There has been no way of ensuring the equitable distribution of general medical practitioners (GPs) in England since 2001. Deprived areas are being worst affected by shortages of GPs. That trend is increasing, and is widening health inequalities. This essay, by John Gooderham, offers a solution to the problem. The financial implications are neutral, and the running costs are low.

This week’s #FridayFive from the Social Market Foundation has a tax theme inspired by today’s release from the Fabian Society.

The impact of audit services are far reaching, potentially affecting millions of everyday consumers through their jobs, pensions, investments, savings and public services.

Having spent almost 20 years of my career at Westminster among politicians, journalists and officials, I’m struck by how political conversation is so utterly dominated by people who did A-levels and then went to university.

In the Spring Budget, Jeremy Hunt re-introduced a plan for investment zones, claiming that they will create "mini Canary Wharves' across the UK. In this blog, Gideon Salutin argues that without additional funding and bold action on fiscal devolution, the Chancellor's claim is unrealistic.

Multiply – the Government’s new multi-year adult numeracy programme to be launched in the Autumn – aims to address the UK's maths crisis. In this blog, whilst welcoming the additional funding and commitment to levelling up adult education, Linus Pardoe sets out three challenges that the programme needs to be overcome to make the money count.