Good news yesterday from the Department for Work and Pensions with the monthly unemployment and employment statistics indicating that we are on the right track. Economic recovery is inevitably a horribly long process but figures like these support the idea that, yes, the economy is slowly starting to heal. A quarter of the deficit has…
Andy Parkinson, director of Consilium Research and Consultancy Limited explains how CASE can help shape decision making as part of modernising library services.
I was honoured to be invited to speak on Tuesday night at the annual World Travel Market (WTM). This is key date in the international travel trade calendar, attended by more than 45,000 travel professionals from around the world. It has been running for 32 years, and has become a huge business-to-business opportunity, where millions…
There’s a lot of myth and nonsense surrounding the history of women’s football. It is commonly believed, for example, that up until very recently, football in England was basically a game for men.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission and its role have been the subject of much debate over the last year. It was set up in order to help create a Britain where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. They are aims that chime with the innate…
Ella Romanos, CEO of Plymouth-based indie gaming company Remode tells us about what visitors can look forward to during this year’s ExPlay Festival in Bath.
The London 2012 Games may be over, but the achievements of the Olympians and Paralympians are continuing to inspire people to take up sport. Derek Peaple, headteacher of Park House School in Newbury, Berkshire, explains how his school is making the most of that inspiration to get children involved in sport.
It was a privilege to be at the opening of the FA’s National Football Centre, St George’s Park, in Burton-Upon-Trent on Wednesday in what was a big day for football in this country.
In my last blog I touched on the challenge we’re facing in bringing about economic recovery through growth. This is hugely important – the Government’s No.1 priority in fact.
Martin Austin, chair of the Derby Wheelblazers reveals the impact of ‘the London 2012 effect’ on wheelchair basketball.
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