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"No one, however smart, however well educated, however experienced, is the suppository of all wisdom." ...Oops Unpleasantness down under: Aussie Liberal in 'suppository' gaffe The man expected to become Australia's next prime minister has claimed his rival is not the "suppository of all wisdom". The wheels go round Rail fares set for 4.1% hike in 2014 Regulated rail fares in 2014 will rise by up to an eye-watering 4.1% in 2014, today's figures have confirmed. 'Racist' Home Office vans grounded after legal battle The Home Office was forced to back down in the battle over its so-called 'racist vans' today, after clients of a migrant's rights groups won a key legal battle. WATCH: Norway's PM poses as a taxi driver Prime ministers are not supposed to get themselves mixed up with the likes of Jeremy Beadle... but that didn't stop Norwegian premier Jens Stoltenberg. Campaigners back Cameron's "cycling revolution" Campaigners today welcomed David Cameron's pledge to start a "cycling revolution" across England. Polls mayhem Labour's Ukip? Rival emerging as Miliband suffers in polls Figures from the creative arts world have hit out at Labour by calling for a "new party of the left", as the opposition's economic credibility takes another blow. Nate Silver on Scottish independence: 'There's virtually no chance' The campaign for Scottish independence has "virtually no chance" of success, according to one of the most influential pollsters in the world. Meanwhile... Charles faces scrutiny: Commons starts inquiry into royal meddling Prince Charles was in the uncomfortable position of facing a Commons inquiry into his political influence today, after a committee of MPs decided to investigate his meetings with ministers. Patients blamed for NHS' 'toxic cocktail' Patients are partly responsible for the "toxic cocktail" behind the NHS' worst failures, the health service ombudsman has suggested. Religious people are less intelligent than atheists, study finds Religious people are less intelligent than non-believers, according to a scientific review of a decades-long study. And finally... Everything you need to know about Gibraltar in five minutes What's all this I hear about Gibraltar?	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. RSPCA involved in rescue of a porcupine The RSPCA was called to deal with an unusual rescue in Birmingham at the weekend – an escaped porcupine.

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