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Poor forecasting an 'entrenched problem' in government
Poor forecasting by government departments is an entrenched problem, leading to poor value for money and increased costs... -
Skills shortage could hold back economic recovery
A sharp rise in skills shortages could be holding back the UK’s economic recovery, according to new research published...
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Government unveils online voter registration
The government today unveiled the new online voter registration system as Greg Clark, minister for cities and the constitution,... -
Local electoral reform could boost Labour in south
Labour should embrace a fairer voting system for local elections if it wants to live up to its One Nation ambitions, according...
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Labour launches digital and creative industries review
Labour's shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman and shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna will today launch a review on... -
Economic recovery continues with fourth quarter growth
The UK economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to a first estimate published by the Office...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
The risks to health and environment are too great and they pose a knock-on risk to long-term sustainable agriculture and tourism industries. There...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
I totally agree with everything you say. Also,there seem to be a lot of 'pro' experts speaking to us but we are a little lacking on those experts for...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Resources available to liaise and build bridges between primary and secondary care services are being unceremoniously cut back to the hilt. Due to...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Age UK published a report recently showing the catastrophic situation many old people are in today. An estimated 800,000 frail old people cannot...
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Early diagnosis
The government is putting pressure on GPs to increase the number of patients diagnosed with dementia. But why? But there is no evidence that an...
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(NL) Research & Innovation - Technology Strategy Board TSB - Healthcare
Priority Areas Healthcare spend is rising as populations increase and age There is potential for government support in UK healthcare...
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Interview: Anna Morris, Senior Policy Manager, Carers Trust
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Interview: David Badcock, Head of R&D;, Addaction
- Interview: Fred Turok, Chairman, UK Active
- Interview: Jamie Waterall, National Lead for NHS Health Checks, Public Health England
Editor's Feature
Tom Gash Director of ResearchInstitute for Government
Decentralisation of political power: easier said than done
Last week Ed Miliband, Jon Cruddas – who is leading Labour's policy review process – and the Institute for Public Policy Research all spoke out on the need to give more...
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