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Offers a look at public administration at medical facilities in Great Britain. Report that there is a lack of paper for doctors to write on at a medical facility in Great Britain; Lack of thermometers in hospitals; Absence of someone to be in charge of providing basic items such as these.

The article discusses the history of the House of Commons in Great Britain, focusing on members Rhodes Boyson and Gwnfor Evans, who wrote so-called Black Paper policy statements for their political parties when in opposition in the 1960s and 1970s.

The article profiles Andy Coulson, the director of communications for the British Conservative Party. A number of points are addressed including Coulson's experience with the British tabloid press, the sense that he will bring a veneer of populism to the Conservative Party and the support he receives from Conservative Party leader David Cameron.

The article evaluates the environmental policy of the government of British prime minister Gordon Brown, as executed by environment secretary Hilary Benn. The author is critical of the two men and claims that Britain's policy on global warming is ineffective and confused. The author endorses an environmental initiative put forward by German chancellor Angela Merkel and urges its adoption in Great Britain.

Discusses the debate in Great Britain about whether or not higher fees should be imposed on society to finance greater public access to higher education. Suggestion that graduates should fund their own training and education at the higher level; Consideration of the amount of jobs that require proper training and high skills; Reference to the book 'Playing to Win: managing employability in a knowledge economy' by Phil Brown and Anthony Hesketh; Occurrence of social mobility as a result of a growth in public access to universities; How higher education benefits society in general.

Characterizes the British periodical 'Financial Times.' Criticisms on the periodical; Assessment of the plans of Dame Marjorie to sell the periodical; History of the establishment of the periodical.

Discusses the influence of media on the British government. Russian correspondent Peter Hitchens' interrogation of Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock on why he had been lying to the British people; Hitchens' as a victim to two movements in the media worldwide; Media barons' carefulness about governments or governments-to-be.

Comments on the increasing number of traffic-related violations filed in courts in Great Britain. Loopholes in the process of containing traffic violations; Suggestions for the speedy resolution of traffic violations that are brought up in court.

Presents excerpts from news articles in British regional newspapers from March 9 to 16, 1995. Includes St. Patrick's Day controversy; Queen's Belfast visit; Capture of four scouts at gunpoint.

The article discusses the 1947 book "The Press the Public Wants," by Kingsley Martin, a former editor of the publication, focusing on Martin's portrayal of the origins of the popular press in Great Britain.

The article presents rumor and gossip about public figures in Great Britain current during the week of October 18, 2010. A number of politicians are mentioned including George Osborne, the finance minister, Ed Miliband, the leader of the Labour Party, and Francis Maude, a cabinet member in the government of David Cameron, the prime minister.

The article presents rumors and gossip in British political life current in October 2008. A number of public figures are mentioned in the piece including Conservative Party press secretary Andrew Coulson and the Labour Party government cabinet ministers Liam Byrne, Alistair Darling and Shriti Vadera.

The article provides commentary on British politics. Correspondence between Queen Elizabeth II and member of Parliament Peter "Killa" Kilfoyle is highlighted as well as the possibility that Prime Minster Tony Blair's political secretary, John McFixer might face allegations of political misconduct. Comments made by Phil Collins, Blair's speech writer, regarding the possibility of Gordon Brown becoming the next Prime Minister are critiqued.

The article reports on a campaign by the Brighton "Argus" to get the British government to acknowledge a prisoner in Guantanamo Bay. Omar Deghayes, whose family immigrated from Libya and sought asylum in the 1980s, is a prisoner in Guantanamo and in the 11th week of a hunger strike. Great Britain says he is the responsibility of the Libyan government and has not tried to secure his release. The city has assisted "Argus" in getting national and international media coverage.

Discusses the dilemma faced by the judges at the British Press Awards in 2004 regarding the types of journalism that should be rewarded. Competition between titles such as the 'Independent,' 'Mail on Sunday,' 'Daily Mirror,' and the 'Observer'; Debate over whether to reward consistent journalism or newspapers that have begun new initiatives for improvement; Consideration of the process of choosing successors for the political editors of newspapers; Praise for Ann Treneman, the parliamentary sketch-writer for the 'Sunday Times.'

Offers observations on the role of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) in the anti-Iraq War movement in Great Britain. Differing opinions of the SWP, depending on one's political orientation; Treatment of its antiwar partners; Suggestion that the main priority of the SWP is recruitment rather than political action.

Focuses on the preoccupation of the British press with gossip and trivia. Examples of gossip in newspapers; Criticisms on gossip columns; Gossip on some politicians.

Wonders about the value of the British government's Citizen's Charter on social services to be published in December 1994. Type of questions to be answered in the charter; How criteria were developed; The left's traditional strategy for empowerment; Raymond Plant's argument on social rights; The basic principles of fair treatment in British law; Whether the new social rights should be statutory or non-statutory.

Discusses the controversy surrounding the editorial in `New Statesman & Society,' which criticized politicians who resort to libel law to resolve political differences. Differences between the Bruges Group's libel action and the case involving Duncan Campbell; Why reports in `Private Eye,' and `Guardian,' were incomplete and misleading; Gay newspaper's attack against a gay man in public life; More.

Comments on the way the British Labour Party leadership conducted its arguments about internal party organization during the last week of July 1996. Comparison of party leadership to former leaders of the old Soviet Union; Proposal to reorganize the party's institutions; Privilege of party leader to freely choose a cabinet.

Focuses on the editorial of the `Daily Telegraph' commenting on the government of British Prime Minister John Major. Criticism on former Prime Minister Anthony Eden; Comparison with Peter Preston's `Guardian.'

Discusses the British Labor Party's media policy. State of media industries; Guiding principles; Concern over ownership; Methods for achieving socialism.

Discusses why the author read boys' weeklies while growing up in Britain in the early 1970s. The stories of war and sport in the "Victor," a boys' adventure paper; Role of the hero Alf Tupper in "Victor'; Author's experience finding some old copies of "Victor"; Issue of patriotism; Author George Orwell's views on reading adventure stories; Observation that the "Victor" ignored the problems of our time, political or otherwise; Mention of the original boys' weekly, the "Boys' Own Paper," founded in 1879.

The article discusses the `yes-yes' devolution campaign that aim to persuade the Scottish people to bring to fruition the contents of Donald Dewar's white paper `Scotland's Parliament'. Issues of representation, finance, allocation of powers between Edinburgh and London, and independence; Phenomena that dominated the postwar allocation of public spending to Scotland; Radical features of the white paper.

The article presents the Paradise Papers revelations which shows how prominent people have money salted away in tax havens in Great Britain in 2017. The Paradise Papers accuses leaders of Labour Party, who cited that lost tax could finance police, hospitals and schools, of hypocrisy. It also shows that U2 lead singer Bono is director of Malta-based firm Nude Estates, where company profits are being taxed at 5%.

This article is a report on the revelation of secret papers that show that Great Britain assisted Israel in the making of nuclear weapons in the 1960s. According to findings discovered by the author and researchers on his BBC television show, "Newsnight," Great Britain supplied plutonium and heavy water to Israel's nuclear program without the knowledge of the prime minister at the time, Harold Wilson, and technology minister Tony Benn. Two nuclear weapons were built and held in reserve in the event of a reverse in the 1967 Six Day War. INSET: HOW WE HELPED THE FRENCH.

Evaluates how the British Minister for Social Security, Frank Field fares on his radical reform of the welfare state, and the criticisms of the Tories calling it as Labour's Vietnam. Political career of Field; How the green paper was prepared; Animosity between Harriet Harman, Secretary of State and Field; Field's presentation of the lone-parent benefit; Public questioning of Blair's people-management skills in the pairing of Harman and Field.

Presents part of the basic background papers for the deliberative poll on Great Britain as part of the European Union prepared by the Public Voice International. Objectives and advantages of a deliberative poll; Key issues; Independence from the European Union; Economic and political union; Definition of the `single market'; Trade, economic cooperation and a single currency. INSET: Britain in Europe: Five important issues to consider....

Reports that the owner of Hollinger International, Conrad Black, was illegally paid millions of dollars by Hollinger's North American papers to not make any competing publications. Illegal aspects of the exchange of money between the two companies; Countries that Hollinger has newspapers in such as Israel and Britain; Intentions of competitors to bid for papers currently published by Hollinger, such as The Telegraph; Financial difficulties of Hollinger.

Offers observations on British energy policy. Release of a government white paper on energy policy, which went unnoticed by many for lack of press coverage; Details of the paper, which addresses environmental issues; Public perceptions of energy-conscious policy and behavior in Great Britain; Suggest that, in order for these policies to work, a profound cultural change may have to be affected.

Discusses how in 1963 British activists found secret government plans for the political elite to survive nuclear war. Wish of the activists to remain anonymous; How one of them was the author's late father, Nicolas Walter; Publication of the story in national papers and the resulting demonstrations; Why the spies were never charged; Effect of the story on public attitudes and the British people's relationship with the government; Walter's book 'About Anarchism'; Belief that protest can achieve change.

Offers information on the drafting of a white paper on transportation policies, in Great Britain. What the original draft of the white paper attracted; Discussion on Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's interest in the white paper; Background information on the white paper; What is being done to hinder the drafting of the white paper.

Reports on the status of waste management in Great Britain. Increase in the value of waste paper; Investment on paper-making machinery and new mills; Confusion in the collection of waste paper; Collection schemes implemented by councils; Increase in the demand for recycled glass; Need for landfills.

Reprints an article from the June 24, 1976 `New Society' which details how Frank Field used confidential cabinet minutes to detail the British Labour government's abandonment of its commitment to introduce child benefits. The negative income tax; Heath government's green paper on tax credits; The Treasury position; Behind the scenes workings; Leaks to the press; How the cabinet makes and unmakes major decisions.

In this article the author discusses the storage of personal papers and photographs in digital databases as opposed to on paper. She also discusses the habits, current by 2007, of the encryption and storage of a great deal of material relating to children and childhood. She expresses her fears that British government surveillance will be abused.

The article reports on a paper by graduate student Nasar Meer published in "Journalism Studies" entitled "'Get off your knees': print media public intellectuals and Muslims in Britain." The paper argues that columnists and commentators of all political persuasions in Britain tend to position Muslims as the other, disconnected from secular culture and a treat to British society.

The author comments on a Consultation Toolkit, produced for Labour activists by the party and concerning the schools white paper, published by Ruth Kelly, on which the upcoming Education Bill will be based. It is a briefing paper with tips on how to organise a consultation meeting. The toolkit also contains a summary of the white paper and possible answers to questions that might be raised. The toolkit does not address faith schools or places where the number of children is falling.

Discusses the possible affects that the "Daily Telegraph" newspaper in Great Britain could see if bought by pornographic publisher Richard Desmond. Comparison to other papers that Desmond has bought and the changes that they have undergone; Assurance by Desmond that he would keep the paper mostly the same; Views on Desmond from notable British people; Other issues with Desmond that could prevent him buying the newspaper.

States that British government's virtual scandals are explained by its attachment to virtual policies. Comments on stories about `New Stateman' prorietor Geoffrey Robinson's book; Opinion on Prime Minister Tony Blair's apology for meeting Bernie Ecclestone who donated money to the Labour Party; Description of John Prescott's transport white paper; Features of the welfare green paper launched by Frank Field.

Editorial. Focuses on transportation in Britain, with reference to the white paper on the subject. Selection of a car for transport; Comparison of the cost of a car journey to public transport; Decline in the attractive nature of public transport; Details on the proposals contained in the white paper.

Opinion. Focuses on the transportation white paper proposals for the integration of an environmentally friendly transport policy, with reference to the creation of a superministry by John Prescott, deputy prime minister of the United Kingdom. Examination of the public transport system; Information on the high ownership of cars due to the obsession with commuting conditions in London, England; Details on the white paper.

Presents information on the relationship between the government of Great Britain and the private sector. Intervention of Prime Minister Tony Blair on Rupert Murdoch's behalf in an Italian takeover bid; Reaction of Prime Minister Blair on charges of cronyism against him; Discussion on the green paper on utility regulation by Margaret Beckett; Concerns regarding the green paper's discussion of the accountability of regulators.

Focuses on the assignment of copyright fees for papers of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to his family. Debates in Great Britain regarding the ownership of cultural assets; Possible consequences of the publication of Churchill's papers on CD-ROM; Increasing popularity of encyclopedia and other types of documents on CD-ROMs.

The article offers the author's insights on the issue of wealth tax transparency in Great Britain. Topics discussed include questions arise over London Mayor Boris Johnson of England which prompted after the tax measures announced by British Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron, the wealth issue faced by Cameron discussing how he benefited from the non-taxable gift from his mother which was published in leaked financial document Panama Papers, and the posh paternity of Archbishop Justin Welby.

In this editorial the author comments on a British government report issued in 2009 that examined issues regarding social mobility. The article is critical of the document in question for placing too little emphasis on poverty and income inequality. The author concurs with a paper issued by the British Liberal Democratic Party that put those questions first in terms of priority.

An essay is presented in which the author recounts how he grew to love London (England). Moving to London a month before the September 11 attacks, he first appreciated the way British papers would not censor him when he expressed ambiguous feelings towards America. The British culture of open debate and opposition attracted him, but he really fell in love with the city when he met his wife there.

This article is an account of the life, career and style of the former leader of the Britain's Labor Party, Neil Kinnock. He is a passionate believer in universal education. He stepped down from his post as head of the Labor party in 1997 and was succeeded by Prime Minister Tony Blair. Although the two men disagree on a number of subjects, Kinnock refused to criticize Blair until the release of a government white paper on education which he loudly and publicly criticized.

Comments on lesbians and society. Use of the word lesbian by modern playwrights; Social attitudes; What makes lesbians targets of comedy; Failure of Clare Summerskill's "Gateway to Heaven" to attract any reviewers from national papers; Focus of the play on what it was like being gay in the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s; The long track record of lesbian invisibility; Discrimination against lesbians in modern culture.

Focuses on the positive effect the self-esteem industry has on the British economy. Composition of the self-esteem industry, including products, therapies, lifestyle advisors, magazines, books and television programs aimed at boosting self-esteem and well-being; Observation that people with high self-esteem are more likely to enjoy their jobs and be productive at them; Paper by Andy Westwood of the Work Foundation titled "Me, Myself and Work," which examines why self-esteem is so important in people's working lives.

Focuses on British media personality Robert Kilroy-Silk, whose television experience has given him a ready-made fan base. Why Kilroy-Silk may be the start of a new phenomenon: the television presenter as politician; Similarities of the two roles; Kilroy-Silk's perception of himself as the champion of the decent majority; His role as member of the European Parliament; How Richard Desmond, owner of the Express Group, has turned populism into political success; Idea of press barons using their papers and stations to promote themselves; Why broadcasters are desperate to maintain market share and willing to turn journalists into celebrities.