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Tory voters back VAT cut on energy bills

8 Dec 2024
Tory voters back VAT cut on energy bills Almost two-thirds of 2019 Conservative voters prefer proposals for a VAT cut to the governmenet’s policy, a new poll finds. A Yonder survey of 2,000 British adults, carried out between 10 and 11 January for the RSA as part of its Economic Security Observatory
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‘Generation precariat’ as cost of living crisis hits Gen Z

8 Dec 2024
‘Generation precariat’ as cost of living crisis hits Gen Z Young people face a challenging future as rising costs of living, debt and taxes impact their economic security and mental health, new research has found. The Cost of Independence: young people’s
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New Fellows

8 Dec 2024
RSA Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of expertise. Meet the latest individuals helping us deliver impact.
RSA NextGen

RSA NextGen: ZeZe Sohawon

6 Dec 2024
Zaynab ‘ZeZe’ Sohawon, a youth mental health advocate, talks about her ambitions, passions and inspirations.
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Loyd Grossman: secret sauce

6 Dec 2024 Nicholas Wroe
New RSA Chair Loyd Grossman talks music, art and societal change, and why he thinks the work and mission of the RSA is more important now than ever.
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BookTok: a novel approach

6 Dec 2024 Sophia Smith Galer
BookTok is TikTok’s largest space with over 243 billion views, At the heart of this global phenomenon sits a warren of interconnected micro-clubs helping a diverse group of users to find both connection and community.
Arts In The Spotlight

Diana Springall: a stitch in time

6 Dec 2024
Diana Springall’s world-renowned collection of British embroidery is set to find a permanent home at Sunbury Embroidery Gallery – but urgent funding is needed to ensure the collection is preserved and showcased for future generations.
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Ideas Foundation: eyes wide open

6 Dec 2024 Heather MacRae
The Ideas Foundation provides opportunities for students in less advantaged schools across the UK to build creative and cultural capital through workshops and excursions. Their mission? To nourish a new creative generation.
In Conversation

In conversation with Lord John Bird

6 Dec 2024 Andy Haldane
Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, artist, novelist, raconteur and social entrepreneur, talks with RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane about his journey from privation to peerage – and what it will take to end poverty once and for all.
RSArchive

RSArchive: liquid legacy

6 Dec 2024 Jerry Lockspeiser, FRSA
RSA House first opened its doors in 1774. Since then the site has seen carousing, consciousness-raising and confidence deserting some of history’s most renowned orators. Today it remains a source of inspiration and refreshment.