Archive of articles from 2004

School lunchboxes concern health experts

Children still eating too much fat

Three out of four school lunchboxes fail to meet basic nutritional standards, according to new research from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Financial cost of domestic violence set at £20 billion

Politics.co.uk

Domestic violence costs the UK economy £20 billion a year, according to new Government figures.

Farmers ask for Government help

Crops still in fields

The National Farmers Union (NFU) will today ask the Government to help arable farmers hit by the rainy weather.

Politicians attacked over civil service cuts

Politics.co.uk

A new report from the civil service union Prospect has accused all the main political parties of ignoring quality of service in their "dash" to make staff cuts.

New concerns about out of hours care

Politics.co.uk

New concerns about the transfer of out of hours care to Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) have been raised by new research.

Shake-up of speeding fines draws mixed response

Politics.co.uk

The Government's proposals for a "fairer" system of speeding fines have drawn a mixed response.

Labour will be ambitious, says Blair

Blair positive about future

In a speech at Labour Party headquarters, Tony Blair has promised that Labour will be bold and ambitious in its plans for Britain.

Clear-cut win for Hughes in Lib Dem presidential election

Hughes sets out "gold medal" vision

Simon Hughes was today unveiled as the new Liberal Democrat president, after polling 71 per cent of the votes cast.

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