Caroline Flint’s shadow local government team was named today. It includes former Labour treasurer Jack Dromey and Alison Seabeck, who advised Nick Raynsford when he was local government minister
The education watchdog Ofsted today exposed serious flaws in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities, calling for 'a shift in direction'
So farewell then Audit Commission and hello amateur bean counters. David Walker takes a look at the coalition's plans for 'super audit' - and wonders if they're outside most people's comfort zone
Health policy experts have called for the government to encourage joint working in the NHS, criticising the ‘perverse incentives’ and existing barriers to collaboration in the system
There has been a record increase in the number of written complaints about NHS hospitals and community health services in England, according to figures released today
London Mayor Boris Johnson today pledged £4m of funding for sports projects that help tackle crime, unemployment and other social problems in the capital
The coalition needs to be more restrictive with health and welfare spending if it is serious about paying down the deficit and reforming public services, a Right-wing think-tank is warning.
'Personalisation' is about to be rolled out across the public services. And it could be an effective way to empower citizens and cut costs. But what is the track record so far in social care?...
The health white paper promises to liberate the NHS by abolishing expensive top-down red tape. But is handing financial control to GPs really sensible? David Williams weighs up the evidence
