Forum Brief: Foundation Hospitals
Policy Consultation 19 November 2003
The government is tonight facing a knife-edge vote on its plans to introduce foundation hospitals.
Forum Brief: Adult Learning
Policy Consultation 19 November 2003
The country's most comprehensive annual report on the standard of learning offered to young trainees and adults in England has been published by David Sherlock, chief inspector of the Adult
Forum Brief: Broadband
Policy Consultation 13 November 2003
BT has this week submitted evidence to a Commons trade and industry select committee investigation into broadband.
Forum Brief: Interest rates
Policy Consultation 6 November 2003
The Bank of England has increased interest rates despite warnings that the move could hit Britain's struggling manufacturing sector.
Forum Brief: London transport
Policy Consultation 6 November 2003
London's transport infrastructure is in need of sustained investment according to a study carried out by KPMG LLP on behalf of the Corporation of London.
Forum Brief: Bankruptcies
Policy Consultation 4 November 2003
The number of businesses going bankrupt has increased by more than 10 per cent since last year, according to official figures from the Bank of England.
Forum Brief: Postal Strike
Policy Consultation 31 October 2003
Downing Street and the Department of Trade and Industry have contacted both sides in the postal dispute to press for an end to the industrial action.
Forum Brief: Crossrail
Policy Consultation 27 October 2003
The Treasury is poised to axe Crossrail, the scheme to improve public transport links in London, because private investors are refusing to get involved.
Forum Brief: London and the UK
Policy Consultation 24 October 2003
London makes a net contribution to the UK's economy of up to £17.45 billion according a new report published by the Corporation of London.
Forum Brief: Airport expansion
Policy Consultation 24 October 2003
The Cabinet is split over whether to expand Stansted or Heathrow, according to a report in the Independent.
Forum Brief: Flexible employment
Policy Consultation 22 October 2003
A survey conducted by the Charted Institute for Personnel Development has found that many employers have responded to new rights for parents with a series of flexible working policies.
Forum Brief: Stamp Duty
Policy Consultation 21 October 2003
The government has unveiled modifications to stamp duty rules.
Forum Brief: Workplace stress
Policy Consultation 21 October 2003
Many employers believe that workers who take time off for stress-related conditions are not justified in their claims, according to a new survey.
Forum Brief: Christmas Day trading
Policy Consultation 20 October 2003
From next year, Christmas Day opening by supermarkets and other large stores is to be banned by the government.
Forum Brief: Rail Investment
Policy Consultation 17 October 2003
Britain's rail regulator has warned that spending on Britain's railways will have to rise substantially if real improvements are to be achieved.
