We can afford to fund our universities, the fact is we choose not to
The UK is a wealthy country that is innovative and punches above its weight in so many ways; we can afford a socially fair society, we are choosing not to.
Public Services
SNP education secretary rejects Browne’s findings for Scotland
If the publication of Lord Browne’s review has proved controversial in England, in Scotland the mood music from the SNP Government has been positively frosty.
Bankers fare better than public servants under Browne plans
Graduates who choose a public service career over the City will be worse hit by Lord Browne’s proposals, explains Left Foot Forward’s Will Straw.
Increased science funding would help reduce the deficit
British universities are in trouble. Lord Browne today proposes a huge cut in the Hefce budget, while the govt. plans to cut funding for scientific research.
Every Lib Dem MP signed NUS pledge – will they all now cave in to Cameron?
Senior Liberal Democrats are facing significant resistance from their political opponents over the less than graceful U-turn over student tuition fees.
Lansley’s links with health insurance industry
2020Health, the centre right think tank with close links to health secretary Andrew Lansley, is chaired by the CEO of a huge global network of health insurers.
Does the Harlem Children’s Zone really deliver?
Left Foot Forward’s Gen Maitland Hudson takes a closer look at the Harlem Children’s Zone to see just whether the cradle to college ‘pipeline’ really delivers.
Coalition NHS reforms may lead to serious pressures on clinical freedom
Under the coalition’s planned NHS reforms GPs could find themselves with serious headaches, with serious pressures on clinical freedom and financial viability.
Cuts to mental health services could have “devastating consequences”
One of Northern Ireland’s leading counselling organisations has warned against cuts to the mental health budget.
Minister calls for “school sport revolution” – yet DfE to face £670m of cuts
Children’s minister Tim Loughton has called for a “school sports revolution” – yet the coalition is planning to cut £670 million from the schools budget.