10 pieces of bad news that Osborne left out | In praise of feckless single mothers | John Pilger on Leveson

Weekly Online Newsletter 06 Dec 2012 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE ECONOMICS POLITICS WORLD AFFAIRS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE If you were forwarded this by a colleague please click here to subscribe Editor's Choice Five must-read pieces from the magazine In love with a death row dandy What motivates a woman to marry a convicted killer and rapist? By Julie Bindel Leader: The Chancellor is making growth less likely, not more Osborne's stunning failure. By New Statesman From Michael Lewis to Montaigne, the best writers first live an interesting life The best writers were hobbyists not "professionals". We should remember their example. By Ed Smith George Osborne has strewn the government's path with policy landmines The Chancellor glosses over the fact that working people feel the brunt of his benefit cuts as much as the jobless. By Rafael Behr Leveson's Punch and Judy show masks hacking on a scale you can barely imagine An exquisite display of irony. By John Pilger Five must-read blogs 10 pieces of bad news that Osborne left out of his Autumn Statement The small print shows that the economy will shrink in the current quarter and that unemployment will rise next year. By George Eaton Farage is "the biggest waste of money in the EU": video of Belgian ex-PM's put-down Guy Verhofstadt is not happy with UKIP. By Alex Hern Osborne sets a welfare trap for Labour and a test for the coalition The plan to increase benefits by just 1 per cent creates an awkward dilemma for Labour and Lib Dem MPs. By Rafael Behr In praise of feckless, scrounging single mothers Anyone who has raised a child on their own knows it's a tough job. Why is there such a stigma attached to single parenthood? By Rhiannon and Holly An independent Scotland could look like a wee Canada The closest parallel between Scotland and anywhere else is not Quebec, Ireland, Iceland, or Norway, but Canada. By Harry McGrath Promotion To say the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real 5* GL was a feast for the Senses would be an understatement. This magical Place is a treasure trove of luxury where time stands still and the mind indulges "Best hotel in Europe 2013" At the Gran Gala held at the May Fair Hotel in London, the prestigious British editorial Condé Nast Johansens has awarded yet again the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura with the award for Excellence. "Most Excellent EUROPEAN WATERSIDE HOTEL 2013" "BEST BEACH RESORT OF EUROPE 2012" The Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura has also received the SENSES WELLNESS Gala Awards held at the Corinthia Hotel in London, Awarded " Europe's best beach resort 2012" by the prestigious international luxury wellness group SENSES. The marketing Director for Atlantis Hotels and Resorts Clare Corish and General Manager of the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Javier Tello graciously collected both awards and dedicating them to their team of hand picked professionals. To be in with a chance of winning a luxury stay at the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real visit our Facebook page and become a fan by clicking the like button. New Statesman Jobs Now recruiting New Statesman Jobs is the job site for intelligent and forward thinking job seekers. Click below to search jobs from our featured employers. Social Media Assistant Central London 17000.00 - 22000.00 GBP Annual Syntax Consultancy requires a Social Media Assistant for a permanent opportunity based in London, the ideal candidate will have 1 year experience in a Digital Agency or PR/Marketing Agency. Please email your current CV through for initial consideration, stating your work availability, and expected daily rate. Recruiter: Syntax Consultancy Search thousands of top-quality jobs, click here Sign up to New Statesman Jobs

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