Member Article Archive
Airbus delight at BA deal
British Airways are to buy 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for their long-haul aircraft fleet, it has been announced.
Wednesday 24th April 2013
Teachers and MPs query academy costs
The country’s largest teaching union has said MPs are now echoing their concerns about the academy schools programme.
Tuesday 23rd April 2013
Tech Bacc ‘must not be rushed’
The Institute for Learning said that plans for a new technical baccalaureate must not be rushed.
Tuesday 23rd April 2013
UK cannot afford 'excessive' rise in compensation
MDU chief executive Dr Christine Tomkins says legal change is needed along with a national debate about the cost of compensation and its effects on public funds
Monday 22nd April 2013
Can green jobs rebuild the economy?
The role of the waste industry in helping the UK achieve its green targets has been highlighted in a new Labour policy paper
Monday 22nd April 2013
Road maintenance ‘in steep decline’
New figures have revealed a “very sharp reduction” in road maintenance and construction activity over the past 15 months.
Monday 22nd April 2013
MEPs reject ship recycling levy
The European Parliament has narrowly voted down proposals for a recycling fund for old ship paid for with a levy on industry.
Friday 19th April 2013
'Year of Air' in 2013
Government is expected to lobby for weaker public health protections at an informal meeting of EU Environment Ministers in Dublin next Monday and Tuesday
Friday 19th April 2013
Life after Parliament for ex-MPs
What contribution to public life can ex-MPs make? Professor Eric Moonman OBE tells Central Lobby about the outreach programmes and other activities run by the Association of Former MPs.
Friday 19th April 2013
Who cares about disabled people?
A new campaign, called Britain Cares, was launched today to encourage the public to show they support disabled people
Thursday 18th April 2013
How did cold snap affect retailers?
New data released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show how the cold weather in March affected retailers.
Thursday 18th April 2013
Terminally ill ‘should have right to die’
Campaign group Dignity in Dying has said a new challenge to a High Court ruling against doctor-assisted death 'raises important questions for society'
Thursday 18th April 2013
Teacher pay reforms 'will cause misery'
The UK’s largest teaching union has said new reforms to the profession’s pay will cause “further misery”.
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Jobs recovery ‘has stalled’
A leading economic think tank has said today’s labour market statistics show that the economy has stopped creating new jobs.
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Davey asked to help starving children
UNICEF UK has called on the Government to keep its promise that G8 nations will raise $100bn to help poor countries adapt to climate change
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Vets delighted by circus animal ban
The publication of draft legislation that will ban the use of wild animals from circuses has been welcomed by vets.
Tuesday 16th April 2013
MPs expose construction industry conspiracy
A committee of MPs has said there was a conspiracy among big construction companies to blacklist building workers.
Tuesday 16th April 2013
Engineers slam national curriculum plans
Engineers have slammed the draft proposals for the national curriculum for England as not fit for purpose
Tuesday 16th April 2013
Whiplash victims ‘ignored by MPs’
The Law Society has written to a Commons Select Committee to complain that they are hearing only one side of the argument on whiplash claims
Monday 15th April 2013
Benefits cap worry over vulnerable children
A leading children's charity has said it is 'concerned' about the impact of the changes to benefits
Monday 15th April 2013
Union attacks ‘derisory’ minimum wage rise
The UK’s largest trade union has condemned the 12p an hour rise in the minimum wage as 'derisory'
Monday 15th April 2013
High streets hit by cold snap
The cold weather last month across much of the country led to a 5.2% drop in footfall on high streets compared to March 2012
Monday 15th April 2013
Construction output ‘worst since 1987’
A trade body has said the three months to February were worst quarter of construction output since 1987
Friday 12th April 2013
Taking UK skills to the global market
Financial and legal sectors are closer than ever, and the needs of employers are changing. The skill sector is keeping up to the pace of change
Friday 12th April 2013
No female PM ‘before 2015’
Bookmaker William Hill has said it is offering odds of 20/1 on there being a female Prime Minister before the end of 2015
Thursday 11th April 2013
NICE approves sight-saving drug
A new drug that will help sufferers of blocked blood vessels in the eyes has been welcomed by a leading charity
Thursday 11th April 2013
Organ donations up 50%
More than 100 families last year over-ruled a deceased relative’s wish to donate their organs, it has been revealed
Thursday 11th April 2013
G8 must stop child sex abuse
Charity War Child UK has said Governments are failing to take seriously the scale of sexual abuse against children in conflict
Thursday 11th April 2013
Managers question chief exec pay levels
Company directors are receiving pay increases at almost twice the rate of more junior executives, new data reveals
Wednesday 10th April 2013
Gaming machines policy 'must be evidence-based'
Bookmakers have said there must be an evidence-based approach to regulation of gaming machines
Wednesday 10th April 2013
Climate change threatens poorest kids
The world's poorest children will pay the highest price for a lack of action on climate change, according to UNICEF UK.
Wednesday 10th April 2013
Wales rental market 'needs reform'
The Law Commission has said that the "complex and inflexible" legal framework governing rented housing in Wales needs reform.
Tuesday 9th April 2013
MPs ‘can save lives’
MPs can help save thousands of lives by backing life-saving skills training in schools, according to the British Red Cross.
Tuesday 9th April 2013
Consumer spending continues to rise
New figures from Visa Europe shows that UK consumer spending rose for the third consecutive month in March
Monday 8th April 2013
Beware of rogue green deal traders
Homeowners need to guard against rogue traders who may breach building regulations when installing “Green Deal” improvements, according to a trade body.
Friday 5th April 2013
Insecticide ban ‘won’t help bees’
Plant scientists have criticised a Commons select committee’s call for farmers to stop using some insecticides.
Friday 5th April 2013
FE teachers back standards plan
Further education professionals have welcomed Government plans for a “more rigorous and responsive” skills system.
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Police welcome cautions review
The organisation representing rank and file police has welcomed a review of the way cautions are used by officers.
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
A smarter grid for renewable generation
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has published a factfile on what a smart grid is and how it will be a crucial part of reform to the electricity grid.
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Retail demand ‘strengthening’
Prices of non-food goods rose last month for the first time in 15 months, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium.
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Unite attacks ‘Dracula’ Osborne
Unite the union has said the Chancellor is “an economic Dracula who rarely emerges in public to justify his policies that have sucked the life out of the economy”.
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
The National Federation of Builders supports criticism of the New Homes Bonus
The National Audit Office has slammed the New Homes Bonus, suggesting it is having an insignificant impact on the availability of housing.
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Gove must start listening to teachers
Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, says her members will stand up for the public education system despite “constant denigration” by Michael Gove.
Friday 29th March 2013
Teacher compensation tops £15m
The country’s largest teaching union has said its members are being injured at work because employers are deliberately flouting the law.
Friday 29th March 2013
Nuclear welcome for Fallon
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has said the expanded role for Michael Fallon announced today comes at a critical time for the industry.
Thursday 28th March 2013
David Miliback?
William Hill is already offering odds on a David Miliband comeback and taking bets on the upcoming South Shields by-election.
Thursday 28th March 2013
Keep dogs away from Easter chocolate
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reminded people that dogs should not be allowed to eat chocolate, ahead of the Easter holidays.
Thursday 28th March 2013
Disabled lose billions in benefit cuts
A leading disability charity has said new research on the effect of welfare cuts paints "a frightening picture”.
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Hospital ratings system ‘highly questionable’
Health think tank The King’s Fund has said that ratings in the NHS should focus on specific services rather than hospitals.
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Duty of candour ‘will have big effect’
Trade union GMB has said new plans for a statutory duty of candour for organisations which provide care will help change the culture in the NHS.
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Unite: Hunt has failed on Francis report
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has “failed to diagnose the real issues confronting the NHS”, the country’s largest trade union has said.
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Insurers want cross-party plan on flooding
The Commons will debate flood insurance today at a time when when the industry is calling for a cross-party strategy.
Tuesday 26th March 2013
Government’s ‘pragmatic’ plan for ash dieback
The Woodland Trust has welcomed the Government’s new management plan for ash dieback disease, also known as Chalara.
Tuesday 26th March 2013
Unite launches welfare ad campaign
The country’s largest trade union has said its new advertising campaign will highlight “welfare hypocrisy” by the government.
Monday 25th March 2013
From galley boy to global force
Ken MacLeod, the new President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, thinks he is a good example of how his industry can help build the “aspiration nation”.
Friday 22nd March 2013
Disabled not part of ‘aspiration nation’
Disability charity Scope has responded to yesterday’s Budget by saying there's no place for disabled people in the Chancellor's aspiration nation.
Thursday 21st March 2013
GMB: Osborne’s Budget lunacy
Trade union GMB has said that the Chancellor George Osborne’s economic plans are “lunacy”.
Wednesday 20th March 2013
Law Society welcomes corporation tax cut
The body representing solicitors has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a further cut in corporation tax.
Wednesday 20th March 2013
Chancellor ‘should abolish air tax’
There is a simple announcement the Chancellor could make in his Budget today that would create 60,000 jobs and boost the economy by £16bn within three years.
Wednesday 20th March 2013
William Hill reveals Budget odds
A change in VAT or the basic rate of income tax could net punters a big payout at the bookies during tomorrow’s Budget.
Wednesday 20th March 2013
Keeping Energy intensive manufacturing competitive
The Director General of the Confederation of Paper Industries speaks out for the UK Energy Intensive Manufacturing sector ahead of the Budget
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Government must inject more funding into social care
Age UK calls on the Chancellor to focus attention on the crisis in care for the elderly and care funding in this week's budget
Tuesday 19th March 2013
The role of professional regulation after the Francis inquiry
Michael Guthrie, Director of Policy and Standards for the Health and Care Professions Council explains how care regulators will proceed post Francis Report.
Tuesday 19th March 2013
How Osborne can help retailers
The Government is raising the amount it takes from retailers even as their costs rise, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Designing better public services
The Design Commission has published a report entitled 'Restarting Britain 2 - Design and public services'. The report was recently launched in parliament.
Monday 18th March 2013