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Mehdi's Morning Memo: Immigration - Cable Vs Clegg

Huffington Post | Mehdi Hasan | Posted 22.03.2013 | UK Politics

The ten things you need to know on Friday 22 March 2013... 1) IMMIGRATION - CABLE VS CLEGG From the Sun: "A spectacular clash between Nick Cl...

IFS Warn Of More Welfare Cuts And Taxes

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 06.12.2012 | UK Politics

The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that further welfare cuts and tax rises are "on the cards" if the Chancellor is to meet ...

Could Austerity Last Until 2018?

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 26.11.2012 | UK

The era of austerity could last until 2018 as George Osborne is forced to extend spending cuts still further into the next parliament, a respected eco...

NHS Funding Squeeze Set To Last At Least 10 Years

PA | Posted 04.07.2012 | UK

The range of services available free on the NHS should be reconsidered, financial experts have said, after research suggests that the health service i...

The Couple Penalty: IFS Warn On Benefit Cap

PA | Posted 03.02.2012 | UK Politics

The government's benefit cap may create a "couple penalty" in the welfare system, encouraging spouses and partners to live apart, a leading economic t...

Government To Underspend, But Many Deep Cuts Yet To Come, IFS Says

Huffington Post UK | Peter Guest | Posted 01.02.2012 | UK Politics

The UK government is on course underspend by more than £3bn this year, according to analysis from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). Despite deep...

August Babies More Likely To Be Bullied And Under-Perform Academically, Study Claims

Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 01.01.2012 | UK Universities & Education

Children born in August are less likely to go on to study at top universities, more likely to be bullied at school and struggle to catch up with their...

Education Cuts Worst Since The 50s

PA | Posted 24.12.2011 | UK Universities & Education

Schools and universities are facing the largest cuts to public education spending since the 1950s, which could lead to a drop in achievement, accordin...

IFS In Warning Over 50p Tax Rate

PA | Press Association | Posted 13.11.2011 | UK Politics

The 50p top rate of tax may not be bringing in any income for the Government and could even be costing the Treasury revenue, a leading economic think-...

Spending Cuts To Hit Living Standards 'Harder Than Before'

PA | Posted 11.11.2011 | UK

The impact of public spending cuts and tax rises on UK household incomes will be felt for up to 10 years, an economic study has warned, as the worst e...