Inflation Lowest in Four and a Half Years
Inflation fell more sharply than expected in May, driven by a sharp drop in air fares and retail prices, with food prices at their lowest level in eight years.
25 Jun 2014
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Lib Dems to Protect Education from Cradle to College
The Liberal Democrats will protect the full education budget in the next parliament, Nick Clegg announced at his monthly press conference.
24 Jun 2014
New Guidance Helps Teachers Identify Poor Mental Health from Bad Behaviour
New guidance published will help teachers better identify mental health problems in young people. This means that fewer pupils will be wrongly labelled as trouble-makers.
23 Jun 2014
Forced Marriage Is a Criminal Offence
Forcing someone to marry against their will has become a criminal offence. New legislation is designed to help people in England, Wales and UK nationals overseas who are at risk of becoming victims of forced marriage.
21 Jun 2014
A Qualified Teacher for Every Child
Liberal Democrats have announced that the Liberal Democrat manifesto will include a commitment to a "parental guarantee" - so that every parent can be confident that their child will be taught a core curriculum by a properly qualified teacher.
20 Jun 2014
Lib Dem Minister Steve Webb: Businesses Must See the Potential of Older Workers
At the launch of a new action plan this week, Liberal Democrat Pensions Minister Steve Webb stressed that British businesses must realise the potential of older workers and help people to stay in the workplace.
19 Jun 2014