Archive of 8 January 2008
Straw seeks prison officers strike ban
The government is to reintroduce a ban on prison officer strikes, two years after repealing similar legislation.
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Hain apologises for donation failure
Peter Hain failed to declare thousands of pounds worth of donations towards his unsuccessful bid to become deputy leader of the Labour party last summer, it has emerged.
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Govt seeks three-year public sector pay deal
Lengthening public sector pay deals to three years will provide stability greatly needed by the British economy, Gordon Brown has said.
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Cameron seen as better leader than Brown
David Cameron is now seen by the public as a better leader than Gordon Brown, according to the latest opinion poll.
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Doctors voice reform concerns
Doctors have voiced concern about the government's proposals to boost the NHS' emphasis on "preventative" healthcare.
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Report criticises govt control of medic training
The government should be stripped of its responsibility for overseeing the training of junior doctors, a report into last year's medic recruitment fiasco has concluded.
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PM hints ID cards may not be compulsory
Planned identity cards may not be compulsory for British citizens, the prime minister said today.
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MPs oppose second degree funding cuts
MPs are preparing to debate government proposals to cut £100 million of funding from adult learning, after the prime minister said resources must be targeted at those with no qualifications.
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MPs agree prison officer strike ban
MPs have voted in favour of a ban on strikes by prison officers.
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