Economists Richard Murnane and Frank Levy argue that the new basics include both hard and soft skills.

UNESCO: II Part Analytic Section

We must go forward in our commitment to the new basics, giving parents greater authority and making sure good teachers are rewarded for hard work and achievement through merit pay.

CNN: State of the Union Address

The fly-half added another penalty as New Zealand went back to basics by driving forward through the pack, but the Wales forwards were also hugely impressive at that type of game.

BBC: Wales 25-37 New Zealand