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Are G8 promises just hollow words?
G8 2006 Who gave G8 a second thought after the sesnational agreement reached in Gleneagles last year, approving £28.8 billion aid and wiping out debt in the world's 18 poorest countries? It also agreed to forge fairer trade deals and increase access to Aids...
Conservative MPs join demo on shareholders’ rights
MPs Jonathan Djanogly and Justine Greening on a demo with Alan Duncan Shares are not just for elite, they are also attractive staff perks and tempting freebies for loyal building society customers. Now it is intended to give small shareholders a fairer deal and more...
Sad news to report
One of Headway's members brushes up on his artistic skills One of the tragic spin-offs caused by my local debt ridden Primary Care Trusts is the dreadful news that a vital centre which cares for brain injured adults is being forced to quit as they plan to sell the...
Now let’s see compassion for neglected animals
Suzy, with the gorgeous Lulu Please report cases like this The compassionate line continues today - but with a focus on animals, particularly those which are neglected and treated cruelly, not just in the UK, but worldwide. Spearheading this project is passionate...
Can you love a hoodie?
A sinister looking hoodie, courtesey of Ian Clowes First of all, exactly what is a hoodie? This definition by Oxford University Press says they are worn by everyone from Paris Hilton to Naomi Campbell. Why I even have one. But now they have come to represent much...
Is Labourhome still asleep?
Labourhome having a Sunday morning lie in It's 10.30am on a Sunday morning. It's been another terrible day for Labour with newspaper headlines naming David Miliband as Prezza's heir apparent (their best idea for a long time). The "media assissantion" has not abated....
Let me introduce you to Janice Small
Janice is hoping for a Kent seat I have given Janice a guest spot on my blog today. We met during last year's general election campaign when she was also a regional press officer. Now she is hoping to contest a seat as a Conservative candidate in the next election....
Facing my demons
Three years ago I was invited to talk about my work at a businesswomen's lunch. I remember preparing my speech in advance, but when the time time, I froze on the spot and was gripped with fear, I was truly awful. Since then I have taken steps to overcome this, and am...
My failure at maths
I don't have a mathematical brain and, thanks to calculators, can get on buy without this skill. However, I wonder if today's method of teaching would have made any difference. My 13-year-old son James has today gone to Pleasurwood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft for a...