Adopt a new way of life
Two mums have said adopting through Kent County Council has changed their lives for the better. They spoke as part of KCC's ongoing campaign to look for people to provide loving and permanent homes for children.
12 Nov 2010
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Consultation the Tory way: Decision first, ask later!
Cllr David Kendall has slammed the Tories for making decisions on parking charges and issuing statements on matters before a decision is made by the council and local retailers are consulted.
12 Nov 2010
Burt: Lib Dems leading the fight against unfair bank charges
"For too long the balance of power between banks and their customers has been skewed in the banks' favour. We want a system that is fairer for customers and that is what the Liberal Democrats in Government are determined to deliver."
14 Nov 2010
Nick Clegg: Poverty plus a pound isn't enough
All governments promise welfare reform. Very few deliver. In 1997 Labour promised to "cut the bills of social failure" and to "make work pay". But during its 13 years in office the welfare bill rose by 40% to £87bn. People moving into work can still lose more than 90% of every pound they earn: a punitive tax burden on the shoulders of the poor.
13 Nov 2010
About time older people had the same rights as everyone else, Liz tells Parliament
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has made a speech in the European Parliament demanding that Europe's older people should not be treated as second class citizens.
12 Nov 2010
COUNCIL TO BEGIN CHARGING INTEREST ON DEBTS- Headley
Bedford Borough Council has announced plans to begin charging interest on overdue commercial debts. This follows increasing concerns in recent months of the impact on Council finances due to delays in payment of invoices.
12 Nov 2010