consider this is an online forum that debates public policy and ideas. The focus for our first series of discussions is broadband. The debates are occurring concurrently with live events across the UK organised by the New Statesman in association with BT.

		Live event: Yorkshire and the Humber 28th February 2005 Key Speakers: Alun Michael MP Stephen Brown [read more]
		Live event: North West 6th December 2004 Key Speakers: Richard Leese Angie Robinson [read more]
		Live event: North East 30th November 2004 Key Speakers: Malcolm Wright Herb Kim [read more]
		Live event: West Midlands 18th November 2004 Key Speakers: Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya Jacqui Smith MP [read more]
		Live event: East Midlands 9th November 2004 Key Speakers: Rt Hon Mike O’Brien MP Dave Marsden, Chief Information Officer East Midlands Strategic Health Authorities [read more]
		Whatever happened to broadband? Broadband, it seems, might just do all those wonderful things that the gurus promised the plain-old internet would do. The question is, what could it do for you? Read on to find out. [view PDF]
		We ask: Does working from home benefit family life? Join the debate
		Bright Sparks: e-learning awards Bright Sparks is an awards scheme recognising innovation and excellence in e-learning, in association with the New Statesman, BT and consider this. The awards aim to seek out and highlight projects and products that empower both the learner and educator.