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"From the outset, the department has failed to grasp the nature and enormity of the task, failed to monitor and challenge progress regularly and, when problems arose, failed to intervene promptly" IDS' bad day Catastrophic Commons report dismantles IDS' universal credit scheme Iain Duncan Smith's universal credit scheme has been so badly managed it is about to to write-off up to £425 million, according to a devastating Commons report. Comment: Iain Duncan Smith is no longer fit-for-work The personal flaws of the work and pensions secretary are replicated with uncanny precision at the department which he runs. In other news... British spy chiefs to come under surveillance Members of the intelligence and security committee will today quiz the heads of GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 on subjects including cyber terrorism, surveillance and international espionage. 'He sneers': Nick Clegg takes aim at Jeremy Paxman Nick Clegg took aim at Jeremy Paxman today, after the Newsnight presenter admitted he did not vote in the last election. Equal pay: women 'working for free' until the New Year Women in full-time work earn on average 15% less than their male counterparts, according to Office of National statistics figures. Comment and Analysis Comment: Miliband is frightening energy companies into raising prices Miliband claims to be on the side of consumers, but his energy price freeze will up costing them dear. WATCH: Chris Bryant debates former Mexican president on drugs Watch Labour MP Chris Bryant debate John Ralston Saul and Vincente Fox at the Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI).	Advertise your job vacancies here IFAW to world leaders: Partner with INTERPOL, NGOs to stop wildlife crime Hundreds of representatives from around the world gathered today to tackle environmental crime. NASUWT: Public right to expect rigorous public scrutiny in schools NASUWT welcomes Select Committee report that school sponsors must be held to account IET warns against the dangers of using counterfeit regulations The IET has alerted the electrical industry today to the dangers of using counterfeit copies of key publications like the IET Wiring Regulations. BSIA South East event challenges perception of ‘victimless’ business crime Business crime should never be dismissed as low level, or victimless. ESRC: Countryside bearing the burden in "Big Society" Empowering local people to help out in their communities is a flagship policy of the 'Big Society'. North-South new rail link: HS2, more than a railway [Opinion Former Infographic] An infographic depicting the economic benefits, both direct and indirect, of the proposed north-south rail link. BHA: London Oratory School won't back down on admissions The London Oratory School, a state Catholic school, is challenging a decision made by the OSA on admissions. MRSA Action UK launches poster campaign with local school Correct hand washing can directly prevent the spread of MRSA and can save lives. ESRC: Dementia isn't the end of fun! "Dementia is so often equated with 'doom and gloom', but living with dementia can still be a life full of fun." BSA: Consumer confusion over Help to Buy Scheme 43% of active first time buyers confused over the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. ESRC: Does talking about race fuel racism? Imagine if we just stopped mentioning race, would the EDL and other far right groups cease to exist?

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