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Phoenix Group establishes a new centre of research to drive forward greater public engagement and help people live better longer lives

Phoenix Group (“Phoenix”), the UK’s largest long term savings and retirement business, is today announcing it is establishing Phoenix Insights, a new centre of research and ideas that will drive forward greater public engagement and challenge society to help everyone live better longer lives. Phoenix recognises that to realise the potential of longer lives, there… Read more »

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BASC to challenge Wild Justice action

BASC will use its Fighting Fund to back heather burning after Wild Justice announced the launch of its latest legal challenge. Wild Justice – run by Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery – is seeking a judicial review to challenge regulations governing the burning of heather, rough grass, bracken and gorse on peat deeper… Read more »

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David Cameron: Wants a general election when Tony Blair stands down
Cameron attacks ‘enigmatic’ Brown’s lack of mandate

David Cameron has warned Gordon Brown lacks a “full-throated mandate” to take over as prime minister later this year. The Conservative leader said there must be a general election when Tony Blair steps down, rather than a coronation of the chancellor as expected. “Whoever takes over must know they haven’t got that full-throated mandate from… Read more »

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Official suspended over Home Office criminal row

An official at the Home Office has been suspended following news that the department had failed to update criminal databases with the details of Britons convicted overseas. The unnamed civil servant has been suspended pending an internal investigation after new evidence was brought to light. A spokeswoman at the government department revealed today: “An official… Read more »