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| "They appeal to people who want a better yesterday. I want a better tomorrow." The new Clegg presserClegg institutes the monthly Clegg presser Nick Clegg gave his first monthly press conference today, in what is expected to become a fixture of the Westminster calendar. 'Impossible to understand': Clegg attacks MP pay rise plan The deputy prime minister has struck a tough note in his opposition to an expected proposal for an MPs' pay rise, saying it would be "impossible" for the public to understand. Tories desperate for marriage tax breaks vote Conservative marriage tax break plans condemned by Nick Clegg as "patronising drivel" will be brought forward soon, David Cameron has promised. Lost in coalition: Trident review's missing conclusions The Liberal Democrat-initiated review into renewing Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent does not reach any conclusions, Danny Alexander has admitted. Meanwhile...Comment: Don't pay MPs a penny more If MPs live the life of the rich, they will have the priorities of the rich. Policing 'Hippocratic Oath' will fix bent coppers, MPs hope Police need to be as trusted by the public as doctors, MPs have said, in a report calling for a major shake-up of standards. 'We failed in Afghanistan': A new consensus emerges Both Britain's military and political leaders are blaming the west's failure in Afghanistan on the lack of a political solution after 2001. Time to let go: Public ready to abandon universal benefits The drift to end universal benefits for the elderly is backed by the public, according to a new poll. | VoicetheUnion video: Why we don't strike DHT: Oncology researchers awarded DHT summer studentshipsThe Dr Hadwen Trust (DHT) has named Professor Eric Blair at the University of Leeds and Professor Oliver Hanemann at Plymouth University as recipients of the 2013 DHT Summer Studentship awards. 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 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. CIOT: Private agencies to collect tax credits debt: campaigners warn of harsh consequencesPrivate agencies to collect tax credits debt: campaigners warn of harsh consequences 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. 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. 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: 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. Voice: “We need to let children be children”Voice: the union for education professionals – which represents nursery staff, nannies and other education and early years professionals – has backed calls for learning through play to be included in early years qualifications. Breast Cancer Care comment on NICE guidelinesCarolyn 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)... |
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