UK Growth & Reform News
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Jobcentre advice too haphazard, say MPs
In a report published today, the work and pensions committee concludes that Jobcentre Plus should continue to provide a public employment... -
Government draws line on bloated IT contracts
The government has published 'red lines' for its IT contracts to ensure maximum taxpayer value, the minister for the Cabinet Office...
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Cameron plans to slash red tape to boost business
David Cameron will announce plans to help house builders and make it easier and cheaper for businesses to meet environmental... -
Recovery sees London pull ahead of other UK cities
Cities Outlook 2014, the annual health check of UK cities, warns that economic recovery is widening the gap between London and...
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Stringer's argument is 'poorly researched, unscientific and out of touch
It's always heartening to see one of our elected representatives stand up for something they believe in.... -
Re-shoring jobs can drive growth, says Cameron
David Cameron has outlined plans to encourage businesses to bring production back to the UK from overseas – but unions have...
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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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