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Green planning bill passed by MPs

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:05 GMT

A bill which would allow councils to impose higher energy efficiency standards on new buildings has been approved by MPs.

Anti-repossessions plan unveiled

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:32:02 GMT

With repossessions rising, housing minister Caroline Flint has unveiled a plan to prevent the trend.

'New approach' needed to cut waste

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:55:23 GMT

Financial incentives would do more to increase recycling rates than "pay-as-you-throw" bin charges, according to a new report.

Tories attack 'progressive' teaching

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:33:22 GMT

The Conservatives have said that generations of children have been let down by "progressive" education policies.

Minister sets out NHS reform plans

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:32:51 GMT

The government has moved to calm fears about an overhaul of NHS health provision.

Labour slumps to record poll low

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:15:08 GMT

Labour has recorded its worst rating since polling began according to a YouGov survey for the Sun.

Johnson unveils nurses' funding boost

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:53:06 GMT

The health secretary has set out plans to provide £50m of funding to double the amount of time nurses spend on wards.

PM meets new Irish counterpart

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:28:14 GMT

The prime minister has hailed UK-Irish co-operation on Northern Ireland.

MPs attack DoH leadership

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:33:40 GMT

The Department of Health and the chief medical officer have been publicly rebuked by MPs for a failure of leadership during the debacle over doctors' training.

Study to assess adult autism

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:31:54 GMT

The government has unveiled a new initiative designed to calculate the number of adults with autism in England for the first time.

MPs question promise of shared services

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:56:42 GMT

Government estimates of savings that can be made through shared services are "flimsy at best", according to the chair of the Commons’ public finance watchdog.

Smith targets anti-social behaviour

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:55:25 GMT

Jacqui Smith has pledged to "turn the tables" on youths who ignore warnings to change their anti-social behaviour.

Skills are a priority for employers, say MPs

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:31:59 GMT

Developing skills will play an integral role in producing a world class workforce, experts from the three main parties have agreed.

Kelly unveils learner driver reforms

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:49:21 GMT

The transport secretary has outlined a series of measures to improve the standards of new drivers.

Clegg calls for 'concrete' 10p compensation

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:32:38 GMT

Nick Clegg has challenged Gordon Brown over compensation for losers from the removal of the 10p tax rate.