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The feature article in this issue is 'The future of further education: what the white paper will mean for adult learning' (pp.8-15) in which leading figures from the learning and skills sector give their opinions of the government's white paper, 'Raising skills, improving life chances' (indexed at TD/IRD 88.158). This issue also includes: 'Has 'lifelong learning' had its day? by John Field (pp.16-17) in which the author argues that 'the case for a generous and empowering view of learning, which helps to build both social capital and skills, is as strong as it has ever been'; 'Back to the future' by Jane Thompson (pp.18-19) which highlights a new report, 'Shaping a fairer future' (indexed at TD/TNC 87.370) and says that the report provides another chance to examine how dependent UK's economic policy is on the exploitation of its female workforce; 'Why should I be ashamed of who I am?' by Paul Stanistreet (pp.24-25) in which a dyslexic adult learner shares her story; 'Lessons in family life' by Sandy Watson (pp.26-27) which looks at a learning program for fathers in prison; 'A quiet revolution' by Liz Smith (p.23) which highlights the achievements of unions in workplace learning.