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"What a lot of hot air. When is the government going to pull its finger out and actually start to build something?" Spending Review 2013 aftermath An insult to the intelligence of the British people: Alexander savaged for ghost investment money Danny Alexander was accused of insulting the intelligence of the British people today, after he unveiled £100 billion of capital investment despite government documents showing there would actually be a cut in infrastructure funding. The strange tale of the chancellor, the deputy prime minister and the Byron burger Westminster was embroiled in a bizarre row today after George Osborne was forced to defend his choice of burger. Comment: Shale gas is a risk worth taking Fracking triggers earthquakes and hammers down local house prices - but a plentiful supply of cheap gas could make it worthwhile. We're in the money! Britain has 'far more' shale gas than thought Britain could enjoy decades of cheap gas, after an official report suggested it may have far more shale gas than previously thought. The cruellest cut: Osborne returns to slash some more Everything you need to know about the spending review in five minutes Spending review: Reading through the fine print Spending review 2013: Cuts, cuts, and more cuts As-it-happened: Spending review 2013 and PMQs Meanwhile... The decline of religion: What is it doing to our society? Leading thinkers on both sides of the debate offer their take on the declining role of religion in British society. Ed Davey: No more false starts on carbon capture Britain will make progress on developing carbon capture and storage, Ed Davey has promised, despite admitting "frustrating" progress on the technology.	VoicetheUnion video: Why we don't strike Voice: “Disappointing but expected” pay recommendations for teachers and spending review Commenting on the latest report from the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) and on the Chancellor’s Spending Review (26 June 2013), Deborah Lawson, General Secretary of Voice: the union for education professionals, said: CIA: Government spending plans are good in part but more focus needed to bolster growth The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) continue to support government’s plan to tackle the country’s debt as the responsible course of action, but more emphasis is needed to help boost growth opportunities. IET: Employers struggling to get staff but need to do much more to fix the problem Employers are increasingly struggling to recruit engineering, IT and technical recruits with the right skills, but many admit that they are doing nothing to fix this problem, which is only set to get worse. Is Construction out of favour with Government? asks CIOB Chief The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on Government to recognise the major role that Construction will have in leading the UK out of recession and to provide the support required for the industry. CIOT - School’s out for summer: check the tax on your holiday job The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) are encouraging students and school or college leavers to check they are not overpaying their taxes. Breast Cancer Care comment on NICE guidelines Carolyn Rogers, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Care comments on the new NICE guidance on familial breast cancer: 'Classification and care of people at risk of familial breast cancer and management of breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer', released today (Tuesday 25 June 2013)... ABI: Oliver Letwin announced as keynote speaker at ABI Biennial Conference on 9 July The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP the cabinet minister who led negotiations between the Government and the insurance industry on flood insurance will deliver at keynote speech at our Biennial Conference on 9 July. The final speaker line-up is now confirmed. BHA comments on Barack Obama's 'ground-breaking' comments on faith schools United States President Barack Obama has called for an end to faith-based schooling in Northern Ireland, criticising ‘segregated schools’ as ‘encouraging division’ and ‘discouraging cooperation’. CIHT welcomes first female President The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Sheila Holden as its new President for 2013/14.

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