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
Oh I'm going to Barbados!
Lib Dem councillor Elwyn Watkins has described as shokcing the revelation that housing a prisoner in a police cell costs taxpayers £459 per night - the same amount as it would cost of a seven-night stay on the Caribbean island of Barbados, including the flights!
1 Feb 2008
Hope for carers over Europe judgement
A woman who claims she faced discrimination at work because she needed to look after her disabled son has won the latest round in her legal battle. The judgement could signal ground-breaking changes for anyone who looks after sick, frail or disabled relatives. In the UK, that means six million people.
1 Feb 2008
Carer's case 'may sour relations'
A landmark case which could give new rights to millions of carers may affect workplace relations, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Sharon Coleman, who has a disabled son, has won the initial stages of a case at the European Court of Justice claiming "discrimination by association".
1 Feb 2008
Blue badge overhaul plan launched
Proposals to overhaul the blue badge parking scheme for disabled drivers have been published by the government. It wants to make it easier to take action against those who have stolen, forged or used the badges fraudulently.
1 Feb 2008
Minister backs costly care policy
Scotland's health secretary remains committed to free personal care for the elderly, despite a report which said it faced an uncertain financial future. Nicola Sturgeon said it was a "good policy", but she added that future costs would determine decision making. Spending watchdog Audit Scotland revealed on Friday that there was a funding shortfall of up to £63m. It also said the policy, introduced in 2002, differed greatly from council to council. Local authorities said the report showed they were right to press for reform of the free personal care legislation.
1 Feb 2008
Mixed-sex mental health warning
Patients detained under the mental health act are often on mixed-sex wards where their safety may be seriously jeopardised, a key report warns. The Mental Health Act Commission also found young people on adult wards, a practice ministers have vowed to end.
1 Feb 2008