Lord Pendry describes how the Football Foundation has helped change communities for the better in the decade since it was established.
Historic move for older people
Age UK comment on the announcement that the Default Retirement Age will be abolished.
More leverage at the points
Louise Ellman MP is watching the new transport secretary closely to see how the coalition’s professed commitment to rail investment will be implemented – and at what cost to the travelling customer
Fixed retirement age to be scrapped in 2011
Plans to end the Default Retirement Age (DRA) from October 2011 have been outlined in a consultation document published today by the government.
CMI reacts to removal of default retirement age
The CMI today responded to a government announcement to phase out the default retirement age.
Local government pensions at risk
The Local Government Pensions Scheme (LGPS) could represent a "crisis for local government although not an immediate one", a report suggested today.
Cameron believed power had slipped through his fingers
Channel 4 'not looking for public money'
King warns recovery uncertain despite growth
MPs' maiden speeches during adjournment debate
Events
23 July: Deadline for CIPR PRide Awards 2010
The CIPR PRide Awards is the premiere awards scheme recognising excellence and rewarding achievement in PR and communications outside Greater London.
27 October: Public Affairs News Awards
The Public Affairs News Awards are to be held on the evening of Wednesday 27 October 2010
4 November: Dods Parliamentary Researchers' Reception
Dods is to host its annual Parliamentary Researchers' Reception, in association with ePolitix.com and The House Magazine.
1 December: Dods Charity Champion Awards
Now in their eighth year, the DODS Charity Champion Awards portray a really positive side of politics.
Latest from Members
New bank shows demand for Post Bank
The opening of the first new High Street bank for 100 years, Metro Bank, shows there is clear demand for new banking services and so the government should stand by its commitment to establish a Post Bank.
Councils helping to crush lavish lifestyles of criminals
Councils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are using the full force of the law to help stamp out the lavish lifestyles of many criminals.
NUT comment on DfE's list of academy applications
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, comments on the Department of Education's publication of the 153 schools which have applied for Academy status.
Comment on exclusion figures
Philip Parkin, general secretary of Voice: the union for education professionals, has commented on remarks made by schools minister Nick Gibb about the latest exclusion figures for England.




The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Huhne sets out new energy policy