Finding the 9 ‘til 5 a grind? Want flexi-time or more family time? Or is it longer hours you’re after? We invited panellists to tell us for their thoughts on the working week – and what, if anything, they would do to improve the experience. Read and join the discussion ...
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The British Government recently debated the idea of having new legislation that would allow them to access the communications data (e.g. calls, emails, texts and website visits) of everyone in the UK. The Home Office says that the move is key to tackling crime and terrorism. However, others have criticised ...
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What do you think about the famous 'British reserve'? Do you think the 'stiff upper lip' still exists, or has it disappeared in recent times? Some people think of Britain as the nation of the “stiff upper lip”, meaning we are reserved, unemotional, or find it hard to show our ...
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If you wanted to experience a new way of life, learn a new language, or seek an alternate lifestyle, perhaps you have considered moving to a new country. If you’re British through and through, a strong patriot and someone who appreciates keeping family close, you may not have considered emigration ...
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On 5th April, seven water companies across Southern and Eastern England brought in a hosepipe ban, affecting 2 million people. The ban ‒ the result of two very dry winters that have created 'drought conditions' in the area ‒ only affects domestic properties, which could be fined up to £1000 ...
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Do you think it is important for the UK to cut down on plastic bag use? What are the best methods of doing so? We ask Labs panellists for their views According to the European Commission, 800,000 tonnes of single-use plastic bags are used every year in the European Union. ...
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As UK unemployment remains at high levels, we ask Labs participants: Is it really so hard to find a job in the UK at the moment, and if so why? Plus, participants' advice for jobseekers in the UK Until 2008, UK unemployment had been falling fairly steadily for 15 years ...
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Does graffiti symbolise a neighbourhood in decline, or should it be seen as valuable art? Join Labs panellists in the great graffiti debate Graffiti ‒ an act of vandalism and a sign of a neighbourhood in decline? Some would agree, but increasingly, this view is being challenged by the growing ...
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What do you think about how Religious Education is taught in schools? Should there be a focus on Christianity or other religions – or should there be no RE teaching at all? Why teach RE? Michael Gove MP, the Education Secretary, has recently sparked debate on this issue by choosing ...
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Having recognised them as a source of renewable energy being employed globally, Britain is now seeing a boom in wind farms as a means of reducing greenhouse gases. By harnessing the power of wind, it is argued that turbines produce clean energy whilst simulataneously helping to put a stop to ...
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