Scope Articles

Sovereign Money: piggy bank economics or the answer to financial crisis?

19 Aug 2016

In the first of a series Scope will unpick some of the big ideas raised in the Centre for Economic Empowerment’s Festival of Economics.

Weak partnerships failing children in Northern Ireland

19 Aug 2016

Children who find themselves in the most difficult situations are being let down by failures in partnership working – growing evidence suggests local agencies struggle to deal with complex problems

McKay resigns over allegations he coached Bryson regarding Nama

18 Aug 2016

Sinn Fein MLA Daithí McKay has resigned following an Irish News scoop about Nama evidence concerning Peter Robinson – allegations of corruption within an investigation into corruption. Scope looks at the context.

Have cake, eat cake, still have cake

11 Aug 2016

The letter from the First (and deputy First) Minister to new PM Theresa May is staggering – NI wants to be part of the EU in all but name, even if “Brexit means Brexit”

Special Report: State of the Sector

10 Aug 2016

NICVA has just published its State of the Sector report: the most accurate and comprehensive survey of the Community and Voluntary Sector in Northern Ireland.

Poverty: persistence and price

5 Aug 2016

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation released a report this week on the extra costs to the public purse as a consequence of poverty. Understanding some of their methodology helps put the figures in context.

Climate Change: what the future holds for us

5 Aug 2016

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK not to have a Climate Change Act.

Corbyn, competence and the future of Labour

29 Jul 2016

The closer you look at Jeremy Corbyn, the more the depth of his failings become apparent. His ability to gather new supporters by tapping into a particular vein of frustration should not be ignored - but leadership requires more.

Older Peoples' Commissioner shocked by PfG omission

29 Jul 2016

Scope meets Eddie Lynch, the new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland.

Sugden to face abortion test

28 Jul 2016

It will not be long before we find out what new Justice Minister Claire Sugden meant when she said she would adopt a “subtle” approach to abortion.

Key report on health reform completed

27 Jul 2016

The international panel of experts brought in to examine how best we can avoid disaster and create a solid Health and Social Care has finished its work. Now it's over to politicans - and the rest of us - the first signs are hopeful.

Do we really need a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?

22 Jul 2016

Scope editor Nick Garbutt asks if we really need a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Citizen’s income and globalisation’s crisis of confidence

22 Jul 2016

The global village was meant to bring harmony and prosperity to the human race, is progressing roughly as predicted – and is in a state of peril. One mooted solution is free cash for everyone.

Commons and goings: May, Brokenshire and Northern Ireland

15 Jul 2016

The reshuffle in Westminster’s House of Cards is over. Scope looks at what this means for Northern Ireland – including a possible intriguing border carve up.

Brexit: not just a political crisis but a crisis for politics