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

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Julian Huppert - on top of the electoral cycle

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.

Charity Commission names sports and recreation charities for last round of public benefit assessments

Age UK on today's announcement on forced retirement

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Advertising and the Big Society-'happy bedfellows'

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Recent comments

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) gives a cautious welcome to the publication of the Smart Metering Prospectus.

The proposals in the Prospectus will not immediately allow for development of a Smart Grid because, as an example, there is no real-time element, data will only be used to plan future network infrastructure rather than utilising the data to actively manage the interface between user and network.

However, the IET finds it encouraging that there is recognition of the need for the smart metering system to be capable of future development into a smart grid system. The central data and communications model arguably makes this more difficult by defining a centralised architecture that could produce barriers to much needed modernisation of the local distribution network.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Huhne sets out new energy policy

Throughout the past year, the Legatum Institute has been supporting the fight against human trafficking by highlighting neglected but important issue areas, particularly those related to demand, which is the key driver to trafficking in persons. Our goal is to bring together government officials from demand countries like the United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Romania along with experts, NGO advocates, media, and business leaders to improve collaboration around both policy and practice.

On Wednesday, 15th September 2010, we are hosting a conference in London, Stepping Up The Fight: Tackling Demand for Human Trafficking, aimed at drawing attention to the issue of human trafficking with a particular focus on the demand side of the problem. For more information about this event, please visit www.li.com

Legatum Institute

Supporting trafficked children

Voice: the union for education professionals recently changed its policy to oppose the creation of any new academies.

Voice has numerous concerns about academies, including:

1. The breakneck speed with which the government is rushing ahead;
2. How academies have been promoted as a panacea to transform education- changing the way schools are governed doesn't guarantee better education;
3. The creation of two-tier education system which damages the ability of local authorities to deliver central support services to maintained schools, particularly long-term support to pupils with special needs;
4. Pay and conditions for teachers and support staff.

Voice: the union for education professionals

MPs approve Academies Bill

The week in Parliament

Written ministerial statements

1. Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd (Business, Innovation and Skills).

2. Tax policy documents (Treasury).

3. Receptions hosted by Communities and Local Government Ministers in 2009-10 (Communities and Local Government).

4. Zero carbon homes (Communities and Local Government).

5 . Ministry of Defence Resource Accounts 2009-10 (Defence).

6. Correction to response to Parliamentary Written Question 5720 to Iain Wright MP (Energy and Climate Change).

7. Correction to statement on EU Explanatory Memoranda 9 June 2010–9 July 2010 (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs).

8. International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on Kosovo’s declaration of independence (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs).

9. Report on the extent and causes of international variations in drug usage and funding to support improved access to cancer drugs (Health).

10. Right to request social enterprise scheme (Health).

11. Control Orders (Home Office).

12. Criminal Records Bureau (annual report) (Home Office).

13. Licensing consultation (Home Office).

14. Publication of Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals, Great Britain 2009 and of the 2009 annual report of the Home Office Animals Scientific Procedures Division and Inspectorate (Home Office).

15. National security vetting (Prime Minister).

16. Reports of the Chief Surveillance, Interception of Communications and Intelligence Services Commissioners (Prime Minister).

17. Specialist employment support for disabled people (Work and Pensions).

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