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Arts funding should be higher – and uncontroversial

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons (right) with Dungeons and Dragons producer Jeremy Latcham (left) and NI Screen CEO Richard Williams

28 Sep 2021

The arts are often treated as an economic sick man. This does not reflect reality. Two new reports from the Arts Council highlight the importance of investment.

How to close the digital divide

24 Sep 2021

Fast and reliable access to the internet is now widely regarded to be an essential utility, just like water and electricity.

The £20 Universal Credit should stay. History says the cut will go ahead.

Dr Therese Coffey remained in place as DWP Minister during the recent cabinet reshuffle. A change in direction seems unlikely.

22 Sep 2021

The reality of Universal Credit has always been at war with its stated aims. The £20 uplift should stay – or be increased – but reducing payments would be in keeping with standards set by this major welfare reform.

How to die well

17 Sep 2021

Everyone wants to live well. It is also important to die well.

The pandemic, women, and Building Back Better

16 Sep 2021

The Women’s Policy Group NI has relaunched its Covid-19 Feminist Recovery Plan. Scope looks at why this is important.

Olwen Lyner: doing the right things, for the right people, for the right reasons

10 Sep 2021

One of Northern Ireland’s most highly respected and influential Third Sector leaders announced her retirement this week.

Climate change is here and now

9 Sep 2021

The UK is already feeling the effects of climate change. A new report by the British Red Cross identifies the impact of heatwaves, how these will intensity, and what should be done in response.

Milkshakes, chicken bites and workers' rights

3 Sep 2021

This has not been a good week for lovers of milkshakes, Gregg’s chicken bites and Coors beers.

Back to school for children with SEN?

31 Aug 2021

This academic year will hopefully face far less disruption than the previous two. This is important for all children – especially those with special educational needs.

Gone Phishing: charities and cyber-crime

27 Aug 2021

A disturbing new report reveals the vulnerability of charities and small businesses in Northern Ireland to cyber-crime.

Stormont’s budget process and its vision for Northern Ireland are out of sync

24 Aug 2021

Northern Ireland is strapped for cash. Using money well is essential for government. According to a recent NIAO report, that is not happening.

Duty of Candour: decision time looms for Swann

19 Aug 2021

When medical staff make mistakes in treatment it is imperative that they are faced up to and that the families of those affected are told.

The pandemic has “turbo-charged” wealth inequality

17 Aug 2021

The UK was already financially unequal. Covid-19 has made that worse. Any social and economic recovery must take this into account.

Where charity in Belfast began

13 Aug 2021

This month Belfast’s oldest charity the Belfast Charitable Society celebrates the 250th anniversary of the building of its home, Clifton House.

NI and climate change: a fork in the road

10 Aug 2021

Scope takes a look at how NI’s two competing climate change bills shape up when compared with wider UK policy, and the reality of our changing planet as laid down in the new IPCC report.

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