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The article presents an exploration into the work of the early 20th century British economic-political activist Beatrice Webb and her proposals to reform the Poor Law and the government policy towards the treatment of the unemployed. Details are given regarding her attempts to create more respectful attitudes towards the poor and its influence on the development of the welfare system.

Looks at the background to a significant benchmark in British anti-immigration legislation. Provisions of the Aliens Act of 1793; Public reaction on the large influx of Eastern European Jews from the Russian empire; Factors that stoke anti-alienism.

Presents information on Great Britain in 1900. Main mode of public communication; Newspapers launched during the year; Opening of the Central London Railway; Social conditions in the country.

Reports on the British Labour Party's reinvention of itself as `New Labour.' Connection between the notion of new liberalism with New Labour; Factors that led to the creation of the New Labour; Roots of the policies of New Labour.

The article explores the popular myth that Great Britain had a period of domestic stability and happiness prior to 1960. It considers differences in marriage laws and rights in the modern period between England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, especially regarding divorce, domestic violence, and child custody. The author points out that British laws were established to protect animals and children from violence long before laws were enacted to protect wives from spousal abuse. Other historical subjects considered include access to divorce, the government's policies towards the marriage of armed forces personnel, and the church's attitudes towards cohabitation, divorce, and adultery.

Focuses on the actions taken by the Bread Reform League founded by May Yates on campaigning for wheatmeal bread in Great Britain in 1880. Average consumption of bread per person; Social status related to white bread; Information on the success of the campaign.

Rediscovers the forgotten lives and work of some women authors who sought to alleviate the plight of the Edwardian underclass in Great Britain. Overview on poverty in the nineteenth-century; Details on the published books of Martha Loane before World War I; Style of writing of Olive Malvery in her books; Overview on the writing career of Mary Higgs.