Darzi outlines NHS vision
News Article 4 October 2007
Lord Darzi has published his interim report on the NHS, focusing on improving access to GPs and tackling hospital-acquired infections.
Councils make care cash plea
News Article 4 October 2007
Local authorities have said they cannot afford to fund care services unless they receive extra cash.
Adonis courts independent schools
News Article 2 October 2007
Schools minister Lord Adonis has outlined the government's plans to encourage independent schools to use state funding rather than raise money through fees.
Hain backs Severn barrage
News Article 1 October 2007
Peter Hain has backed plans to build a huge energy-generating barrage across the River Severn.
Tories seek renewal of cities
News Article 30 September 2007
The Conservative conference has heard details of plans to devolve power to cities and revive local democracies.
Cooper pledges new homes
News Article 27 September 2007
Yvette Cooper has called for housing to be put at the heart of the government's agenda, pledging to give councils "more flexibility" to build new homes.
Kelly calls for debate on road tolls
News Article 27 September 2007
A serious debate is needed on road pricing if Britain is to effectively tackle congestion, Ruth Kelly has said.
Livingstone attacks opposition on housing
News Article 26 September 2007
The London mayor has accused Conservative and Liberal Democrat councils of refusing to build social housing to prevent Labour supporters moving in to marginal wards.
Watchdog to monitor exam standards
News Article 26 September 2007
Ed Balls has announced that the school exams authority is to be disbanded and replaced by an independent body.
Prentis warns on public sector reform
News Article 24 September 2007
Dave Prentis has warned ministers against introducing "more markets and competition" in public services.
Schools advised on 'cyberbullies'
News Article 21 September 2007
The government has announced new measures to crack down on bullies who use technology to target pupils and teachers.
Lib Dems demand green rights
News Article 20 September 2007
The Liberal Democrat leader has unveiled proposals for a bill of rights that includes new environmental freedoms.
Police data collection criticised
News Article 20 September 2007
The Conservatives have criticised the government's record on measuring anti-social behaviour after a report found that nearly half of police authorities are poor at compiling data.
Scots warned on EU waste targets
News Article 20 September 2007
Scotland is "unlikely" to meet European waste reduction targets and councils should consider charging for rubbish collection, according to a new report.
'No complacency' on gambling laws
News Article 19 September 2007
The government has announced a review of treatment and assistance after research found there are more than 250,000 problem gamblers in Britain.
