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
Blind man angered by bank changes
A blind solicitor from Perth is threatening to take American Express to court because he can no longer read his credit card statements online. In December, the firm changed its statements to a format which cannot be read by special software used by the visually impaired.
14 Apr 2008
Olympic appeal date for Pistorius
Double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius will find out later this month if he is allowed to run at the Olympics.
14 Apr 2008
'Blind Dave' completes final race
A blind man who set himself a worldwide challenge to run seven marathons in seven days has finished his final run. Dave Heeley, known as Blind Dave, ran the London Marathon after spending a week running in Brazil, the Falklands, Los Angeles, Sydney, Dubai and Tunisia.
14 Apr 2008
Hope over US Alzheimer's therapy
Further research is needed into a US treatment for Alzheimer's disease that appears to produce marked improvements in some patients, experts say. California researchers believe they have found a way of improving brain cell communication by injecting a drug called etanercept into the neck.
14 Apr 2008
Many people wrongly excluded from NHS care - Lamb
Commenting on Age Concern's analysis today showing that many older people with serious health problems are paying for care that should be free, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:
14 Apr 2008
Government failing physiotherapy graduates - Gidley
Over half of physiotherapy graduates from 2007 are still unemployed, according to new figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats. The figures, revealed in a Parliamentary Answer revealed many more employed in junior roles or on short-term contracts.
14 Apr 2008