James Richards

is a freelance journalist

Recent articles

Public sector employment falls to record low

The number of people working in the UK’s public sector in June fell to the lowest level since... Read more
MPs urge government to clarify HS2 route and timetable

The government must set out a realistic timetable for delivering the High Speed 2 rail project and... Read more
Syrian refugee resettlement project could cost around £1.7bn, says NAO

The UK’s resettlement programme for Syrian refugees could have a total cost of £1.7bn, the National... Read more
Health and care coalition to lobby for EU workers to remain in UK

A coalition of 29 health and social care organisations has been formed with the aim of lobbying the... Read more
Councils reject North East devolution deal over funding fears

Councils in the North East have rejected a devolution deal agreed with Whitehall under the Northern... Read more
DfE lacks “clear rationale” for funding apprenticeship scheme

The Department for Education lacks a “clear rationale” to explain how an increase in apprenticeship... Read more
Universities agree ‘most ambitious’ access agreements yet

Universities in England have made the ‘most ambitious’ commitments yet to helping under-represented... Read more
Junior doctors call off next week’s strike

Junior doctors in England have called off a five-day strike that was due to start on 12 September... Read more
Councils offer 20,000 places to settle Syrian refugees

The government is on track to fulfill its pledge to settle 20,000 Syrian refugees by 2020 after the... Read more
Junior doctors to stage longest strike in NHS history

Junior doctors in England are to strike for five consecutive days within the next fortnight in... Read more

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