Public Services
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.