Do we really want more social mobility?
Most middle class people would like their children to get a leg-up. What would it take to give every child in the UK a fair chance to succeed? What does that kind of equality of opportunity even look like? I debated that question on Start the Week with four people who had plenty to say on the subject. What struck me, most, was...
Singapore Haze: Smog May Cost Economy More than 1997 Pollution Crisis
(26 June) Thick smog engulfing Singapore from neighbouring Indonesia's forest fires could potentially cost the economy more than the country's 1997 haze crisis Many analysts say that the situation could be worse than the 1997 haze crisis that swept across south east Asia, when slash and burn farming in Indonesia caused smoke...
Govt rebuts online rumours & errors posted by bloggers
The past few days have seen Singaporeans pulling together, helping each other, and being resilient amidst the haze. Regrettably, some rumours and errors had also been created. We call this section "Cut thru the haze" – they are rumours that have been sent to us by you, and we present to you the facts. Follow us on @govsingapore...
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