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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

The Big Nasties': What are the spending problems facing government?

Major long-term investment is needed in health, defense, and nuclear sectors.
Government criticized for lack of forward thinking, group-think culture, and poor infrastructure. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
EU data protection

New online safety law may disappoint public without tangible' change, say MPs

Confidence in the new online safety regime could be undermined due to delays and limited powers granted to Ofcom. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

HS2 now offers 'very poor value for money', MPs warn

The cancellation of HS2's northern legs makes the project poor value for money, according to a report from the Public Accounts Committee.
The report raises questions about the government's decision to only complete Phase 1 of the project and states that it will not be value for money. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

700,0000 pupils being taught in schools in England that need major refurbishment

Approximately 700,000 students are learning in schools that require major repairs or refurbishments.
The government's School Rebuilding Programme has been dominated by concerns over reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).
MPs criticize the lack of basic information from the government regarding the concrete crisis in schools. [ more ]
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