Member Article Archive
Mark Williams MP: The Child Maltreatment Bill
Introducing his Private Members’ Bill to Parliament today, Mark Williams tells Central Lobby why eighty year old legislation on child neglect must be updated
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Mental health patients suffer ‘dangerous’ restraints
A new report from a mental health charity has revealed that thousands of mental health patients are being put at risk
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Airbus maiden flight on British wings
The new long-range Airbus A350 airliner completed its maiden flight today, the manufacturer has announced.
Friday 14th June 2013
Roberta Blackman-Woods MP: Retailers ‘vital to electrical safety’
Roberta Blackman-Woods says that there are genuine concerns within the electrical safety sector regarding changes to Part P of Building Regulations
Thursday 13th June 2013
Container port ‘must recognise unions’
The leader of the country’s largest union has said he “will not countenance” a non-union port
Thursday 13th June 2013
Long-term unemployment ‘still rising’
The government must do more to reverse the increasing numbers of long-term unemployed, according to a leading think tank.
Wednesday 12th June 2013
PSHE Association disappointed with amendment defeat
The PSHE Association gives its reaction to the defeat of the Children and Families Bill PSHE education amendment in the House of Commons
Wednesday 12th June 2013
Patricia Hewitt takes on Bupa job
Former Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has been appointed to the board of healthcare company Bupa
Wednesday 12th June 2013
Prince Charles backs British meat
The Prince of Wales has sent a message of support to the country’s “unrivalled” livestock farmers
Tuesday 11th June 2013
It is Gove who is failing, not GCSEs
The country’s largest teaching union has rejected claims by the Education Secretary about GCSE exams
Tuesday 11th June 2013
It’s too soon for GCSE reform
Government plans for new exams to replace GCSEs to be in place by 2015 are not workable, according to a leading trade union
Tuesday 11th June 2013
The 2015 manifesto for skills
Britain’s training providers have set out an "election manifesto" of pledges on skills for the 2015 general election.
Monday 10th June 2013
Willetts predicts the future for Britain
The UK’s world-class science base is 'the future of the British economy,' business minister David Willetts said today
Monday 10th June 2013
Faulty electrics 'could kill tenants'
Landlords are being warned not to ignore electrical safety as new research shows millions of lives are at risk.
Friday 7th June 2013
Gove troops plan ‘an attack on teachers’
Michael Gove’s new plan to fast-track non-graduate former armed forces personnel into teaching has been attacked by the unions.
Friday 7th June 2013
Welfare needs ‘complete overhaul’
Ed Miliband’s benefit reform proposals 'don’t go far enough', according to a leading mental health charity
Friday 7th June 2013
Banks still not lending to small firms
More than half of small businesses have found it difficult to access funding, according to new research
Friday 7th June 2013
Beyond DNA: UK’s lead in epigenetics
Most people will be aware of the role DNA plays in health and human behaviour, but how many know about epigenetics?
Friday 7th June 2013
Cost of dying as steep as cost of living
Trade union GMB has said councils are charging thousands of pounds for a simple burial or cremation
Thursday 6th June 2013
Railways face ‘challenge of success’
Network Rail has said it remains on track to save £5bn in cost savings
Thursday 6th June 2013
Consumer spending rise is 'upbeat news'
Last month saw the strongest annual increase in consumer spending for more than two years, according to new data from Visa Europe
Thursday 6th June 2013
IEA warns over consumer spending
The rise in consumer spending is “not a good guide to the health of the economy”, according to a leading think tank
Thursday 6th June 2013
Don’t ‘downgrade’ careless driving
New police powers to deal with dangerous drivers could be counter-productive, the government has been warned.
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Price cuts 'good for shoppers'
The price of goods in the shops fell in May, the first deflation in more than three years
Wednesday 5th June 2013
NAO questions Thameslink train delay
The Thameslink project may not be value for money because of delays of more than three years in agreeing the contract to buy new trains
Wednesday 5th June 2013
A&E failures are ‘warning sign for NHS’
The number of people waiting more than four hours in A&E is up 40%, according to new data
Tuesday 4th June 2013
Quarter of Welsh still smoke
New data has revealed that despite public health campaigns, the number of Welsh smokers is not decreasing
Friday 31st May 2013
Vets back badger cull
A planned badger cull in two pilot areas will allow for scientific evidence to be gathered, the British Veterinary Association has said
Friday 31st May 2013
Food bank rise blamed on IDS
The rising number of people relying on food banks is evidence of the "divisive" welfare reforms of Iain Duncan Smith, according to Unite
Thursday 30th May 2013
Pay by debit card? Consumers say yes
The rising popularity of paying by debit card has been confirmed by new data from the British Retail Consortium
Thursday 30th May 2013
Rock and recycle at the happiness bank
Rock festival RockNess and the Royal Highland Show should be tidier this year after a new push to encourage recycling.
Wednesday 29th May 2013
Don’t close courts, improve them
Solicitors, magistrates and leading QCs have attacked government plans for the courts system
Wednesday 29th May 2013
UK equity is top asset class
New data from the Investment Management Association shows a “big improvement” in sales of UK equity income
Wednesday 29th May 2013
Finding civvy jobs for ex-soldiers
Job opportunities as electricians and plumbers are available to people leaving the armed forces, says NAPIT
Tuesday 28th May 2013
UK pallets ‘don’t spread pests’
The risk of spread of pests through pallets made in the UK is negligible, according to a trade body.
Tuesday 28th May 2013
Ancient woods get Lottery money
A new project to restore damaged ancient woodland across the UK has been awarded lottery funding.
Tuesday 28th May 2013
Better drivers, safer roads
This year, 600,000 people will pass their driving test. For Simon Best, that should be the starting point for improving their driving skills.
Tuesday 28th May 2013
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