UK Politics

Gordon has defied the critics by keeping his job this week despite the current intense heat of British Politics, but what exactly has he done wrong, and what are the consequences of his weakened position? Gordon Brown has apparently ridden the waves of a rumbling storm over the way he has been freely berating his colleagues who have been caught short by the MP's expenses row. He was not however first the one to 'strike a blow for justice' over this issue as David Cameron beat him to the draw mercilessly applying high standards and demanding retribution from errant Conservatives giving him the moral ... Read Full Story

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King states that the UK economy is 'more uncertain then ever' describing the level of Government debt as 'extraordinary'. According to leading economists the UK will sink into more debt than any other developed country in the world next year. If this were coupled with an upturn in the economy in general then you could offset the cost against tangible results, however although some industries are reporting stability, there are likely to be significant job losses yet to come in many sectors. Any hopes that the government had of significant progress before the next election were never really realistic, ... Read Full Story

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King states that the UK economy is 'more uncertain then ever' describing the level of Government debt as 'extraordinary'. According to leading economists the UK will sink into more debt than any other developed country in the world next year. If this were coupled with an upturn in the economy in general then you could offset the cost against tangible results, however although some industries are reporting stability, there are likely to be significant job losses yet to come in many sectors. Any hopes that the government had of significant progress before the next election were never really realistic, ... Read Full Story

Ministers increase pressure on GP’s to stop using 0845 and 0844 numbers in their surgeries. Ministers have launched an England-wide consultation to ask the public whether they want GP surgeries to keep their 08 numbers. Over 1000 surgeries across the UK are now using 0844 and 0845 numbers . These numbers generate a small amount of income for the practices, which is then spent on improving patient services. These lo-call rate 08 numbers cost up to 5 pence a minute from a landline, and up to 20 pence a minute from a mobile. Health Minister Ben Bradshaw said: “We are concerned that some people ... Read Full Story

Ministers increase pressure on GP’s to stop using 0845 and 0844 numbers in their surgeries. Ministers have launched an England-wide consultation to ask the public whether they want GP surgeries to keep their 08 numbers. Over 1000 surgeries across the UK are now using 0844 and 0845 numbers . These numbers generate a small amount of income for the practices, which is then spent on improving patient services. These lo-call rate 08 numbers cost up to 5 pence a minute from a landline, and up to 20 pence a minute from a mobile. Health Minister Ben Bradshaw said: “We are concerned that some people ... Read Full Story