Manchester to pilot economy push Greater Manchester authorities will receive new powers Greater Manchester has been chosen to pilot a scheme aimed at driving the UK’s economy through the regions, the government has announced. Chancellor Alistair Darling unveiled the plan in his annual budget speech to promote economic investment. As Continue Reading

What’s New Bill Title Type of Update Date Amended Coroners and Justice Bill Amendment 22.06.2009 Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Bill Amendment  22.06.2009 Policing and Crime Bill Amendment  22.06.2009

What’s New Publications and Podcasts 339 – Nutritional Standards in UK Schools Four page POSTnote, July 2009 In 2006, 617 million school meals were served in England alone. The situation regarding school meals differs in the constituent countries of the UK. In England, new legislation on minimum nutritional standards in Continue Reading

With figures from across the political spectrum increasingly questioning the use of £76bn to replace Trident, CND will be speaking on the issue as part of a session on the ‘Green New Deal’: CND Vice Chair Prof Dave Webb, with Jenny Jones AM & Prof Doreen Massey Other speakers at the Continue Reading