Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
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
Review of long-term care funding
The government is to examine whether reforms are needed to the system of funding long-term care of elderly and disabled people in England. Proposals for a Green Paper to look at the issue were contained in the Comprehensive Spending Review.
10 Oct 2007
More funds for talking therapies
The government is to spend millions more on "talking treatments" for depression and anxiety in England.
10 Oct 2007
MS nerve damage repaired in lab
US scientists have repaired the nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis in lab experiments on mice.
10 Oct 2007
Special Games in funding review
The British Special Olympics team could be set for a review of funding to bring it in line with the Paralympics.
10 Oct 2007
MP presses Transport Ministry on subsidised travel for youngsters
Local MP, Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly asking that subsidised bus travel for young people in rural areas is provided. Such subsidised transport is already provided for older people under the Transport Act, and Mr Farron asked that extra funding was provided for a similar scheme.
10 Oct 2007
Farron slams Local Government Settlement
Local MP, Tim Farron has today reacted angrily to the announcement of the Local Government Settlement, and that it will only increase by 1% over the level of inflation. The settlement, which has been termed the 'worst for a decade' by the Local Government Association, is sure to see local authorities to cut vital local services in order to make necessary savings.
10 Oct 2007