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Thursday, 27 June 2013

Spending Review aftermath: 'An insult to the intelligence of the British people' - politics.co.uk

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"What a lot of hot air. When is the government going to pull its finger out and actually start to build something?" Spending Review 2013 aftermath An insult to the intelligence of the British people: Alexander savaged for ghost investment money Danny Alexander was accused of insulting the intelligence of the British people today, after he unveiled £100 billion of capital investment despite government documents showing there would actually be a cut in infrastructure funding. The strange tale of the chancellor, the deputy prime minister and the Byron burger Westminster was embroiled in a bizarre row today after George Osborne was forced to defend his choice of burger. Comment: Shale gas is a risk worth taking Fracking triggers earthquakes and hammers down local house prices - but a plentiful supply of cheap gas could make it worthwhile. We're in the money! Britain has 'far more' shale gas than thought Britain could enjoy decades of cheap gas, after an official report suggested it may have far more shale gas than previously thought. The cruellest cut: Osborne returns to slash some more Everything you need to know about the spending review in five minutes Spending review: Reading through the fine print Spending review 2013: Cuts, cuts, and more cuts As-it-happened: Spending review 2013 and PMQs Meanwhile... The decline of religion: What is it doing to our society? Leading thinkers on both sides of the debate offer their take on the declining role of religion in British society. Ed Davey: No more false starts on carbon capture Britain will make progress on developing carbon capture and storage, Ed Davey has promised, despite admitting "frustrating" progress on the technology.	VoicetheUnion video: Why we don't strike Voice: “Disappointing but expected” pay recommendations for teachers and spending review Commenting on the latest report from the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) and on the Chancellor’s Spending Review (26 June 2013), Deborah Lawson, General Secretary of Voice: the union for education professionals, said: CIA: Government spending plans are good in part but more focus needed to bolster growth The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) continue to support government’s plan to tackle the country’s debt as the responsible course of action, but more emphasis is needed to help boost growth opportunities. IET: Employers struggling to get staff but need to do much more to fix the problem Employers are increasingly struggling to recruit engineering, IT and technical recruits with the right skills, but many admit that they are doing nothing to fix this problem, which is only set to get worse. Is Construction out of favour with Government? asks CIOB Chief The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on Government to recognise the major role that Construction will have in leading the UK out of recession and to provide the support required for the industry. CIOT - School’s out for summer: check the tax on your holiday job The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) are encouraging students and school or college leavers to check they are not overpaying their taxes. Breast Cancer Care comment on NICE guidelines Carolyn Rogers, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Care comments on the new NICE guidance on familial breast cancer: 'Classification and care of people at risk of familial breast cancer and management of breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer', released today (Tuesday 25 June 2013)... ABI: Oliver Letwin announced as keynote speaker at ABI Biennial Conference on 9 July The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP the cabinet minister who led negotiations between the Government and the insurance industry on flood insurance will deliver at keynote speech at our Biennial Conference on 9 July. The final speaker line-up is now confirmed. BHA comments on Barack Obama's 'ground-breaking' comments on faith schools United States President Barack Obama has called for an end to faith-based schooling in Northern Ireland, criticising ‘segregated schools’ as ‘encouraging division’ and ‘discouraging cooperation’. CIHT welcomes first female President The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Sheila Holden as its new President for 2013/14.

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Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Spending Review 2013 special edition - politics.co.uk

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"While recovery from such a deep recession is never straightforward, Britain is moving out of intensive care - from rescue to recovery." - George Osborne Spending Review 2013: Full coverage The cruellest cut: Osborne returns to slash some more George Osborne has insisted Britain is "making progress towards an economy that prospers" - despite outlining limits to public spending for a period which was originally supposed to mark the end of austerity. Everything you need to know about the spending review in five minutes The simple fact of the matter is that this is happening because his plan failed. At the comprehensive spending review in 2010 Osborne was predicting 2.9% growth for this year and hoping for a barrage of tax cuts in time for the general election. That now looks laughable. Spending review: Reading through the fine print An extended coalition, good news for the middle classes, and some unexpected savings: this year's spending review contains a lot more than the highlights chosen by George Osborne for his Commons statement. Spending review 2013: Cuts, cuts, and more cuts Today Chancellor George Osborne revealed in the annual spending review the government plans for cuts, which hit most governmental departments As-it-happened: Spending review 2013 and PMQs George Osborne is extending austerity Britain's spending cuts for another year later, as he unveils the coalition's spending review for 2015/16 after prime minister's questions. Follow it all with our live blog. Meanwhile... A lesson for Tory plotters? Brutal leadership challenge topples Australian PM Plotters against David Cameron were nervously viewing events in Australia this morning, after prime minister Julie Gillard was toppled by the very same man she ousted in 2010. Teachers hit Westminster ahead of nationwide strike Hundreds of green-clad teachers took to the streets of Westminster last night to show their support for nationwide strikes set to begin this Thursday. Exclusive: Communities could be cheated of shale gas compensation payments Communities could be cheated of compensation payments for shale gas extraction under plans being drawn up by the government. Poll: Young people turn decisively against religion Young people in Britain have turned against religion, with many considering it a source of evil, a new poll suggests. Comment highlights Comment: The Met's Stephen Lawrence outrage is the just the tip of the iceberg Reports of a spying operation on Stephen Lawrence's family are just the latest in a string of scandals which have stained the reputation of British policing. Comment: The decline of religion will make us a less welcoming society Tragedies like the Woolwich killing are making us more suspicious of religion - but the path to secularism contains many dangers.	VoicetheUnion video: Why we don't strike CIA: Government spending plans are good in part but more focus needed to bolster growth The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) continue to support government’s plan to tackle the country’s debt as the responsible course of action, but more emphasis is needed to help boost growth opportunities. Is Construction out of favour with Government? asks CIOB Chief The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on Government to recognise the major role that Construction will have in leading the UK out of recession and to provide the support required for the industry. CIOT - School’s out for summer: check the tax on your holiday job The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) are encouraging students and school or college leavers to check they are not overpaying their taxes. Breast Cancer Care comment on NICE guidelines Carolyn Rogers, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Care comments on the new NICE guidance on familial breast cancer: 'Classification and care of people at risk of familial breast cancer and management of breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer', released today (Tuesday 25 June 2013)... ABI: Oliver Letwin announced as keynote speaker at ABI Biennial Conference on 9 July The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP the cabinet minister who led negotiations between the Government and the insurance industry on flood insurance will deliver at keynote speech at our Biennial Conference on 9 July. The final speaker line-up is now confirmed. BHA comments on Barack Obama's 'ground-breaking' comments on faith schools United States President Barack Obama has called for an end to faith-based schooling in Northern Ireland, criticising ‘segregated schools’ as ‘encouraging division’ and ‘discouraging cooperation’. CIHT welcomes first female President The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Sheila Holden as its new President for 2013/14.

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Spending Review 2013 Preview - Politics.co.uk

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Spending Review 2013 Preview Spending Review 2013 Preview A sop to Tory backbenchers: Married couples' tax allowance back on the agenda Treasury sources have tried to dispel the possibility of a backbench battle for the married couples' tax allowance by pledging to introduce it before 2015. Spending review preview: The nightmare Osborne can't wake up from British politics' spending cuts nightmare is continuing with another bout of cuts on Wednesday. No-one wanted it to be like this. Analysis: Has Labour really accepted austerity? Ed Miliband's speech over the weekend pledged to match Tory spending levels in 2015/16. But check the fine print and the picture is more complex. Austerity: Three years to get out of 'intensive care' George Osborne is accepting that "full recovery won't be easy" by the 2015 general election, ahead of his 2015/16 spending review on Wednesday. In other news... Comment: Discriminatory, immoral & damaging to British interests – just another Theresa May policy The home secretary's immigration policy damages Britain's trade relations and portrays an ugly image across the world. Poll: Young people turn decisively against religion Young people in Britain have turned against religion, with many considering it a source of evil, a new poll suggests. Liberty: GCHQ spied on us and we're taking legal action Human rights group Liberty is taking legal action over suspicions it was targeted for surveillance. Ed Davey: We'll take onshore wind opponents seriously Ed Davey has acknowledged communities will need more incentives to help persuade them to accept onshore wind farms. 'We must be ruthless': But who's taking the lead on Lawrence family spying? The government is rejecting Labour's calls for an independent probe after it emerged Stephen Lawrence's family was spied on by undercover Metropolitan police officers. Hunted: Doctors pass no confidence motion in health secretary Doctors have overwhelmingly supported a motion of no confidence in the health secretary, in a move which is likely to further distance NHS workers from the government.	VoicetheUnion video: Why is our union different? BFAWU video: Why join our trade union? NUT: 61% of parents oppose scrapping coursework Commenting on today’s reports in the media about proposed reforms to GCSEs, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said: CAFH (Blue Badger) : Badger cull myths exposed in new report Blue Badger is a member of Team Badger. On the eve of a potentially devastating badger cull, Team Badger has published a report exposing the myths which underpin these misguided plans. Don’t forget about our local roads – CIHT calls for investment in UK infrastructure CIHT has submitted a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting the important role played by transport infrastructure. CIHT specifically called for the Comprehensive Spending Review to ‘ensure that the maintenance of the local road network is sufficiently funded’. Comment from NEA on The Green Deal Comment from NEA, the national fuel poverty charity on The Green Deal: watching brief report, published today by the Energy and Climate Change Committee. Rethink: Victory for welfare campaigners as judges rule controversial disability benefits procedure is unfair Three judges have ruled that the procedure currently used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to decide whether hundreds of thousands of people are eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) disadvantages people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism. BHA hits out at 'scaremongering' over humanist marriages The BHA responds to Tory MP Tony Baldry's comments on humanist wedding: "In spite of some people's desperate scaremongering, the amendment does not open up legal recognition for any new weddings other than humanist ones." BFAWU: The question is can you afford not to be in a Union Workers in the UK are having their rights cynically and maliciously stolen from them by a vindictive and cruel government; but there’s an incredible number of people who don't realise what the coalition’s changes to employment law mean to them.

Monday, 24 June 2013

The new Stephen Lawrence scandal - politics.co.uk

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The new Stephen Lawrence scandal The new Stephen Lawrence scandal 'Nothing tops this': Stephen Lawrence's family spied on by Metropolitan police David Cameron is demanding answers after it emerged Stephen Lawrence's family were spied on by undercover police officers. In other news... Morecambe Bay cover-up: Belated denial from CQC deputy Allegations of a cover-up at the Care Quality Commission have finally prompted a denial from the watchdog's former deputy chief executive. Young Australians turn against democracy The majority of Australian voters do not believe that democracy is the best political system, a troubling new poll has found. 'Deeply unfair': Londoners dominate transport spending Shocking disparities in regional transport spending will see Londoners benefiting 500 times more than those in the north-east, according to a report out tomorrow. Ministers embroiled in health watchdog cover-up scandal Ministers on both sides of the political divide are becoming increasingly implicated in the cover-ups at the NHS' watchdog this weekend, as more details of the Care Quality Commission's efforts to quash dissent continue to emerge. Austerity: Three years to get out of 'intensive care' George Osborne is accepting that "full recovery won't be easy" by the 2015 general election, ahead of his 2015/16 spending review on Wednesday. Comment & Analysis Comment: Coalition cutbacks will create the perfect storm for flooded homes Home owners could find their homes are worthless due to Cameron's neglect to renewal of flood subsidies. Analysis: Has Labour really accepted austerity? Ed Miliband's speech over the weekend pledged to match Tory spending levels in 2015/16. But check the fine print and the picture is more complex. Analysis: Lib Dems promising to keep promises The next Liberal Democrat manifesto will contain a new kind of promise: one they actually intend to keep.	VoicetheUnion video: Why is our union different? BFAWU video: Why join our trade union? NUT: 61% of parents oppose scrapping coursework Commenting on today’s reports in the media about proposed reforms to GCSEs, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said: CAFH (Blue Badger) : Badger cull myths exposed in new report Blue Badger is a member of Team Badger. On the eve of a potentially devastating badger cull, Team Badger has published a report exposing the myths which underpin these misguided plans. Don’t forget about our local roads – CIHT calls for investment in UK infrastructure CIHT has submitted a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting the important role played by transport infrastructure. CIHT specifically called for the Comprehensive Spending Review to ‘ensure that the maintenance of the local road network is sufficiently funded’. Comment from NEA on The Green Deal Comment from NEA, the national fuel poverty charity on The Green Deal: watching brief report, published today by the Energy and Climate Change Committee. Rethink: Victory for welfare campaigners as judges rule controversial disability benefits procedure is unfair Three judges have ruled that the procedure currently used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to decide whether hundreds of thousands of people are eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) disadvantages people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism. BHA hits out at 'scaremongering' over humanist marriages The BHA responds to Tory MP Tony Baldry's comments on humanist wedding: "In spite of some people's desperate scaremongering, the amendment does not open up legal recognition for any new weddings other than humanist ones." BFAWU: The question is can you afford not to be in a Union Workers in the UK are having their rights cynically and maliciously stolen from them by a vindictive and cruel government; but there’s an incredible number of people who don't realise what the coalition’s changes to employment law mean to them.