Preservation of our lowland waterways is too important to be left to chance, self management, or market forces, says ALI MEMON. It is an area in need of stronger political will and firmer regulation by Central Government and local authorities. READ MORE
The debate over the value a degree education is starting to overplay the role of technical skills, writes Anthony Brien. Trade and vocational training is enjoying a revival, driven by concerns overstudent debt, poor workforce planning, skills shortages and an oversupply of graduates in a few isolated cases. READ MORE
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