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| "Reducing support to children who have lost a parent whilst rewarding those who are married feels like a rather hard slap in the face to those already facing tragic circumstances."Stop and search: Time's up Stop-and-search: Time's upNo more 'acting on a hunch' as stop-and-search shakeup goes nationwide The coalition will take another step towards ending discriminatory stop-and-search powers today, after pilot schemes confirmed the controversial practice has been unfair and inefficient. MeanwhileBoris in hot water for 'up the Arcelor' joke Boris Johnson was criticised today for allegedly making a speech in which he joked that gay men would soon be able to take their partners "up the Arcelor". Organ harvesting to become Wales' new normal Wales is set to become the first part of the UK to introduce presumed consent for organ donation - despite disquiet from health workers and religious leaders. Channel 4 to show Muslim call to prayer in 'provocative' move Channel 4 plans to show the Muslim morning and evening call to prayer every day during Ramadan, it has announced. Declining influence: Worries mount about lack of Brits working in EU institutions Britain is at risk of losing even more influence in Europe unless it addresses the decline of UK nationals working for EU institutions, an influential group of MPs has said. Comment & AnalysisComment: The married couples' tax break is a policy for the 1950s The Tories want to reduce support to children with divorced parents, so it can reward those who live in domestic bliss. What kind of policy is this? Comment: Nick Clegg's liberal elitism is why so many of us joined Ukip Wrong on gay marriage, wrong on human rights and wrong on drugs: I know which version of the past I prefer. WATCH: Nigel Farage tells Croatians 'you've sold out your country' Nigel Farage's latest European Parliamentary tirade sees him attack the European political class and Croatia's entry into the EU. | Rethink Mental Illness: Archdeacon calls on government to pause unfair benefits tests for people with mental illnessA senior clergyman from Somerset is launching a campaign today, calling on Iain Duncan Smith to pause the mass reassessment of people with mental illness receiving incapacity benefit. BHA: Government publishes list of proposed Free Schools for 2014The Department for Education (DfE) has published a list of all proposals to establish Free Schools from 2014, as part of the ‘fourth wave’. The publication follows on from the British Humanist Association’s victory at the Information Tribunal in February which established that details of unsuccessful proposals must also be published. The latest figures show a decline in the number of applications from creationist groups, but an improved success rate for applications from more mainstream proposers. NASUWT: Poll reveals new teachers do not feel valued or respectedThe overwhelming majority of teachers at the end of their first year in the profession have condemned the government’s failure to respect and value new teachers CIHT responds to ‘Investing in Britain’s Future’The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander today gave more detail behind some of the key announcements outlined in yesterday’s Comprehensive Spending Review. The IET: Engineers recognised in HM The Queen’s Birthday HonoursThis year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours' list sees three Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) members recognised for their achievements and service to science and engineering. Voice: “Disappointing but expected” pay recommendations for teachers and spending reviewCommenting 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 growthThe 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. Is Construction out of favour with Government? asks CIOB ChiefThe 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. RSPCA - Animals treated like rubbish - pets dumped in bins, boxes and bucketsThe RSPCA have reported an alarming increase in animals being abandoned across England and Wales. |
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