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Under new plans from the Liberal Democrats millions of public sector workers would see better wages... Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg said public sector workers have “made enough sacrifices” and that it is time to end “the era of pay restraint”. Pay, he said, should increase in real terms...

Launching the SNP's general election manifesto, Nicola Sturgeon says her party will represent the interest of voters across the UK... Today, the Scottish National Party (SNP) launched its manifesto. The party has pledged to represent the whole of the UK, not just Scotland, if they are brought in to help...

Official figures have revealed that UK unemployment fell to 1.84 million in the three months to February... Unemployment figures have seen an improvement, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics. The rate fell by 76,000 to 1.84 million, meaning the rate of unemployment fell to 5.6...

The Green Party is set to launch its election manifesto, which will include a call to “take back” the NHS from the private sector Party leader Natalie Bennett and MP Caroline Lucas are set to unveil their party's election manifesto today. It will focus on issues such as stopping the...

There has been significant growth in the number of new workers being taken on by companies across the UK... According to the latest Business Trends Report from BDO the employment index has seen growth. The readings for March came in at 113.0. This was almost the same as February's figure...

If the Conservatives remain in power funding in Wales would remain higher than it is in England, according to the Chancellor George Osborne... On the campaign trail in Wales, Chancellor George Osborne reiterated his pledge to negotiate a funding deal for the nation if his party wins the election. The issue...

First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Nicola Sturgeon has said she will help make Ed Miliband PM if the Conservatives do not win a majority... Despite Labour leader Ed Miliband emphatically declaring during his TV appearance with Jeremy Paxman that he had no plans to ally...

Party leaders have made new pledges today based on employment, taxation and health as the battle for Downing Street gets underway... On the campaign trail, the leaders of the three major parties have laid out some of their plans if they win the General Election on 7 May. Today, Liberal Democrat...

With six weeks until the General Election the debate season kicked-off last night with a showdown between TV political heavyweight Jeremy Paxman and the leaders of the two main parties...   The first debate did not get off to a good start for either David Cameron or Ed Miliband, with Jeremy...

High street shops will be able to install 'click and collect' lockers without gaining planning permission under new government measures... From the 15 April retailers will be able to install the lockers without having to gain planning permission. It is hoped removing the bureaucracy surrounding the installation of click and...

The government has set out new plans to revolutionise transport in the north of England... The Northern Transport Strategy report includes details of a multi-billion pound railway scheme, as well as long term plans to improve road links. The Chancellor George Osborne hopes this will create a “northern powerhouse”. The report...

Fibre broadband coverage extends to 17,000 more homes and businesses across South Gloucestershire... The Great Western Broadband (GWB) partnership between South Gloucestershire Council, Wiltshire Council, and BT has announced services will roll out to more homes and businesses throughout the region. The first phase of the rollout is expected to complete...

A part of Bristol’s status as 2015 European Green Capital involves becoming the UK’s most energy efficient major city. Here, the Council outline their Warm Up Bristol initiative targeting poorly insulated and energy inefficient homes…   Bristol has some of the oldest housing stock in Europe and each year in the...

The government has announced the National Minimum Wage is set to increase by 20p from October... The National Minimum Wage is set to increase, it has emerged. The news comes a day after an independent review found numerous high street chains had not committed to the Living Wage. Currently, the minimum...

As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, Adjacent Digital Politics examines the value of these training schemes and how they can help young people... Since taking power, the coalition government has been keen to push apprenticeships as an alternative method of training for the workplace. Many of the largest...

The government has announced £3m will be made available to set up low carbon heat networks across 55 local authorities... An extra £3m funding will be awarded to councils across England and Wales. The government announced 55 local authorities will benefit from the additional funding, which will be used to...

Ofsted has reported children's social care services are inadequate in three-quarters of the local authorities inspected across England... Across England a total of three-quarters of the local authorities inspected were found to be inadequate or required improvements. Ofsted inspected more than 5,000 children's homes and other social care provisions run by 43 councils. The watchdog...

A new study has revealed that switching to electric cars could cut the amount of oil the UK needs to import by 40 per cent by 2030... A new study undertaken by Cambridge Econometrics revealed that on average a driver could save £1,000 per year on fuel bills by switching...

In a visit to Derbyshire, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has seen how the government’s record investment in the rail network is connecting communities and boosting local business... McLoughlin travelled to Ilkeston to mark the start of work on a brand-new station serving the town, which will transform travel for passengers...

Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Commission gives an overview of his priorities for the coming year… The overall aim of the new European Commission, in office since November 2014, is to help improve the everyday lives of people across the continent. Creating and investing...