Poll: Nearly half of public oppose EMA abolition
Almost half the British public oppose the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance, a new YouGov poll has revealed, writes James Mills of the Save EMA campaign.
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Time to move away from spreadsheets and look at the real impact of the cuts
Location is crucial to understanding the full impact of the cuts; it is time to move away from spreadsheets and look at the real implications of the cuts in context.
Boris’s relish for cuts means London is losing its capacity to grow
When it comes to standing up to David Cameron and George Osborne on behalf of the vast majority of Londoners – whose average income is just £21,800 – Boris Johnson’s record is woeful.
Housing Benefit changes will have “severe impact” on Scotland
A new report has warned that the government’s changes to Housing Benefit will have serious consequences for tenants across Scotland, reports Ed Jacobs.
Social work needs support now more than ever
The impact of the recession, financial hardship and job losses on families and individuals all adds up to more need for social workers, writes UNISON gen sec Dave Prentis.
IFS: Welsh “lose” from Barnett Formula
Plaid Cymru have dubbed as “significant” new research making clear that the Barnett Formula is underfunding Wales, reports Ed Jacobs.
Big Society faces £5 billion of cuts
If the state is not prepared to help build voluntary local capacity in places like Liverpool, then who is? Asks John Popham of the cuts which threaten the “Big Society”.
UK’s “disappointing” R&D spending under fire from EU research chief
The European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science today warned ministers Britain risked losing its place as a world-leader in research and development.
Budget cuts force council to consider four-day school week
North Aryshire council has confirmed it is considering changing to a four-day school week in an attempt to save money, reports Ed Jacobs.
If enough people speak out, councils may have to think again on bus cuts
There is still hope out there; if enough people make enough noise about buses, councils might just have to start to listen, writes Alice Ridley of the Campaign for Better Transport.