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When David Cameron appeared on Songs of Praise last weekend, he sought to emphasise that his faith is that of the reassuringly fusty Church of England and a far cry from the scarier type often favoured by conservatives in...
nlnews@archant.co.uk 19 November 2009 A CULTURE of fear has paralysed the justice system in parts of the Kurdish and Turkish communities, replacing it with "one overseen by gang bosses, enfor-ced by the gun and knife". That is...
Liz Forgan gave a speech last night at the Theatrical Management Association 's Ambitions for the New Age conference. Here's part of what she said: I would like to end with a few words about something...which I think is both...
Postgraduate students who are struggling with the pressures of advanced academic work may find solace in the latest report from the National Student Forum (NSF). Set up last year to reflect the experiences of the 500,000...
British citizens have become 'passive bystanders'. They must be given more information and take more responsibility The twin fiscal and democratic deficits facing the UK must be urgently addressed if we are to return to a path...
Student leaders of more than 85 higher education institutions say politicians are conspiring to stop a rise in fees becoming an election issue Student leaders have promised to name and shame every MP who refuses to sign a...
With gang tensions simmering inside, how can colleges keep all students safe? A lot of teenagers feel the need to carry some kind of weapon these days, says Naz Lawrence. It could be anything really: it doesn't have to be a...
Six universities will work as part of a major initiative to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) throughout England and Wales. The six partner universities will develop and initiate activities in...
David Lammy has backed the campaign for fairer pupil funding The higher education minister has backed a call for fairer funding for school pupils in some London boroughs. Responding to Lib Dem Haringey MP Lynne Featherstone's...
The Government was today warned not to engage in "class warfare" in its effort to boost the number of poorer children attending university. A blueprint for the future of the UK's higher education sector was unveiled today by...
