newspaper AD says it has traced Giuseppe Ghislandi’s Portrait of a Lady to house near Buenos Aires
More than 80 years after it was looted by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam, a portrait by an Italian master has been spotted on the website of an estate agent advertising a house for sale in Argentina.
A photo shows the painting, Portrait of a Lady (Contessa Colleoni) by the late-baroque portraitist Giuseppe Ghislandi, also known as Fra’ Galgario, hanging above a sofa in the living room of the property, in a seaside town near Buenos Aires. Continue reading...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing
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The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine.
Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
August 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine.
Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
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We should not accept 1 in 8 of our 16-24 year olds shut out of learning or earning. Dreadful for young people, economy & society.
Purposeful government can make a difference - but it will require learning lessons, real focus & new resource. Me in the @financialtimes.com
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Purposeful government can make a difference - but it will require learning lessons, real focus & new resource. Me in the @financialtimes.com
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We must clear a path for young people outside full-time education
As GCSE results land, we should realise that training alongside decent work is a better next step for some 16-year-olds
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August 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We should not accept 1 in 8 of our 16-24 year olds shut out of learning or earning. Dreadful for young people, economy & society.
Purposeful government can make a difference - but it will require learning lessons, real focus & new resource. Me in the @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/97da...
Purposeful government can make a difference - but it will require learning lessons, real focus & new resource. Me in the @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/97da...
