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What to look for in the Autumn Statement
Expect downward forecasts, infrastructure plans and a grand rehash of existing policy

The economy: Plan B or no Plan B, that is the question
What will the government announce its strategy to tackle the faltering economy to be in its autumn statement?

The health system needs surgery not sticking plasters
Andrew Lansley cheers the party faithful but fails to say how government will deliver healthcare reform

Stirling Effort
The surprise winner of this year’s Stirling Prize shows continuing strained relations between architecture and politics

Is the urgency there to fix the housing crisis Shapps says we're in?
Underlying concerns were prevalent at the Conservative Party Conference that the government’s planning proposals may be watered down

The UK riots: Is architecture irrelevant?
What, if anything, can architecture do to address the social ills at the heart of London’s recent unrest?

Planning Framework: the latest revolution
This week’s publication of the National Planning Policy Framework puts the ball back in the developers’ court

Stir Crazy: The 2011 Stirling Prize Shortlist
Few surprises on this year’s list, except one very big one.

Amazing Grace?
Liverpool's iconic Pier Head finally has its 'Fourth Grace' in the shape of 3XN Architects' new Museum of Liverpool. How does it measure up?
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