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The word that most symbolises 2014? Foodbank

Occasionally, while typing, I have to right-click my mouse and select ‘Add to Dictionary’ because the year has thrown up a term not included in MS Word’s vocabulary. Previous examples have included ‘selfie’ and ‘bromance’.

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Can we create a digital commons in 2015?

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We need a contingency plan against inequality

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Many have never had it so bad

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A manifesto for 2015

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Where will localism lead us in 2015?

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Charitable bonds can help Scotland provide affordable housing for all

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2015 is the year the cuts will really kick in

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Autumn statement: Treasury pulls the wrong levers

So the much anticipated truth is out, the chancellor has failed to cut the deficit. He didn’t forget the deficit, he just didn’t do it. This is not surprising since it was largely unattainable in any case. What is perhaps more surprising is the government’s continued belief that it can be cut by pursuing the same strategy it has over the last four years.