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“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… Read more »
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The inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of Baby P begins today, just hours after children’s secretary Ed Balls announced it last night. It is understood Sharon Shoesmith, the director of Haringey Council’s children’s services, has been temporarily replaced. Today, Haringey council put a statement up on its website saying the baby’s death… Read more »
The global economic crisis could lead to riots and violence unless governments introduce major reforms, a thinktank has warned. According to a study from Oxford Research Group, the global financial crisis is the most dangerous current threat to international security. Author Professor Paul Rogers, of the University of Bradford, believes the immediate response from authorities… Read more »
