Member Article Archive
New boss wants apprenticeships for all
The new chief executive of AELP, the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, wants to see all sectors of the UK economy, and businesses of all sizes take on apprentices.
Friday 24th May 2013
Uni designs robot for autistic kids
A new humanoid robot has been created that acts as a therapeutic tool for children with autism.
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Survey of MPs finds ignorance of Air Pollution
New App uses first ever index to report the health impact of long-term exposure to air pollution
Thursday 23rd May 2013
MBAs 'ready for the real world'
A new partnership will see business students taught about the reality of life on the shop floor.
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Fast forward to integrated services for care leavers
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announced a range of new measures to improve the lives of the 10,000 children who leave public care each year
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Education policy ‘confused and contradictory’
The Government should abolish the ring-fence around the schools budget, according to think tank Reform.
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Union offers ‘solution to A&E crisis’
An effective primary care service including out-of-hours services for patients will relieve pressure on A&E, Unite has said.
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Why aren't we recycling more?
A new study will try to work out why recycling rates are so low in the UK.
Monday 20th May 2013
Why ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough
Simon Baldry, Vice President and General Manager, Coca-Cola Enterprises GB, introduces the latest CCE sustainability report
Monday 20th May 2013
Empty shops up to 12%
The number of empty town centre retail properties has risen, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium.
Monday 20th May 2013
Engineers’ question ‘flawed’ HS2 claims
An industry body for engineers has said that the Department for Transport’s claims about the benefits of HS2 care flawed
Thursday 16th May 2013
RCVS calls for a Private Members Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse'
RCVS calls for a Private Members Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse'
Thursday 16th May 2013
‘Green’ HS2 destroys ancient trees
The first phase of the HS2 route from London to Birmingham will have a “detrimental impact on ancient woodland”, according to a leading charity.
Thursday 16th May 2013
Reducing young driver death toll
With the MP ballot for private members bills taking place in Parliament today, the Association of British Insurers explains why a bill changing driving lessons rules would help reduce young driver deaths
Thursday 16th May 2013
Charities told to stop exploiting interns
Voluntary organisations are exploiting interns, according to new research from trade union Unite.
Wednesday 15th May 2013
Three-quarters back ‘right to die’ bill
A new law that would allow terminally ill adults the choice of an assisted death has found widespread public support, according to new research
Wednesday 15th May 2013
Angelina has preventative double mastectomy
Women like actress Angelina Jolie who have a faulty gene that increases the risk of breast cancer have a range of options, a charity has said
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Who would care for mum?
Age UK relaunches its 'Care in Crisis' campaign, calling for the amendment of the new Care Bill
Tuesday 14th May 2013
Police warned not to boo Theresa May
The Home Secretary will be treated with respect at a police conference this week, officers have been told
Tuesday 14th May 2013
UK is ‘global manufacturing destination’
The UK is one of the leading destinations for global manufacturing according to new research from KPMG
Monday 13th May 2013
Autistic adults ‘failed by social services’
Three-quarters of people with autism think their social workers don’t properly understand the condition, according to new research
Monday 13th May 2013
Urgent review after seabird deaths
Conservationists and the shipping industry have called for action after the death of thousands of seabirds in the English Channel.
Monday 13th May 2013
Construction declines as demand falls
Falling demand and poor weather in the first quarter of 2013 have led to falling demand in the construction industry
Monday 13th May 2013
SMEs ‘unsung heroes of construction’
Smaller construction companies are knowledgeable, skilled, experienced and job creators, says the National Federation of Builders
Thursday 9th May 2013
Stand firm on childcare, Clegg
The Deputy Prime Minister should “stand firm” and block changes to childcare, say nursery staff.
Thursday 9th May 2013
Speech recognises sex abuse crisis
Charity War Child has said today’s Queen’s Speech has put sexual violence in conflict on the agenda
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Landlords welcome immigrant checks
The National Landlords Association has backed Government plans to tighten up immigration enforcement
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Retailers back consumer bill
The British Retail Consortium has backed plans for a new consumer protection law
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Queen's Speech: Change the debt based culture
Ahead of the Queen's Speech, the Association of British Insurers urges the Government to prioritise public understanding of savings, pensions and long-term care.
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Putting financial education into action for My Money Week
pfeg chief executive Tracey Bleakley looks forward to today’s Westminster launch of My Money Week 2013
Wednesday 8th May 2013
Queen's Speech : Uphold veterinary standards
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons sets out what it would like the Government to do in the coming session of Parliament.
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Queen’s Speech: Protect disabled from reforms
Ministers should be ensuring disabled people are not disadvantaged by the Government's widespread reforms, charity United Response argues ahead of the Queen’s Speech
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Queen's Speech : Replace the Carbon Price Floor
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech, the Confederation of Paper Industries sets out what it would like the Government to do in the coming session of Parliament.
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Carers ‘need proper funding’
A solution to the long-term funding of social care is the best way to help those who have caring responsibilities, says the Carers Trust
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Consumer spending falls in April
A 2.5% fall in consumer spending indicates that the pick-up recorded earlier in the year may be petering out, says a leading economist
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Queen’s Speech: Scrap air passenger duty
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech, the British Air Transport Association sets out what it would like the Government to do in the coming session of Parliament.
Tuesday 7th May 2013
Queen’s Speech: Embrace apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in financial and legal sectors should be priorities for the Queen’s Speech, says Skill for Justice
Monday 6th May 2013
Rush for ISAs at end of tax year
New figures released today show that there was a “rush” to purchase ISAs as the tax year came to an end.
Friday 3rd May 2013
Queen’s Speech: End child neglect
The Queen’s Speech is the perfect opportunity to introduce a new law to protect children from severe emotional neglect, says Action for Children
Friday 3rd May 2013
Queen’s Speech: Fix the care system
Ahead of next week’s Queen’s Speech, charity Age UK has said the Government tells Central Lobby what they would like to see the Government do for older people
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Sex education ‘not good enough’
An Ofsted report on PSHE has found that sexuality, mental health and domestic violence not being taught properly in 40% of schools.
Wednesday 1st May 2013
London 'needs two new runways'
London's business community needs more airport capacity if the capital is to continue to grow, according to London First
Wednesday 1st May 2013
Kids still dying in Iraq, 10 years on
Hundreds of children are being killed in Iraq every month, with some being used as suicide bombers, according to charity War Child.
Wednesday 1st May 2013
Gove pushing down teachers' wages
The country's largest teaching union has said new statistics show that academy schools are not paying good teachers more.
Tuesday 30th April 2013
Airports need to cut their charges
Heathrow and Gatwick airports need to cut their landing charges, an airline industry body has said.
Tuesday 30th April 2013
Snow hits lamb crop
The size of the UK's lamb crop has been revised down by 8%, after bad weather at the start of 2013.
Tuesday 30th April 2013
Preventative policing ‘costs money’
The body representing rank and file police has said officers have less time to carry out proactive patrolling on our streets than at any point in the past.
Monday 29th April 2013
IDS warned over pensioner benefits
A leading charity has warned that comments about retired people 'handing back' benefits could be counter-productive
Monday 29th April 2013
Bees insecticide ban ‘simplistic’
Calls for a ban on some insecticides to protect bee health are “simplistically blaming the nearest chemical”, according to the Crop Protection Association
Monday 29th April 2013
Last major Crossrail contract awarded
A joint venture between the Alstom, TSO and Costain (ATC) has won the contract to fit-out of the new Crossrail tunnels
Friday 26th April 2013
Network Rail to upgrade West Coast line
Four major junctions will be replaced on the West Coast Main Line this summer, Network Rail has announced
Friday 26th April 2013
Cuts hit homeless services
Cuts to local authority budgets mean the help available to homeless people has been reduced, according to new research
Friday 26th April 2013
Can music help with dementia?
Music is being overlooked as a powerful way to overcome the loss of connections that dementia inflicts, according to Bupa
Friday 26th April 2013
All Welsh dogs to get chips
Vets have welcomed the announcement that all dogs in Wales must be microchipped from March 2015
Friday 26th April 2013
Joined-up government? It’s a myth
Britain’s builders have said the various Whitehall schemes to boost house building are failing
Friday 26th April 2013
UK must invest in carbon capture
A new report has said there are risks of using fossil fuels in transition to low carbon electricity
Friday 26th April 2013
The myth of ‘natural’ farming
Nick von Westenholz, Chief Executive of the Crop Protection Association, tells Central Lobby that technology is vital to the future of farming in Britain
Friday 26th April 2013
Hunt: Long-term care is biggest challenge
The Health Secretary has said the NHS is not set up to deal with people who suffer from complex, long-term conditions
Thursday 25th April 2013
Insurers ‘need a new mindset’
Insurers must to challenge the market norms in order to stimulate fresh thinking, according to a new report
Thursday 25th April 2013
Unemployed ‘need good customer service skills’
The UK economy is facing a major skills gap in customer service, according to new research
Thursday 25th April 2013
GDP shows economy in ‘stasis’
Today’s announcement that the UK economy grew 0.3% in Q1 shows the country is stagnating, according to a senior economist.
Thursday 25th April 2013
'Botox' review should have covered tattoos
A recent review of cosmetic procedures should have included tattoos and piercings, say environmental health experts
Thursday 25th April 2013
Retail jobs rise ‘is part-time work’
A 1.8% rise in retail employment in the first quarter of 2013 is “driven entirely” by part-time workers, according to new figures
Thursday 25th April 2013Delays threaten nuclear project
Trade union GMB has warned that delays at the new Hinkley Point C nuclear station could derail the project.
Wednesday 24th April 2013