by Chris Rogers | 10 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
Figures published show that the NHS in England narrowly missed its four-hour A&E waiting time target last week. Figures for the week up to January 5 show 94.3% of patients were seen within four hours. This is below the 95% target and comes despite a drop in...
by Chris Rogers | 10 Jan 2014 | Economy
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show construction output dropped by 4% in November last year. This drop was the biggest monthly fall in over a year. Production output was unchanged month on month, but was 2.5% higher than a year ago. BBC...
by Chris Rogers | 10 Jan 2014 | Economy
Labour has demanded an apology from the Government since shares in Royal Mail are currently trading at 560p – 70% above the sale price three months ago. Labour claimed that taxpayers have been “short changed” by the deal. However Business Minister Michael Fallon...
by Chris Rogers | 10 Jan 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Competitive parents are stripping the enjoyment from school sport, a leading headteacher has claimed. Leonard Blom, Headmaster of St Aubyn’s School, Woodford Green, Essex, said that pushy mothers and fathers are making exhibitions of themselves and damaging children’s...
by Chris Rogers | 10 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
The Patients Association has warned that proposed changes to the criteria for funding for NHS drugs could mean that elderly people lose out. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is likely to be asked to consider “wider societal benefits” as well as...
