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
Training college cuts workforce
A Devon college that offers vocational training for disabled people is cutting it staff numbers by nearly half in a streamlining move. The St Loye's Foundation in Exeter will go from 73 to 39 staff, with 34 potential redundancies between April and August 2008.
12 Nov 2007
Aardman creatures fight prejudice
The team behind the Wallace and Gromit cartoons have unveiled six new characters - all with disabilities.
12 Nov 2007
Remploy jobs 'still under threat'
Up to 2,000 jobs could still be at risk at Remploy - the government-owned manufacturing firm for disabled workers - the BBC has learned. After unsuccessful negotiations with unions, the company is planning to go ahead with closing 28 factories.
12 Nov 2007
Blood pressure drug hope for MS
A drug which has been used for decades to treat high blood pressure may turn out to be a key treatment for multiple sclerosis, say British researchers. Amiloride was found to reduce degeneration of nerve tissue in mice and the team at Oxford University are now planning a trial in MS patients.
12 Nov 2007
Drugs for ADHD 'not the answer'
Treating children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with drugs is not effective in the long-term, research has shown. A study obtained by the BBC's Panorama programme says drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta work no better than therapy after three years of treatment.
12 Nov 2007
MP gives thumbs up for 100 years of women Councillors.
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the first women Councillors being elected in the country. Following the Qualification of Women Act, female candidates were allowed to stand in the elections of 1st November 1907 for the first time. Those elected began taking office at the first meetings of the new councils, 100 years ago this week. Chesterfield MP Paul Holmes joined local female Councillors to celebrate the anniversary.
12 Nov 2007