Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Wolverhampton Council begins annual canvass of electors 2005
Wolverhampton City Council has begun the annual canvass of electors 2005. The annual canvass takes place around this time every year and it undertaken to ensure the electoral register is as up to date as is possible.
9 Aug 2005
Threat to Shepway Businesses of Government's Making
Up to 50,000 businesses which provide alcohol, hot food or entertainment after 11pm may have to shut temporarily after failing to reapply for licences. Businesses across Kent including in Shepway are expected to have been affected - in some parts of the county nearly half the licensees have not submitted their forms, according to council figures. New licences will be needed from 24 November.
8 Aug 2005
RECORD INSOLVENCIES FUELLED BY SPIRALLING PERSONAL DEBT
More people are going broke than at any time since records began in 1960. Bankruptcies have soared to an all-time high of 40,840 in the past year - a 28 per cent rise on the previous year and nearly 112 a day. Warning the crisis could worsen, debt expert Steve Treharne of KPMG accountants said: "We have a major consumer debt problem. If current trends continue, we could see annual bankruptcy rates at double the present level before there is any improvement. People have too many credit cards and there's too much debt in the system." Individual bankruptcies surged 36 per cent to 12,338 in the last three months, official figures showed yesterday. In addition 3,229 firms went bust, a 45 per cent jump.
8 Aug 2005
RECORD INSOLVENCIES FUELLED BY SPIRALLING PERSONAL DEBT
More people are going broke than at any time since records began in 1960. Bankruptcies have soared to an all-time high of 40,840 in the past year - a 28 per cent rise on the previous year and nearly 112 a day. Warning the crisis could worsen, debt expert Steve Treharne of KPMG accountants said: "We have a major consumer debt problem. If current trends continue, we could see annual bankruptcy rates at double the present level before there is any improvement. People have too many credit cards and there's too much debt in the system." Individual bankruptcies surged 36 per cent to 12,338 in the last three months, official figures showed yesterday. In addition 3,229 firms went bust, a 45 per cent jump.
8 Aug 2005
Rochdale MP appears on Spotland Touchline!
Rochdale's Lib Dem MP - Paul Rowen has shown his support for Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Hornets Rugby Club by advertising at the ground. Paul, has shown commitment to the clubs by purchasing an advertising hoarding that will be on the touch line at the club for this season.
8 Aug 2005
The Rt. Hon. Robin Cook
Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, 59, has died after collapsing while out hill walking in Scotland. The Labour MP for Livingston was considered one of the Commons' most intelligent MPs and one of its most skilled debaters. He spectacularly resigned from Tony Blair's Cabinet in March 2003 over the Iraq crisis. One of the highest profile figures in the Labour party, he delivered a withering speech on the decision to go to war with Iraq, as he quit government ranks.
8 Aug 2005