Election update, 28 April: polling, the Union, and 'White Van Dan'
It's nine days until the election and there is plenty of political news out today. The Daily Mail covers criticism of Labour's 'use it or lose it' proposal to encourage … Read
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It's nine days until the election and there is plenty of political news out today. The Daily Mail covers criticism of Labour's 'use it or lose it' proposal to encourage … Read
Education
We've taken a look at competing claims about apprenticeships in the Conservative and Labour manifestos for the 2015 general election. Read
Education
"We will end the wasteful and poorly performing Free Schools programme"—Labour manifesto "There are over 250 new free schools [...] delivering better education for the children who need it most"—Conservative … Read
Health
More patients, and in particular more elderly patients, mean demand for NHS services in England is on the rise. During the last parliament the population of England will have increased … Read
News of Labour's proposed housing reforms dominates newspaper coverage for the second day running. The Financial Times, Mirror, the i and Times all lead today with the party's intention to … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Key issues Housebuilding has not been keeping up with the rate of demand for a long time. Latest figures show that the rate of house building over time and number … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
"Labour put up tax on earnings by £1,895 in real terms for the average household"—Conservative Party press release Labour claimed that the coalition raised taxes by £1,100, and now the … Read
Housing is back on the agenda today, with Labour's pledge to cap rent increases featuring on the front page of The Observer and The Sunday Times. Read our housing briefing … Read
Health
We looked at whether the average private patient income has gone up per foundation trust or not. Read
The potential for coalition manoeuvring post-election continues to make headlines, featuring on the front pages of the Financial Times and Telegraph today. Also on the front page of the Telegraph … Read
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