Public Services
No accident that emergency waiting times are longer
Dominic Browne reports on the rise in accident and emergency waiting times since Andrew Lansley scrapped government targets.
Vice chancellors’ pay perks are an embarrassment to the sector
Last night’s Dispatches helped shine a light on the murky world of vice-chancellors’ pay and benefits, as well as providing a timely reminder on the dangers of commercialising higher education.
Lansley may be listening but it’s business as usual at the Dept. of Health
Andrew Lansley today launched a listening exercise designed to ease the mounting concerns regarding his NHS shake up. However, whilst Cameron and Co. travel the country “listening” the restructuring will race on regardless.
Is the government cutting women out of education?
NUS National Women's Officer Olivia Bailey reports on the gender pay-inequality that will affect women's repayments of student loans.
Lord Owen: Government acting with “no authority” over NHS reforms
Jos Bell reports on the latest criticism of health secretary Lansley's "fatally flawed" healthcare bill, from Lord Owen of.
Coalition savaged by dead sheep and Salmond
Ed Jacobs with the latest attacks on the coalition from elder statesmen inside and outside the party.