Friday, 16 May 2014

IDS used false statistics to justify disability cuts - Politics.co.uk

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"The DWP has a long track record of misusing statistics when it comes to the benefits system, and it’s clear this was a tactic to vindicate further welfare cuts."

IDS rapped over false stats

Iain Duncan Smith used false statistics to justify disability benefit cuts

Iain Duncan Smith: Unsupported by official statistics

DWP claimed majority put on benefits for life without medical checks.

Exclusive: Ukip threatens anti-racists with police

Ukip MEP threatens to prosecute anti-racism group

Gerard Batten alongside far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders.

Campaigners warned they could face prosecution if they go ahead with meeting.

Comment and Analysis

Why moving house means you could lose your vote

Richard Berry: Disenfranchising so many people is "unforgivable".

Up to 100,000 people are being disenfranchised at every election.

Transport for London in a spin over Boris bus failures

Boris Johnson shows off his new bus in Hong Kong.

TfL deny "health and safety fiends" are preventing people hopping on and off new bus.

Comment: Three main parties to blame for rise in immigrant-bashing

Keith Tayor: Three parties "fanning the flames of migrant bashing and Ukip voting."

Cameron, Clegg and Miliband have failed to take a stand against Ukip.

IET calls for more rigour in scientific research to put an end to speculation over health risks from mobile phones and electricity pylons

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for research into the health effects of low-level exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from mobile phones and electricity pylons to be more robust.

Financial rewards for NHS trusts that improve physical health of patients with mental illness

NHS England has set out four areas that mental health trusts must improve on, in order to secure their full annual budgets. In total, 2.5% of their income will depend on them meeting targets in these areas.

First time buyers up 24% in March compared to same period last year

New CML data released today on the profile of UK lending in March 2014, including first-time buyer, home mover, remortgagor and buy-to-let lending.

RSPCA calls on Government to take urgent action over live transport

Incentives should be offered to make the switch from live animals to a meat only trade, say charity.

Significant CGT changes affecting UK residents hidden in government plans to tax non residents

In responding to HMRC’s plans to extend capital gains tax to non-residents in certain circumstances, the CIOT has voiced concern over the proposed withdrawal of the principal residence election for all taxpayers.

Boeing, Embraer to open Joint Research Center for Sustainable Aviation Biofuel

Leading aerospace companies share commitment to research, develop biofuel in Brazil.

New law won’t prevent dog bites, warns RSPCA

Animal charity wants more emphasis put on education and preventative measures.

Fourth consecutive quarter of construction growth but cost rises a key concern

The latest Construction Trade Survey, published today, shows that construction activity rose in Q1, the first time in six years that the industry has enjoyed four consecutive quarters of growth in activity

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