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"If you want to know who your friends are, get yourself a jail sentence" - Charles Bukowski View this email in your browser Grayling's vanity We lead with three news stories today. First up is the news that the Ministry of Justice has admitted it is cancelling a much-criticised secure college project following wide-spread criticism of the plan. The announcement was sneaked out in a parliamentary answer to a Tory MP, with prisons minister Andrew Selous admitting it would "be a mistake to press ahead with such a development when resources are so tight". We also report on London debt-relief campaigners projecting a mock-up photo of Angela Merkel onto the German embassy last night, as news emerged that Syriza had effectively U-turned on its opposition to austerity. Despite an overwhelming vote of support in last week's referendum, Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras appeared to have substantially backed down in his confrontation with the Eurozone. The fallout from Wednesday's Budget also continues with a damning report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The independent watchdog found that Osborne's plans will overwhelmingly hit the poorest hardest and also questioned many of the measures, which it described as making "no economic sense". Latest Articles     MoJ sneaks out cancellation of £85m vanity project   On Jul 10, 2015 10:44 am The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has admitted it is cancelling a much-criticised secure college project following wide-spread criticism of the plan. Read more... »   London campaigners take to the streets as Syriza gives up on debt relief   On Jul 10, 2015 09:44 am Debt-relief campaigners projected a mock-up photo of Angela Merkel onto the German embassy in London last night, as news emerged that Syriza had effectively U-turned on its opposition to austerity. Read more... »   Poorest will be hit hardest over next four years   On Jul 09, 2015 03:28 pm Institute for Fiscal Studies gives damning assessment of government spending plans Read more... »       Labour oppose almost nothing in George Osborne's budget     On Jul 09, 2015 11:39 am Shadow chancellor refuses to oppose Osbone's harsh austerity measures Read more... »   George Osborne's 'living wage' is not enough to live on     On Jul 08, 2015 03:04 pm Osborne's 'living wage' fails to take into account tax credit cuts Read more... »       Osborne's cut to housing benefit will drive young people into homelessness   On Jul 09, 2015 08:25 am Cuts to housing benefits for young people could drive them out onto the streets Read more... »   Comment: Want to boost the economy George? Try slashing the arms trade   On Jul 08, 2015 08:37 am Public subsidies of arms companies – and the firms which support them – do nothing to boost our economy or protect us from terror. Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Universities contribute £73 billion a year to the UK economy   On Jun 29, 2015 04:16 pm This animation showcases the many ways in which universities contribute to the UK economy, society, and to people's everyday lives. Read more... » Count us in: Quantitative skills for a new generation   On Jun 25, 2015 08:36 am The ability to understand and interpret data is an essential feature of life in the 21st century: vital for the economy, for our society and for us as individuals. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Union warns of Scottish minimum wage divide David Cameron claims that he wants a high wage, low tax economy. Read more... »   30 Chambers of Commerce are all backing an expanded Heathrow Those 30 Chambers of Commerce, together representing 40,000 businesses, are all backing an expanded Heathrow. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     RSPCA: "Plan to bring back fox hunting on a technicality is tantamount to an abuse of power" The country's oldest animal welfare charity slams attempt to reintroduce 'barbaric sport' through the back door. Read more... »   CML responds to FCA review of mortgage advice and distribution The CML welcomes the conclusion by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in its thematic review of mortgage advice and distribution, published today, that it "did not identify systemic consumer detriment." Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Postgraduate study: MA International Relations and Global Communications – Manchester Metropolitan University   On May 18, 2015 12:39 pm On this course you will be equipped with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary international relations and key developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs). Read more... »       Latest Articles     MoJ sneaks out cancellation of £85m vanity project     On Jul 10, 2015 10:44 am The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has admitted it is cancelling a much-criticised secure college project following wide-spread criticism of the plan. Read more... »   London campaigners take to the streets as Syriza gives up on debt relief    On Jul 10, 2015 09:44 am Debt-relief campaigners projected a mock-up photo of Angela Merkel onto the German embassy in London last night, as news emerged that Syriza had effectively U-turned on its opposition to austerity. Read more... »   Poorest will be hit hardest over next four years     On Jul 09, 2015 03:28 pm Institute for Fiscal Studies gives damning assessment of government spending plans Read more... »       Labour oppose almost nothing in George Osborne's budget   On Jul 09, 2015 11:39 am Shadow chancellor refuses to oppose Osbone's harsh austerity measures Read more... »   George Osborne's 'living wage' is not enough to live on   On Jul 08, 2015 03:04 pm Osborne's 'living wage' fails to take into account tax credit cuts Read more... »       Osborne's cut to housing benefit will drive young people into homelessness   On Jul 09, 2015 08:25 am Cuts to housing benefits for young people could drive them out onto the streets Read more... »   Comment: Want to boost the economy George? Try slashing the arms trade   On Jul 08, 2015 08:37 am Public subsidies of arms companies – and the firms which support them – do nothing to boost our economy or protect us from terror. Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Universities contribute £73 billion a year to the UK economy   On Jun 29, 2015 04:16 pm This animation showcases the many ways in which universities contribute to the UK economy, society, and to people's everyday lives. Read more... » Count us in: Quantitative skills for a new generation   On Jun 25, 2015 08:36 am The ability to understand and interpret data is an essential feature of life in the 21st century: vital for the economy, for our society and for us as individuals. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Union warns of Scottish minimum wage divide David Cameron claims that he wants a high wage, low tax economy. Read more... »   30 Chambers of Commerce are all backing an expanded Heathrow Those 30 Chambers of Commerce, together representing 40,000 businesses, are all backing an expanded Heathrow. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     RSPCA: "Plan to bring back fox hunting on a technicality is tantamount to an abuse of power" The country's oldest animal welfare charity slams attempt to reintroduce 'barbaric sport' through the back door. Read more... »   CML responds to FCA review of mortgage advice and distribution The CML welcomes the conclusion by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in its thematic review of mortgage advice and distribution, published today, that it "did not identify systemic consumer detriment." Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Postgraduate study: MA International Relations and Global Communications – Manchester Metropolitan University   On May 18, 2015 12:39 pm On this course you will be equipped with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary international relations and key developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs). 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