England

September 22, 2019

Patient safety at risk in England unless nurse numbers increase, RCN warns

The Royal College of Nursing has launched a new campaign to encourage the public to speak out about the impact of England’s 40,000 nurse shortage.
September 11, 2019

Union responds to OECD education report

The National Education Union says that the findings of OECD provide another worrying reminder that education in England is moving in the wrong direction.
August 16, 2019

Nursing student numbers decline in England and rise in Scotland

In Scotland, the number of students accepted on to nursing degree courses has risen by 8 per cent since last year, when the bursary was increased to just over £8,000.
May 8, 2019

Failure to resolve Brexit tensions could place the Union at risk, says Institute for Government

On the 20th anniversary of UK devolution, a new report says Brexit has put the relationship between the UK nations under serious pressure – but there are other big unresolved questions too.
April 19, 2019

Hundreds of uncontested council seats 'captured before polling day'

Three hundred council seats in England have been guaranteed for one party or individual weeks before polling day – affecting around 850,000 potential voters.
April 11, 2019

Supreme Court rules Zambian villagers' case against Vedanta to be heard in English courts

The claimants allege that toxic effluent discharge from the Nchanga Copper Mine has damaged land and waterways and caused health problems through the consumption of polluted water.
April 10, 2019

Children's Commissioner for England reports on mental health support

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England publishes a report looking at the amount spent on 'low-level' mental health support for children in England.
March 28, 2019

Councils urged to champion free personal care

Charity calls on local councillors to back the call for free personal care for over 65s, which is available in Scotland, but not in England.
March 14, 2019

National Audit Office investigation into devolved funding

Funding per person is increasing for the devolved administrations as their populations fall relative to that of England, says the National Audit Office.
February 9, 2019

Children’s Commissioner for England calls for compulsory register of home educated children

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a report, shining a light on the increasing number of children who are being educated at home.