A small-town tax efficiency revolution? What an excellent idea

The Welsh businesses which have banded together to exploit the tax advantages of multinationals could be pioneers for big society, small-government activism.

Natalie Elphicke: The refugee challenge – a chance to harness social finance for housing

For every safe home we make for our refugee neighbours, we could build up to another two or more homes to meet current domestic need, across all tenures.

Nicolas Webb: If we Conservatives won’t serve as charity trustees, we shouldn’t complain when socialists do

I would like to share a few thoughts on my time with the Welsh Refugee Council in the hope that it might encourage more Tories to come forward for such roles.

Why do the happiest countries have the highest suicide rates?

Governments should seek happiness for their people, but must ask what the happiness statistics actually record.

John Glen MP: Stable family and good relationships are at the heart of social justice

For too long the left has laid a false claim to be on the side of the poor and vulnerable. We must move into that territory.

Judy Terry: Councils should encourage their staff to volunteer

Partnerships with universities could also be rewarding for local authorities.

Interview with Jesse Norman MP: “I don’t really believe in making political promises.”

Politics is “a noble calling”. And in praise of Abraham Lincoln, Edmund Burke and Louis Armstrong.

Ryan Shorthouse: How to form a future without poverty

Better pre-school education, more help in need for those who have contributed more, a higher minimum wage, support for grandparents – all fit Conservative ideals.

James Cleverly MLA: Social Impact Bonds mean big business can boost the Big Society

Social investment is more tax efficient than it has ever been.

Dr Martin Parsons: The bishops’ letter is naive, inaccurate and sloppy

The claim that Margaret Thatcher’s ‘Victorian values’ meant the reintroduction of ‘unregulated markets’ is simply untrue.

If Cameron loses in May it will be because he fought the 2010 and 2015 general elections in the wrong order

Cameron’s first election should have been about security and his second about hope.

Mark Fox: A time of the year to remember those who work during it

Members of the armed forces, doctors, nurses, shopkeepers…and, yes, news journalists.

Christian Guy: On Thursday, this army of compassion will again make us proud

A tribute to the charities helping the lonely, sick, isolated and dependent on Thursday – and throughout the rest of each year.

David Kirkby: Britain’s young people aren’t a selfish generation

They just want a smaller state and a bigger society.

Mark Fox: What I learned from David Cameron about interviews. And what he could contribute to volunteering.

People willing to give their time and experience for nothing in support of others is a valuable and precious part of our society.