28/12/10
Particularly useful for Unit 1, this article discusses UK government attempts to encourage healthier living.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11810169
The pay gap between men and women is at its lowest ever - but it's still 10%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11947127
The average wage in the UK has fallen for the first time in 45 years.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5314132/Average-wage-falls-for-the-first-time-in-at-least-45-years-but-not-in-public-sector.html
My favourite satirist, Charlie Brooker, argues that making students pay for university education isn't enough. Why not get rid of education all together?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/dec/20/charlie-brooker-how-cut-tuition-fees
05/12/10
Excellent macroeconomic evaluation of the UK economy
http://www.economist.com/node/17532705?story_id=17532705
Why education is important to the economy and how it can be improved
http://www.economist.com/node/17572635?story_id=17572635
Should governments pursue happiness or economic growth?
http://www.economist.com/node/17578888?story_id=17578888
