Thursday, 10 July 2014

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Water cannon

Water cannon could be used against protesters within months

Water cannon being used against anti-government protesters in Turkey.

Weapons are now being adapted for use on London's streets.

Public sector strikes

Cameron cannot win his fight with the unions

Cameron's decision to pick a fight with public sector workers is a mistake

The prime minister cannot win the next election by re-running the battles of the 80s.

Surveillance 'stitch-up'

United in surveillance: The snooping stitch up

The surveillance stitch up: Secret talks resurrect communication snooping powers

Conservativs, Labour and Lib Dems cast aside concerns about privacy with a secret deal allowing police and security agencies easy access to people's phone call data

Prisons

Prison system deteriorating under Grayling, chief inspector says

Under lock and key: Standards are declining under Grayling's tenure in charge of the prison system

Standards in British jails deteriorating to a "significant" degree, chief inspector of prisons warns

Tax credits deadline approaches – get your renewal in early

The LITRG cautions that even if you no longer want to claim or think you are no longer entitled, if you have claimed tax credits at all during the 2013/14 tax year you will still be included in the renewal exercise.

ATT President hails student numbers growth as body celebrates 25th anniversary

Covering a broad range of issues in her address to the Association of Taxation Technicians AGM, President Natalie Miller laid particular emphasis on the increase in student numbers.

NASUWT comments on LGA’s call for education trusts

“The recommendation by the LGA is a welcome addition to the debate about how to overcome the democratic deficit which is blighting public education and undermining public confidence and trust in our schools".

High-quality vocational learning needs improved funding

“The NASUWT welcomes any efforts to raise the status of vocational qualifications and to extend opportunities for the 50% or so of young people who do not go to university".

Regional £6bn transport funding must be part of national infrastructure

The £6bn government fund, announced today, to support local infrastructure improvements, must be spent in a co-ordinated way, ensuring that they form part of our overall transport infrastructure.

What’s the future for Maritime Air Power in the UK?

The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Air Power Group has published a discussion paper on the current and future of maritime air power in the UK.

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