There is no compulsion, no legal force behind them.This may not be a problem where many of the recommendations are concerned. And I am not entirely optimistic that, left as it is to voluntary action, Lord Nolan’s recommendations for dealing with institutional disputes on a systematic, sector-owned basis, will be taken up. So it is [...]
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It was a divisive strategy that will not play well in other countries
July 21st, 2010 
admin It was a divisive strategy that will not play well in other countries.It is clear that many Continental politicians see their task as choosing the best point on a trade-off between unemployment and inequality, a trade- off that has pushed Britain and the US towards the low unemployment, high inequality end, and countries like Sweden [...]
Much the same thought springs to mind whenever the Confederation of British Industry parades its non-aligned credentials as far as
July 21st, 2010 admin Much the same thought springs to mind whenever the Confederation of British Industry parades its non-aligned credentials as far as party politics goes. The organisation’s political neutrality was on display again yesterday as it patiently explained why it stood four-square behind John Major on Europe even as he was threatening to tear up everything the [...]
That Granada can suggest one set of strategies in the heat of the battle then calmly execute a U-turn must
July 21st, 2010 admin That Granada can suggest one set of strategies in the heat of the battle, then calmly execute a U-turn, must be viewed as a bit rich.
It wouldn’t be the first time. At the outset of the battle, in November, Granada said it would sell the trophy hotels, the Savoy stake, the Alpha Airports holding and, [...]
The price of being part of national choice may be less academic independence less freedom to be distinctive and financial vulnerability
July 21st, 2010 admin The price of being part of national choice may be less academic independence, less freedom to be distinctive, and financial vulnerability to government cuts. Where independent schools, with all their variety, are a guaranteed and an integral part of the freedom of parental choice there is no class-based hostility However, for independents, there is a [...]
Among their hits were I’m an Old Cowhand Goodnight Soldier The Moon Hangs
July 21st, 2010 admin Among their hits were “I’m an Old Cowhand”, “Goodnight Soldier”, “The Moon Hangs Low” and “Little Old Rag Doll”.The band’s sound, which had until then been firmly rooted in the stringband traditions of the South Eastern States, began to reflect the music that was emerging from Texas, Oklahoma and California. Hollywood-based singing cowboys such as [...]