From today's Times: "-Police are being sent skateboarding in an attempt to cultivate a “cooler” image to improve their relations with young people. Hampshire police are sending officers to workshops, attended by up to 30 youngsters aged…

We have, to a certain degree, an anti-social drinking problem in this country.  The solution?  Ban it.  But what are the real causes of this problem?  It doesn't matter - ban it.  We are told today that nearly 200 MPs now want the…

**Conservatives ** A Conservative policy group is to recommend raising charges for foreign lorries to generate £10bn for road improvements, according to reports. John Redwood's economic competitiveness review group, which reports on Friday…

**Government  ** The Ministry of Defence has given security passes to 38 employees of the arms giant BAE, allowing them to go in and out of the ministry's headquarters as they please, it has been revealed. The disclosure has triggered…

It's that time of year where we mock the students who have worked hard for the past 12 months for being handed A grades on plate.  Gradually over the years, there is more and more truth in the accusations that standards have slipped with…

Government Private nurseries are being forced out of business due to an oversupply of places created by state-funded nurseries and day care centres, it was claimed yesterday. As more government-funded centres are provided, some areas have…

Conservatives The Conservative Party is preparing to commit itself to setting up "turnaround" schools for badly-behaved pupils. Discussing a policy programme focused strongly around pupil discipline, shadow schools minister Nick Gibb told…

In another example of the government seemingly having more money to spend than sense, private nurseries are being forced out of business due to an oversupply of places created by state-funded nurseries and day care centres. The Government…

It is being reported that in the first few weeks of government, Gordon Brown has announced a total of 40 government initiatives at a cost just shy of £40bn!  A pretty hefty sum in just a few weeks - confirming that his grip on government…

**Government  ** Gordon Brown has announced more than £39bn in government spending since he became prime minister, revealing the extent to which a new era of cooperation between No 10 and the Treasury has allowed him to dominate the news…

**Government  ** A one million pound cash boost to support rural tourism in England was announced today by Culture Secretary James Purnell. He confirmed the funding at a meeting of tourism chiefs in London. £750,000 will be given to the…

As has long been known, Britain is highly unlikely to meet its renewables targets of 20% set by the EU for 2020.  So how do our civil service advise ministers to sort it out?  "Wriggle out of it"!  A briefing leaked to the Guardian has said…