Member Article Archive
'A unified approach' to skills
A conference on skills and employment has been told of the 'responsibility' that the government has to ensure adequate skills training.
Wednesday 14th July 2010
Putting older people first
Minister for pensions Steve Webb MP set out reforms to benefit older people at a reception in Parliament for Age UK yesterday afternoon.
Tuesday 13th July 2010
Changes to exams 'consistent and fair'
Isabel Nisbet, chief executive of Ofqual, outlines the changes to the A-level system taking effect this year.
Thursday 8th July 2010
Apprenticeships- 'a solution to economic ills'
Simon Bartley, ceo of UK Skills, calls on the government to establish a new framework for apprenticeships.
Wednesday 7th July 2010
PSHE education 'essential'
The PSHE Association outlines to Westminster the importance of personal, social and health education.
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Championing education in Westminster
The NASUWT outlines its concerns on the coalition government's approach to education.
Monday 5th July 2010
Expertise 'must be sought' by Parliament
MPs and peers have been told of the importance of seeking advice from engineers on science and technology policy.
Wednesday 30th June 2010
Providing a 'vision to prevent paralysis'
A parliamentary reception has been informed of the "revolutionary treatments" being developed through research into spinal cord injuries.
Tuesday 29th June 2010
Remaining competitive in a global market
ePolitix.com speaks to Terry Watts, Proskills chief executive, on the work of the organisation and its influence in Parliament.
Tuesday 29th June 2010
Improving the law
ePolitix.com speaks to Sir James Munby, chairman of the Law Commission, about its role and its relationship with government.
Tuesday 29th June 2010
'Opening up democracy'
ePolitix.com speaks to Su Sayer, chief executive of United Response, about its forthcoming MP briefing, 'Opening up Democracy'
Monday 28th June 2010
Promoting spinal research to Parliament
Jonathan Miall, chief executive of Spinal Research UK, speaks to ePolitix.com ahead of its forthcoming parliamentary reception.
Friday 25th June 2010
How to help those mired in debt
ePolitix.com speaks to Steven Law, president of R3 the insolvency trade body about its forthcoming MP briefing and the issue of insolvency.
Thursday 24th June 2010
'Technology revolution' the way for education to survive cuts
John Stone, chief executive of LSN, responds to the emergency budget.
Thursday 24th June 2010
From Attlee to Adam Smith
Chief executive of the British Humanist Association, Andrew Copson writes for ePolitix.com about the role humanists have played in British politics.
Thursday 24th June 2010
Dear chancellor - a letter from London First
Baroness Valentine, chief executive of London First, sends a letter to the chancellor ahead of the Budget.
Monday 21st June 2010
Gove supports Teach First expansion
The education secretary declared himself an "unashamed supporter" of teaching recruitment charity Teach First, at an awards ceremony last night.
Friday 18th June 2010
Advertising 'part of the solution'
The Advertising Association responds to Nick Clegg's speech on making the UK a better place for children.
Friday 18th June 2010
Bankers 'must pay' for their mistakes
Gail Cartmail, assistant general secretary of Unite, writes for ePolitix.com ahead of the Budget.
Friday 18th June 2010
Technology:'Innovative solutions for the public sector'
Ian Gray, chief executive of the Technology Strategy Board, outlines the work of small businesses in government procurement.
Thursday 17th June 2010
Technology: Engineering must be at the heart of government policy
The Institution of Engineering and Technology outlines how the government can support engineering in the UK.
Wednesday 16th June 2010
GuildHE: The importance of increasing student choice
Professor Joy Carter, an executive member of GuildHE, responds to David Willetts' speech on higher education.
Tuesday 15th June 2010
Technology: New MPs are 'not the digital generation'
ePolitix.com speaks to Tim Marshall, chief executive of JANET(UK), about its role in influencing parliamentarians.
Tuesday 15th June 2010
'Wider benefits' of expanding degree provision
John Stone, chief executive of LSN, writes for ePolitix.com welcoming the coalition's suggestion that Further Education colleges should provide degree courses.
Friday 11th June 2010
'Education and awareness would save hospital admissions'
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust writes for ePolitix.com on what it would like to see enacted by the new government
Thursday 10th June 2010
'Health policy announcements... great cause for optimism'
MEND writes for ePolitix.com on the government's plans for public health.
Thursday 10th June 2010
'The economic downturn has brought tremendous challenges'
ePolitix.com speaks to Major General Matthew Sykes about his new appointment and the challenges that lie ahead in his post as chief executive of Elizabeth Finn Care
Wednesday 9th June 2010
Health: Advances in breast cancer research
Against Breast Cancer writes for ePolitix.com about its research into the effects of diet and lifestyle on people with breast cancer
Wednesday 9th June 2010
'Children in care are not commodities'
ePolitix.com speaks to singer and songwriter Kyle Simmons about his experiences in care and his hopes for future care-leavers.
Tuesday 8th June 2010
Health: 'Commitment to cut health inequalities should be commended'
The British Heart Foundation writes for ePolitix.com on the government's proposals to improve healthcare.
Tuesday 8th June 2010
'One of the most pressing issues facing the country'
The Disabilities Trust writes for ePolitix.com on the government's decision to set up a commission on the long-term funding of social care.
Monday 7th June 2010
'Reform in an ageing society is crucial'
Age UK writes for ePolitix.com about the government's announcement of a new commission on social care reform
Monday 7th June 2010