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Economy, Business & Finance
As Ed Miliband launches Labour's local election campaign, empowering councils to block payday loans retailers looks set to be one of the party's key pledges. So what do we know about the state of payday lending in the UK today? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In the US only one in nine of the fastest growing occupations require a degree. Does the same apply to our country? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Recents events in North Korea have prompted David Cameron to reiterate his belief that Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent should be renewed. Full Fact crunches the MoD's figures. Read
Health
After new data on Accident and Emergency waiting times was released by the newly-formed NHS Commissioning Board, Labour claimed that the Government is now worse than ever at meeting its own four-hour targets. Read
Crime
"Serious and repeat criminals should not expect to escape with a caution." Those were the words of Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling this morning as the Government launched … Read
Health
UPDATE, 9 April 2013 Today Sir Bruce Keogh, Medical Director of the NHS, admitted that he had acted on "inaccurate data" in suspending children's heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary. … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
*The title of this piece is updated to include 'working' April is set to be the 'all change' month of this year, at least as far as taxes and benefits … Read
Many media outlets this morning cover a former Archbishop of Canterbury criticising the Prime Minister over 'aggressive secularisation'. Lord Carey feels "that his government is aiding and abetting this aggression … Read
Health
On 1st April, the NHS will be "liberated". The Health and Social Care Act, which will change the way that healthcare is commissioned and provided, has proven to be highly … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Housing was at the heart of George Osborne's Budget last week, as the Chancellor claimed that home ownership was key to his vision of an 'aspiration nation'. However Labour hit … Read
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