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“The Liberal Democrats have taken the decision to pass the donation granted to us by the executors of Ms Edward’s will to the Treasury. Party officials have been instructed to contact the Treasury to make the necessary arrangements." Greed, a mystery donor, and £500,000 Shame-faced: Coalition parties give back 'spinster theft' cash The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are to return a £500,000-plus bequest to "the government" after initially taking the cash to fund their general election campaigns. The mystery woman and the £500K donation A mystery woman emerged as one of the most generous donors in British politics today, with information about the payment revealing a strange arrangement for her death. £££ Ed Miliband attacks government over 'cost of living crisis' Labour today went on the offensive against the government's economic record as further signs emerged that the UK economy continues to recover. Full employment 'not just a dream' Cutting unemployment should become an explicit goal of governments for the first time since the 1970s, an IPPR report has concluded. Children could be charged for being taken into care Children over the age of 16 could be charged for being taken into care, according to plans being proposed by Worcestershire Council. NHS Sectioned: How the NHS' beds shortage is twisting decisions on mental health wards Patients are being unnecessarily sectioned under the Mental Health Act because of a beds shortage, it has emerged. Justice Trial by jury eroded? Green proposes to boost magistrates' powers The number of cases tried by jury in England and Wales is set to fall as justice secretary Damian Green hands magistrates sweeping new powers. End jail sentences for theft, top lawyer demands Prison should never be used to deal with non-violent crimes like theft or fraud, one of the country's top lawyers has said.	Rethink Mental Illness: “It’s absolutely shocking that people are being sectioned unnecessarily" A health committee report published today, says mental health patients are being sectioned unnecessarily, just so they can get access to a hospital bed. Blue Badger: Stars sign up to save England’s badgers 007, M, an Avenger, Prince Vultan, Judge John Deed, a Prime Minister and a lion-hearted lady unite to Battle for Badgers. Sir Roger Moore, Dame Judi Dench, Joanna Lumley, Brian Blessed, Martin Shaw, Anthony Head and Virginia McKenna OBE are among over one hundred celebrities, scientists, naturalists, veterinarians and leading animal welfare and conservation groups to have signed a statement calling on the Government to stop the badger cull. CIOT: Call to DfE for tax education to be included in the national curriculum The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is calling for the inclusion of tax education in a revised national curriculum in their response to a consultation from the Department for Education. Blue Badger: Conservative Animal Welfare Co Chair/ Blue Badger Founder Statement on the badger cull The case for culling badgers is weak. Scientific evidence shows that a cull will only reduce TB in cattle by 16% at best and may actually spread the disease further. It may be counterproductive and does not provide a credible long term solution to the problem of bovine tuberculosis. Read more. BSIA members defend the use of ‘zero hours’ contracts in security Security industry professionals have spoken out in defence of ‘zero-hours’ contracts, with almost 80% of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members agreeing with the concept, despite the Government’s recent pledge to review such arrangements following pressure from unions. Rio Tinto announces first half underlying earnings of $4.2 billion 2013 underlying earnings of $4.2 billion down 18 per cent reflect lower average market prices and a higher effective tax rate, partly offset by record iron ore shipments and cost savings momentum. Read more. Breast Cancer Care’s statement on the NICE draft guidance on Perjeta (pertuzumab) for this week is below. Breast Cancer Care’s statement on the NICE draft guidance on Perjeta (pertuzumab) for this week is below. Please get in touch for any further information. IET: Local energy much more than ‘supplying electricity to the Grid’ The report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee published today draws attention to the very wide range of benefits that would flow from the UK producing and consuming more of its energy locally. CIOB: Inquiry by Parliamentarians into construction and youth employment A group of Parliamentarians from both Houses is launching an Inquiry into boosting youth employment and training on the back of construction and housing investment.

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