Member Article Archive
A patient-centric approach
The government's vision for high-quality health services through greater collaborative working and patient involvement was championed by health minister Earl Howe at an event in Parliament on Tuesday night.
Thursday 4th November 2010
Cable meets shopfloor colleagues
Last night (Tuesday, November 2) the British Retail Consortium and all-party retail group hosted their annual parliamentary reception to celebrate the vital role that retail plays in creating employment and investing in the training and skills of its staff.
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Digital TV: 'A great British success story'
ePolitix.com speaks to the Digital Television Group about the industry's influence in Parliament and its impact on the economy.
Monday 1st November 2010
Aviation – the Cinderella of the coalition's transport strategy?
Simon Buck, chief executive of the British Air Transport Association, writes for ePolitix.com on the day the government increases taxes on aviation by up to 50 per cent.
Monday 1st November 2010
A 'momentous event' in Parliament
Abiodun Olatokun, MYP for Birmingham, speaks to ePolitix.com ahead of the UK Youth Parliament session in the House of Commons.
Friday 29th October 2010
Educating children about the hazards of building sites
ePolitix.com speaks to Sonia Allen, marketing manager at the National Federation of Builders (NFB) about the organisation being presented with a corporate social responsibility award for its 'Stay Safe, Stay Away' national safety campaign.
Thursday 28th October 2010
Foundations for prosperity
In the third instalment of ePolitix.com's interview to mark the release of the Legatum Institute's 2010 Prosperity Index, we talk to Jiaehae Choi about why countries have moved up or down the index since 2009.
Thursday 28th October 2010
Why Nordic countries are so prosperous
In ePolitix.com's second interview with Jiehae Choi, researcher at the Legatum Institute, to mark the release of the 2010 Prosperity Index, we look at why Nordic countries are rated the most prosperous.
Wednesday 27th October 2010
If you're not religious, for God's sake say so!
Naomi Phillips, head of public affairs at the British Humanist Association writes for ePolitix.com about its new campaign to ensure non-religious people accurately record themselves as so in the 2011 Census.
Wednesday 27th October 2010
Is your country truly prosperous?
ePolitix.com speaks to Jiehae Choi, researcher at the Legatum Institute, in the first of a week-long series of interviews to mark the release of the 2010 Prosperity Index
Tuesday 26th October 2010
A return to Thatcherite Britain?
ePolitix.com speaks to Roger Jeary, director of research at Unite the union, about employment rights under the coalition and the prospect of industrial action.
Monday 25th October 2010
Who is your big influence?
Last week saw the launch of early-intervention charity, Chance UK's Big Influence campaign.
Monday 25th October 2010
Training is a 'society issue'
Simon Bartley, chief executive of UK Skills, speaks to ePolitix.com about the importance of skills in an uncertain economic climate.
Monday 25th October 2010
Spending review is just the beginning
Su Sayer OBE, chief executive of United Response looks at the impact of the spending review on adults with learning disabilities.
Thursday 21st October 2010
Spending review: fair deal for people in later life
Today's comprehensive spending review represents a fair deal for people in later life, with a range of announcements on pensions, social care and universal benefits according.
Wednesday 20th October 2010
Without funding we will see a 'YouthQuake'
ePolitix.com speaks to Davina Goodchild, chief executive of Youth Action Network (YAN), about the devastating effect cuts are and will have on youth volunteering, with or without the Big Society.
Wednesday 20th October 2010
A better future for care-leavers
Professor Mike Kelly, public health excellence centre director at NICE, talks to ePolitix.com ahead of National Care Leavers' Week, about how new guidance published today can improve life chances for care-leavers.
Tuesday 19th October 2010
'A vaccine could be developed'
ePolitix.com speaks to Dr Ruth Swann, leader of Against Breast Cancer's research group, about government funding for cancer research and the possibility of a breast cancer vaccine.
Monday 18th October 2010
Putting the hire industry on the 'political radar'
Graham Arundell, managing director of Hire Association Europe, speaks to ePolitix.com about the hire industry, the recession and spending cuts.
Friday 15th October 2010
Massive cuts will destroy communities
Gail Cartmail, assistant general secretary for public services at Unite, outlines the union's concerns ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Wednesday 13th October 2010
Importance of aviation in a time of austerity
ePolitix.com speaks to Simon Buck, chief executive of the British Air Transport Association, about aviation taxes, the importance of aviation to the economy, and the volcanic ash crisis earlier this year.
Wednesday 13th October 2010
Rare opportunity to focus on reducing public sector waste
ePolitix.com speaks to Phil McCabe of the Forum of Private Business about the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and what it means to small businesses.
Wednesday 13th October 2010
Promoting the best interests of animal welfare
ePolitix.com speaks to Peter Jinman, president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, about government legislation and impending cuts.
Monday 11th October 2010
Spending in construction 'stays at home'
The position of the construction industry as a driver of economic growth was discussed at a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Friday 8th October 2010
'We are the Big Society'
ePolitix.com speaks to Gracia McGrath, chief executive of Chance UK, about attending Conservative Party conference, early intervention and the Big Society
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Hand in hand with Sarah's law
ePolitix.com speaks to Deborah Denis, media and communications manager at the Lucy Faithfull Foundation and Stop it Now! UK and Ireland, about the launch of child sexual abuse information site www.parentsprotect.co.uk.
Monday 4th October 2010
Empowering a coalition of tree planters
As the second day of the Conservative party conference starts in Birmingham, the Woodland Trust comments on the government's commitment to a national tree planting campaign.
Monday 4th October 2010
Labour has 'come home' under Ed Miliband
With the election of a new leader the Labour Party has "come back towards its home", says Gillian Goodswen of the National Union of Teachers.
Friday 1st October 2010
Concern for further cuts
ePolitix.com speaks to Julia Evans, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders ahead of its Conservative Party conference fringe event.
Friday 1st October 2010
Part-time students, part-time attention
Professor Ruth Farwell, vice-chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University and chair of GuildHE, writes for ePolitix.com following the publication of a report by Universities UK on the future of part-time study.
Thursday 30th September 2010
Ed Miliband gained 'credibility' at Copenhagen
Ed Miliband's handling of last year's Copenhagen climate change summit marked him out as a future leader, according to Emily Thornberry.
Tuesday 28th September 2010
Woodland for all
Sian Atkinson, conservation team leader at the Woodland Trust, speaks to ePolitix.com about the Trust’s new report, Space for People.
Monday 27th September 2010
Number plate test 'unscientific and outdated'
There is "no scientific basis" for the current eye sight test given to new drivers, warns Heather Marshall of the Eye Health Alliance.
Friday 24th September 2010
Concern for medical research in government cuts
ePolitix.com speaks to Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director, British Heart Foundation, during the party conference season.
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Transport Hub provides 'one voice' for the sector
Luke Pollard, head of public affairs for the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), speaks to ePolitix.com about the Transport Hub and its plans for the party conference season.
Monday 20th September 2010
The ultimate decision rests with Parliament
ePolitix.com speaks to Marc Seale, chief executive of the Health Professions Council, about the regulation of psychotherapists and counsellors.
Thursday 16th September 2010
The arts accept 'fair share' of cuts
ePolitix.com speaks to Paul Collard, chief executive of Creativity, Culture and Education, on cuts in the arts sector.
Friday 10th September 2010
Professional volunteering-'part of big society'
ePolitix.com speaks to Chris Hanks, president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, about the publication of its 'Paper in Professionalism' on pro bono work
Wednesday 8th September 2010
Early intervention in education is 'key'
Nardia Foster, national chairman of Voice, speaks to ePolitix.com about her views on educational practices.
Wednesday 8th September 2010
A healthy construction industry equals a healthy economy
ePolitix.com speaks to Simon Storer, communications and external affairs director at the Construction Products Association, about the government's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
Monday 6th September 2010
Spending review could be perfect storm for colleges
John Stone, chief executive of LSN, writes for ePolitix.com about the impact the government's spending review will have on further education.
Thursday 26th August 2010
Students 'more motivated than ever'
Ian Toone, senior professional officer (education) for Voice, comments on GCSE results.
Wednesday 25th August 2010
Dangerous dog laws 'complete nonsense'
Existing legislation designed to control dangerous dogs is "complete nonsense" and contributing to the rise in so-called status dogs, according to animal welfare charity Blue Cross.
Tuesday 24th August 2010
GCSE pupils adapting to 'a changing world'
Andrew Hall, chief executive of the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, writes for ePolitix.com on GCSE results day.
Tuesday 24th August 2010
Students should be 'congratulated on their success'
ePolitix.com speaks to Ian Toone, senior professional officer at teaching union Voice, about the highs and lows of A-level results day.
Thursday 19th August 2010
'Change and opportunity' in exams
Andrew Hall, chief executive of the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, speaks to ePolitix.com about its role in A-level results day.
Thursday 19th August 2010
A* grade may cause division
Kevin Courtney, deputy general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, outlines its views on A-level results and the government's approach to education policy.
Thursday 19th August 2010
Opportunities 'snatched away' from students
Ahead of A-level results, the NASUWT writes for ePolitix.com about the quality of opportunity for young people in the UK.
Wednesday 18th August 2010
Fairness for every candidate at A-level
Ofqual writes for ePolitix.com, reassuring university applicants that A-level results will be fair.
Tuesday 17th August 2010
'We should have positive action here'
ePolitix.com speaks to Dr Elizabeth Henry, chief executive of Race on the Agenda (ROTA) about tackling inequality both in and outside of Parliament.
Wednesday 11th August 2010
Changing the image of manufacturing
ePolitix.com speaks to Nick Hussey, director of Manufacturing Insight, about its role in influencing parliamentarians.
Monday 9th August 2010
UK needs to 'skill up'
Jo Causon, chief executive of the Institute of Customer Service, speaks to ePolitix.com about the role of professional bodies in helping the government to promote skills.
Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Green Investment Bank 'must be independent of government'
The Westminster Sustainable Business Forum, a coalition of business leaders from across UK industry, calls on the government to finalise its plans for a Green Investment Bank.
Friday 30th July 2010
Prevention of child sexual abuse 'needs to be prioritised'
ePolitix.com speaks to Stop It Now! Wales campaign manager, Rebecca Wasinski about its campaign calling on the new Welsh Assembly Government elected in May 2011 to commit to the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Friday 30th July 2010
Historic move for older people
Age UK comment on the announcement that the Default Retirement Age will be abolished.
Thursday 29th July 2010
Advertising and the Big Society-'happy bedfellows'
ePolitix.com speaks to Ian Barber, director of communications at the Advertising Association, about the Big Society and the economic downturn.
Wednesday 28th July 2010
'A critical juncture for skills'
ePolitix.com speaks to Chris Hanks, president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, about the publication of its skills prospectus.
Tuesday 27th July 2010
Government's opportunity to improve the UK's competitive landscape
Jonathan Lipkin, head of research at the Investment Management Association (IMA), speaks to ePolitix.com about the publication of the IMA's latest Asset Management Survey.
Monday 26th July 2010
Changing the NEET mindset
Sarah Gracey, policy analyst for LSN, speaks to ePolitix.com, on the launch of a report into NEETs.
Monday 19th July 2010
Benefits system is 'broken'
Lord Freud has declared that the coalition government is "signed up" to welfare reform.
Friday 16th July 2010
Government u-turn on cigarette vending machines
Following revelations that the government is to review legislation brought in by Labour to ban cigarette vending machines from pubs and tobacco displays from retailers, ePolitix.com garners the opinion of Betty McBride, policy director at the British Heart Foundation.
Friday 16th July 2010
Co-operation needed on climate change
The Speaker of the House of Commons has chaired a debate on climate change at an international parliamentary conference.
Friday 16th July 2010
Training- 'more important than ever'
Simon Bartley, chief executive of UK Skills, writes for ePolitix.com on the National Training Awards.
Friday 16th July 2010
'Moral duty' to tackle climate change
A gathering of international parliamentarians has been informed that 'climate change is a reality'.
Thursday 15th July 2010
Spreading the word about donation
ePolitix.com speaks to the chief executive of NHS Blood and Transplant, Lynda Hamlyn about giving blood and the need for organ donors.
Thursday 15th July 2010