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Pre-Budget report
In anticipation of the pre-Budget report ePolitix.com stakeholders give their take on what they hope to see delivered by the chancellor on November 24.
Tuesday 18th November 2008
Legislation planned on child poverty target
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on news that the government will enshrine in law the target of abolishing child poverty by 2020.
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Tories announce plans for independently run schools
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the Conservative shadow schools secretary Michael Gove has set out plans for up to 5,000 new independently run schools.
Tuesday 30th September 2008
Government announces internet access scheme
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the prime minister has announced plans to provide every schoolchild with broadband internet access at home.
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Government announces energy saving measures
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the announcement of the government's energy saving measures to help people struggling with rising energy costs.
Thursday 11th September 2008
Poor children fare worse in GCSE exams
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that a league table published by the End Child Poverty Campaign has revealed huge differences in the GCSE attainment of the poorest students in different education authorities across England.
Wednesday 20th August 2008
GCSE exam results
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on news of the publication of this year's GCSE results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Wednesday 20th August 2008
Mental health and older people
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research which has said the mental health and wellbeing of older people has been neglected
Sunday 27th July 2008
NHS review
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that health minister Lord Darzi has published the final report in his next stage review of the NHS.
Monday 30th June 2008
The Equality Bill
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that Harriet Harman has published the government's proposals for an Equality Bill, to be introduced in the next parliamentary session.
Wednesday 25th June 2008
Fuel bills
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on suggestions that energy bills could rise by as much as 40 per cent this winter
Monday 23rd June 2008
Primary maths review
ePolitix.com Stakeholders remark on the news that a review of primary maths teaching has suggested more support is needed for children who are struggling.
Monday 16th June 2008
Rural economies report
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the publication of a report into the economy of rural communities by the government's rural advocate.
Thursday 5th June 2008
Equality Bill announcement
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on minister for women, Harriet Harman's announcement that the Equality Bill would simplify existing legislation to make it easier for businesses to comply with the laws.
Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Dignity campaign
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the government's launch of a campaign designed to push for more dignity and respect for older people in care.
Monday 19th May 2008
Education white paper
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the government has published a white paper aimed at improving the education of pupils excluded from the mainstream system.
Monday 19th May 2008
Agency workers' rights
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the government has announced plans to increase employment rights for agency staff.
Monday 19th May 2008Draft Legislative Programme: Employment
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the employment measures announced in the prime minister's draft Queen's speech.
Tuesday 13th May 2008Draft Legislative Programme: Housing
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the housing measures announced in the prime minister's draft Queen's speech.
Tuesday 13th May 2008Draft Legislative Programme: Environment
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the environment measures in the prime minister's draft Queen's speech.
Tuesday 13th May 2008Draft Legislative Programme: Education
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the education measures in the prime minister's draft Queen's speech.
Tuesday 13th May 2008Healthcare Commission report
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the Healthcare Commission's report showing a variation in healthcare provision around the country.
Tuesday 13th May 2008
Healthcare Commission report
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that on the news that the Healthcare Commission has published a report showing a variation in healthcare provision around the country.
Tuesday 13th May 2008School tests report
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the children's, schools and families committee has published a report on testing and assessment.
Monday 12th May 2008Care services review
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that Gordon Brown has launched a six-month consultation on how to fund social care for an ageing population
Sunday 11th May 2008NHS Review
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that health minister, Lord Darzi, has published the interim report of his NHS review.
Thursday 8th May 2008Dyslexia review
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the government has announced a major review of the way an estimated 300,000 dyslexic children are taught in state schools.
Monday 5th May 2008Supermarket competition
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the Competition Commission has said that supermarkets, in general, are offering their customers a fair deal.
Tuesday 29th April 2008Fuel poverty conference
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the Ofgem-organised fuel poverty conference, attended by ministers, energy companies and consumer groups.
Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Health and safety report
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the work and pensions select committee's report on 'The role of the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive'.
Monday 21st April 2008Pupil behaviour report
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the Institute of Education has published a review of their research into behaviour in schools.
Thursday 17th April 2008New diploma qualification
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that exam board Edexcel has raised concerns about the impact of the number of concurrent reforms in education, including the new diploma.
Wednesday 16th April 2008Renewable fuels
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the renewable transport fuels obligation (RTFO) requires all petrol and diesel sold to contain at least 2.5 per cent biofuel.
Monday 14th April 2008High level skills strategy
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on universities secretary John Denham's assertion that higher education institutions must become more business friendly.
Sunday 13th April 2008Fuel poverty pledge
ePolitix.com Stakeholders reflect on Secretary of State for Business,
Homelessness strategy
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the Department for Communities and Local Government's draft strategy on tackling homelessness.
Monday 7th April 2008University admissions
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on universities secretary John Denham's announcement that all higher education institutions will have to develop clear access policies to show admissions are not biased.
Monday 7th April 2008
Eco-towns shortlist
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the government's announcement that a shortlist of 15 locations has been drawn up for the first eco-towns in England.
Wednesday 2nd April 2008National play strategy
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the Department for Children, Schools and Families has today published its national play strategy.
Wednesday 2nd April 2008Personal NHS budgets
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the government is considering introducing personal NHS budgets, which would mean that people who suffer from long-term illnesses could be given control of their own budget to buy treatment.
Sunday 30th March 2008Nuclear power expansion
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on business secretary John Hutton's announcement that the UK must significantly expand its nuclear production.
Thursday 27th March 2008Dance funding announcement
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the government has announced it will be providing more funding to encourage young people to take up dance as an activity.
Wednesday 19th March 2008
Enterprise strategy
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the government's new enterprise strategy, aimed at boosting entrepreneurialism in the UK.
Friday 14th March 2008
Budget 2008: Charitable giving
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the measures that will effect the voluntary sector in chancellor Alistair Darling's 2008 Budget.
Thursday 13th March 2008Budget 2008: Energy
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the energy measures in chancellor Alistair Darling's 2008 Budget.
Wednesday 12th March 2008Budget 2008: Housing
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the measures that will effect housing in chancellor Alistair Darling's 2008 Budget.
Wednesday 12th March 2008Budget 2008: Environment
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the environment measures in Alistair Darling's 2008 Budget.
Wednesday 12th March 2008Budget 2008: Education
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the education measures in chancellor Alistair Darling's 2008 Budget.
Wednesday 12th March 2008Budget 2008: Business
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the measures that will effect business in chancellor Alistair Darling's 2008 Budget.
Wednesday 12th March 2008Public sector volunteering
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that Baroness Neuberger, the prime minister's adviser on volunteering, has called on the government to make greater use of volunteers in the public sector.
Monday 10th March 2008International Women's Day
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the issue of gender in the workplace in the run up to International Women's Day, which has been marked with debates in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Friday 7th March 2008Hips survey
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that research published yesterday revealed that 40 per cent of homebuyers saw home information packs, and most people saw one only after they had made an offer.
Friday 7th March 2008National minimum wage
ePoltix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the prime minister has announced that the national minimum wage will increase from £5.52 to £5.73 per hour from October 1, 2008.
Thursday 6th March 2008Plastic bags ban
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that Gordon Brown is considering moves to ban plastic bags if voluntary moves are unsuccessful.
Monday 3rd March 2008Thoresen review
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the news that the Treasury has, today, published the Thoresen Review of Generic Financial Advice.
Monday 3rd March 2008Rural communities
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on a report by the Rural Services Network which says that the needs of rural communities are not being addressed by government.
Monday 3rd March 2008Employment services
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the work and pensions secretary, James Purnell, has announced plans to offer bigger incentives to the private and voluntary sectors to help people on benefits back into work.
Thursday 28th February 2008Housing in an ageing society
ePolitix.com stakeholders comment on the Department for Communities and Local Government's national strategy for housing in an ageing society.
Wednesday 27th February 2008National Apprenticeship Week
ePoltix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that this week marks the start of the first National Apprenticeship Week.
Monday 25th February 2008Creative economy strategy
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that culture secretary, Andy Burnham, has launched a new creative economy strategy
Friday 22nd February 2008'Well note' plans
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the health secretary, Alan Johnson, has outlined plans to get GPs to issue 'well notes' instead of sick notes.
Thursday 21st February 2008
University drop-out rate
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the student retention rate has not improved since 2002, despite £800m being spent on tackling the problem.
Wednesday 20th February 2008Long working hours
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that new research suggests nearly nine out of ten managers are working longer than their contracted hours.
Tuesday 19th February 2008Social exclusion and older people
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on Age Concern's report which found that over one million older people in the UK suffer from social exclusion.
Monday 18th February 2008Children's cultural initiative
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the news that the Department for Children, Schools and Families has announced plans to give children easier access to cultural activities.
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Latest Briefing Papers
Climate Change Bill [HL] - remaining stagesePolitix.com stakeholders comment on the Climate Change Bill as it completes its remaining stages in the House of Commons
General Debate on Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the Bills in the Draft Legislative Programme for 2008-09
Planning BillePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the Planning Bill
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