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04/06/2021

Distanced Revolution: Employee experiences of working from home during the pandemic - Demos

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

We have found that working from home during the pandemic has been positive for many people's wellbeing.

However, being on a low income during the pandemic has had a negative link with wellbeing, regardless of home working.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/QB8m50F2is5

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

03/06/2021

The democratic argument for tax simplification - Demos

"While most of us don’t live in the world of BEPS, CbCR or the other tax acronyms, this doesn’t mean we’re not interested in businesses paying their fair share."

As G7 Finance Ministers prepare to meet tomorrow, Ben Glover writes why Biden's plans provide an opportunity for a more democratic tax system 👇

http://ow.ly/N2FV50F1Ti3

Tax simplification: unlikely to get you out of bed in the morning. If it does, you’re probably concerned about the...

02/06/2021

The Internet and End of Life - Demos

Online spaces provide comfort, connection and community to people grieving and people at the end of their life.

Together with The Centre for the Art of Dying Well, we researched how online forums act as a repository of collective knowledge and build communities of solidarity.

Read more in our new report 👇

http://ow.ly/L1SQ50F0QFm

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

28/05/2021

From living better, healthier, tech assisted lives, to fearing a Black Mirror-style digital dystopia, we each balance the benefits and risks of tech very differently.

Working with BT, we asked people what they think.

Read Ellen Judson's blog 👇

http://ow.ly/GIqj50EXv8M

From living better, healthier, tech assisted lives, to fearing a Black Mirror-style digital dystopia, we each balance the benefits and risks of tech very differently.

Working with BT, we asked people what they think.

Read Ellen Judson's blog 👇

http://ow.ly/GIqj50EXv8M

28/05/2021

Race to the Top: A new corporate tax deal for the UK - Demos

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

As Biden pushes his plans for a global minimum corporate tax rate at the upcoming G7 summit, our new research finds that big businesses back a global tax overhaul.

We're calling on the UK Government to back the proposals.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/UHbm50EX0Ig

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

26/05/2021

The Internet and End of Life

🚨 NEW EVENT 🚨

Join us next week as we launch a report on the relationship between online spaces and support at the end of life.

We'll discuss how government, health services and civil society can work together to bring a new vision about.

Sign up 👇

http://ow.ly/53e650EUHMg

Demos and The Centre for the Art of Dying Well are hosting a discussion on online spaces and support around end of life care.

19/05/2021

🚨 NEW EVENT 🚨

The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities stated that fairness at work should be the next step to reduce inequalities.

Join us next week as our virtual panel discusses what advancing workplace fairness should look like in practice 👇

http://ow.ly/LsjJ50EQ7PY

🚨 NEW EVENT 🚨

The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities stated that fairness at work should be the next step to reduce inequalities.

Join us next week as our virtual panel discusses what advancing workplace fairness should look like in practice 👇

http://ow.ly/LsjJ50EQ7PY

13/05/2021

Bursting the democratic ‘bubble’ - Demos

"Cordoning off certain topics or viewpoints in a ‘bubble’ as ‘protected no matter how harmfully expressed’, is not a democracy-enhancing strategy."

Read our Senior Researcher Ellen Judson's response to yesterday's draft Online Safety Bill 👇

http://ow.ly/uHpq50ELPnd

After two years, the UK Government has finally put forward a draft bill on Online Safety

06/05/2021

🚨 SPEAKER CONFIRMED 🚨

The Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP, will be joining our virtual panel event as a keynote speaker next week as we discuss how we can make our local places fit the needs of a post-pandemic world.

Register to attend here 👇

http://ow.ly/O5HP50EzyCy

🚨 SPEAKER CONFIRMED 🚨

The Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP, will be joining our virtual panel event as a keynote speaker next week as we discuss how we can make our local places fit the needs of a post-pandemic world.

Register to attend here 👇

http://ow.ly/O5HP50EzyCy

05/05/2021

Communities of humanitarian thought: The case for change in a time of crisis - Demos

We're delighted to launch a collection of essays with the British Red Cross to mark their 150th year.

It brings together a range of leading thinkers, outlining their ideas to tackle urgent humanitarian challenges as we reflect on the pandemic.

👉 http://ow.ly/lCWd50EEDw9

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

04/05/2021

People value key workers more now - and are more worried about low pay - than before the pandemic.

As we build back, the Government's policy agenda should reflect that through an improved safety net, tackling low pay, and investment in training.

http://ow.ly/2O1g50DTTPV

People value key workers more now - and are more worried about low pay - than before the pandemic.

As we build back, the Government's policy agenda should reflect that through an improved safety net, tackling low pay, and investment in training.

http://ow.ly/2O1g50DTTPV

04/05/2021

🚨 EVENT TOMORROW 🚨

As we find ourselves at a collective moment of reflection, we must ask: how should the UK respond to increasingly urgent humanitarian challenges?

Last chance to register as we launch an essay collection with the British Red Cross 👇

http://ow.ly/iNaq50Emq9u

🚨 EVENT TOMORROW 🚨

As we find ourselves at a collective moment of reflection, we must ask: how should the UK respond to increasingly urgent humanitarian challenges?

Last chance to register as we launch an essay collection with the British Red Cross 👇

http://ow.ly/iNaq50Emq9u

30/04/2021

Our new research maps people’s satisfaction with their location, and explores their priorities.

Join us for a virtual event as we discuss how Government and business can invest in our places to meet the needs of a post-pandemic world 👇

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Our new research maps people’s satisfaction with their location, and explores their priorities.

Join us for a virtual event as we discuss how Government and business can invest in our places to meet the needs of a post-pandemic world 👇

ow.ly/O5HP50EzyCy

29/04/2021

Our new research has found that, overall, ‘good local shops’ tops the list of local priorities for Britons, particularly in more built up places.

But what are the priorities of people in your own area? Find out and explore more on our new website 👇

http://places.demos.co.uk

Our new research has found that, overall, ‘good local shops’ tops the list of local priorities for Britons, particularly in more built up places.

But what are the priorities of people in your own area? Find out and explore more on our new website 👇

http://places.demos.co.uk

29/04/2021

🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨

Our groundbreaking Place Satisfaction Index out today maps people’s views of their local areas across Britain.

We have found that Londoners and Scots top the list of people most satisfied with the places they live.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/pXnJ50EzYxq

🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨

Our groundbreaking Place Satisfaction Index out today maps people’s views of their local areas across Britain.

We have found that Londoners and Scots top the list of people most satisfied with the places they live.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/pXnJ50EzYxq

20/04/2021

As we see a return to offline life as restrictions are lifted, the reality is that remote working and online shopping are still here to stay.

Moving forward, the Government must recognise internet access as essential and ensure everyone can benefit.

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As we see a return to offline life as restrictions are lifted, the reality is that remote working and online shopping are still here to stay.

Moving forward, the Government must recognise internet access as essential and ensure everyone can benefit.

👉 http://ow.ly/yVym50DU583

12/04/2021

📢 NEW EVENT 📢

As we find ourselves at a collective moment of reflection, we must take this opportunity to ask: what's the case for change in the face of crisis?

Register for our panel event as we launch an essay collection with the British Red Cross 👇

http://ow.ly/iNaq50Emq9u

📢 NEW EVENT 📢

As we find ourselves at a collective moment of reflection, we must take this opportunity to ask: what's the case for change in the face of crisis?

Register for our panel event as we launch an essay collection with the British Red Cross 👇

http://ow.ly/iNaq50Emq9u

12/04/2021

As restrictions ease further today, many of us can't wait to go back to the shops and the gym.

But as we build back from the pandemic, we shouldn't forget about the increased value that we put on green spaces in the last year, which is likely to remain.

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As restrictions ease further today, many of us can't wait to go back to the shops and the gym.

But as we build back from the pandemic, we shouldn't forget about the increased value that we put on green spaces in the last year, which is likely to remain.

http://ow.ly/Fbz650DU2lt

09/04/2021

As the roadmap out of lockdown continues to come into force next week, the long-term future of the workplace remains uncertain.

As we move forward, we're calling on the Government to incentivise more local offices and hybrid-working initiatives 👇

http://ow.ly/X0hE50E3Cvi

As the roadmap out of lockdown continues to come into force next week, the long-term future of the workplace remains uncertain.

As we move forward, we're calling on the Government to incentivise more local offices and hybrid-working initiatives 👇

http://ow.ly/X0hE50E3Cvi

30/03/2021

As we see a gradual return to offline life as restrictions are lifted, the reality is that we're not going back to how things used to be.

Many people have valued doing more things online during the pandemic. But it's time to ensure everyone can benefit.

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As we see a gradual return to offline life as restrictions are lifted, the reality is that we're not going back to how things used to be.

Many people have valued doing more things online during the pandemic. But it's time to ensure everyone can benefit.

ow.ly/yVym50DU583

24/03/2021

what you can do to build financial resilience locally |Good Credit

For many businesses and organisations, particularly in sectors that have been hit the hardest, financial resilience has never been more important.

Our practical guidance can help mayors and local authorities boost financial resilience in their areas 👇

https://goodcreditindex.co.uk/toolkit/

what you can do to build financial resilience locally |Good Credit

23/03/2021

As today marks one year since the first lockdown, it's worth reflecting on the strong community bonds we've built ever since.

As we move forward, it’s key that we build on these bonds to help build happier and more resilient communities.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/IoBY50DU5Rw

As today marks one year since the first lockdown, it's worth reflecting on the strong community bonds we've built ever since.

As we move forward, it’s key that we build on these bonds to help build happier and more resilient communities.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/IoBY50DU5Rw

23/03/2021

📢 JOIN US 📢

How can we ensure people are able to manage new financial risks, such as saving enough for a good retirement?

Sign up to attend our newly rescheduled event with a brilliant panel including Stephen Timms MP, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee 👇

http://ow.ly/vZA250E60JA

📢 JOIN US 📢

How can we ensure people are able to manage new financial risks, such as saving enough for a good retirement?

Sign up to attend our newly rescheduled event with a brilliant panel including Stephen Timms MP, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee 👇

http://ow.ly/vZA250E60JA

22/03/2021

Post Pandemic Places - Demos

📢 Hybrid working must be key to the Government’s plans for local regeneration 📢

Our new report has found that areas with more remote working are likely to see higher levels of local spending after the pandemic.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/X0hE50E3Cvi

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

19/03/2021

Defend the internet against authoritarian overreach

"Now is the time to bring democracies together, to go beyond just online harms, and answer the question: online, what does good look like?"

Weekend reading from our Director of CASM, Alex Krasodomski-Jones in the Times Red Box 👇

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/defend-the-internet-against-authoritarian-overreach-s2lwvsx0c

Britain should lead liberal democracies in the fight against authoritarian attempts to reshape the Internet by articulating a vision for the Internet that champions our most prized principles

18/03/2021

Good Foundations: Why democracies should care about the wiring of the Internet - Demos

Those aiming to build a better web cannot afford to ignore the foundations on which it is built.

In our second paper out today, we explore examples of two technical protocols which could represent the next evolution of the Internet.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/auE350E21pP

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

18/03/2021

A Picture of Health: Measuring the comparative health of online spaces - Demos

Our new report has found that trolls adjust their negative behaviour online to the rules of the platform they're using.

Those seeking to tackle online harms should focus more on the design of platforms, and less on individual behaviour.

Read more 👇

http://ow.ly/Wsrl50E1vhB

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

17/03/2021

📢 We're excited to reveal the full speaker line-up for the Good Web Festival this Friday! 📢

Join us for an unmissable one-day event on the future of the internet with leading speakers, including newly announced Darren Jones MP.

Register now 👇

http://ow.ly/RJQR50DGIpV

📢 We're excited to reveal the full speaker line-up for the Good Web Festival this Friday! 📢

Join us for an unmissable one-day event on the future of the internet with leading speakers, including newly announced Darren Jones MP.

Register now 👇

http://ow.ly/RJQR50DGIpV

17/03/2021

Food in a Pandemic - Demos

While eating habits have improved for some during the pandemic, others have faced acute levels of food insecurity.

Our new report explores people’s experiences with food during the pandemic, and their preferences for the future of the food system.

👉 http://ow.ly/1ews50E0tL2

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

16/03/2021

The Government's ‘levelling up’ agenda to narrow the gap between poorer and richer towns remains important.

But as we emerge from the pandemic, we need to level up people, not just places, to truly tackle the huge inequalities exacerbated by Covid-19.

👉 http://renewnormal.co.uk

The Government's ‘levelling up’ agenda to narrow the gap between poorer and richer towns remains important.

But as we emerge from the pandemic, we need to level up people, not just places, to truly tackle the huge inequalities exacerbated by Covid-19.

👉 http://renewnormal.co.uk

12/03/2021

In the Spring Budget last week, the Chancellor announced some measures aiming to bring in more tax revenue.

What tax rises would you have announced? Step into the Chancellor's shoes and design your own tax system using our Tax Calculator 👇

http://tax.demos.co.uk

In the Spring Budget last week, the Chancellor announced some measures aiming to bring in more tax revenue.

What tax rises would you have announced? Step into the Chancellor's shoes and design your own tax system using our Tax Calculator 👇

http://tax.demos.co.uk

10/03/2021

📢 JOIN US 📢

How can policymakers ensure people are able to manage new financial risks, such as saving enough for a good retirement and securing care later in life?

Register for our online event with a brilliant panel including Stephen Timms MP, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee 👇

http://ow.ly/glAz50DRltG

📢 JOIN US 📢

How can policymakers ensure people are able to manage new financial risks, such as saving enough for a good retirement and securing care later in life?

Register for our online event with a brilliant panel including Stephen Timms MP, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee 👇

http://ow.ly/glAz50DRltG