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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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By politics.co.uk staff Stand-up comic Eddie Izzard has been visiting Manchester in an effort to galvanise voters as fears spread of BNP wins in the forthcoming European parliamentary elections. Analysts are concerned that low turnouts during local and European elections allow well-organised far-right groups to win important seats under the radar. “If young people get… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff HSBC has announced a 62 per cent drop in profits, with a reduction to $9.3 billion (£6.5 billion) pre-tax profits triggered by huge losses in the US. The announcement comes as fury over bank bonuses and pensions continues to dominate headlines, with deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman facing internal criticism for her… Read more »
