by Chris Rogers | 14 Jan 2014 | Local Government, Planning, Politics
The Government is poised to make further reforms to planning laws which would see planning applications automatically approved if councils “fail to discharge a condition in time”. The draft Bill, to be presented in April, is also likely to introduce...
by Chris Rogers | 14 Jan 2014 | Economy
A new report has found that more than a quarter of European employers are struggling to fill vacancies at the same time as young people face high levels of unemployment. The report from management consulting firm McKinsey warns of a mismatch between young...
by Chris Rogers | 14 Jan 2014 | Education & Children's Services, Transport
The HS2 rail link is to have a dedicated further education college to train engineers. The Government said the college, which will be the first new Further Education College in more than two decades, will deliver the specialised training and qualifications needed for...
by Chris Rogers | 13 Jan 2014 | Education & Children's Services
The Department for Education has published new guidance which calls for new governors to only be appointed if they can prove they have the necessary skills and experience to raise school standards. Guidance states that school governing bodies should contain members...
by Chris Rogers | 13 Jan 2014 | Economy
New Government statistics have revealed that more than 800 mandarins and “quangocrats” earn over £100,000 each costing the taxpayer more than £100 million a year. Official figures show that 819 civil servants and officials are earning up to £330,000 a year...
