The government that didn’t do its homework – fees fiasco hits deadline
UCU general secretary Sally Hunt takes the government to task – on the day of the student fees deadline for universities – for a bad policy, badly executed.
Public Services
Warnings over impact of poor housing on Welsh NHS
A leading housing organisation has outlined how poor housing is costing the NHS in Wales £67 million a year, reports Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.
Lansley in denial over level of opposition to reforms
Dominic Browne reports on the Royal College of Nursing’s vote of no confidence in health secretary Andrew Lansley and his denial over the level of professional opposition to his bill.
The map that shows the frontline of the police cuts
Dominic Browne reports on the launch of an interactive map that shows you the extent of the coalition police cuts in your area.
New warnings over the safety of patient care
In Scotland, the Royal College of Nursing is warning that nurses are “propping up” the NHS by regularly working overtime, leading to serious concerns over the safety of patient care.
How long can the NHS go on like this, Mr Cameron?
David Cameron campaigned on a personal commitment to the NHS, however the coalition government is not living up to its promises to protect its budget.
Government bill threatens universal postal service
Shadow minister for communities and local government Jack Dromey MP writes about the threat to the universal postal service posed by the government’s postal bill.
Government ploughs on regardless with cuts to disability support
Councillor Neil Coyle, director of policy for the Disability Alliance, reports on the government’s refusal to act on public concerns over disability allowance reforms.
Cameron “humiliates” Lansley while coalition health reforms stall
Dominic Browne rounds up reaction to the launch of the coalition’s “listening exercise” on the NHS reforms.
Unions continue to be bullied through the courts
Sally Hunt, general secretary of the University and College Union, reports on the unfair treatement of her members over changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme.