January 2010
Unemployment shows quick rebound for labour market
Today's fall in the Labour Force Survey of unemployment shows that the labour market has rebounded more quickly than in any previous recession since the 1970s.
Future of US healthcare reform in doubt
Republican Scott Brown’s stunning victory in the Democratic stronghold of Massachusetts is a dramatic setback for President Obama’s plans for healthcare reform.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, January 20th
Sign up to receive this politics summary by email before 9am every morning The Guardian reports that, “Lord Mandelson has […]
A big week for Obama on climate change
President Obama faces battles to get climate and healthcare legislation through the Senate - especially if the Republicans win today's Massachusetts by-election
Cadbury and Kraft – public policy should focus on debt, not nationality
After months of wrangling between Kraft and Cadbury's, it looks almost certain now that another iconic British brand will fall into the hands of foreign buyers.
New arthritis drug could pave way for ‘medical apartheid’
A new drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been approved for use in Scotland but not in England and Wales, raising fears of a ‘medical apartheid’ in the UK.