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Features British chief adviser for mathematics Celia Hoyles, who discusses radical changes planned for mathematics teaching at the post-14 level. Hoyles qualification as a mathematician and educator; Justification for her salary and position; Agenda for expanding the role of computers and information communication technology (ICT) in mathematic education; Shortage of qualified mathematics teachers; Plan to establish a national center for excellence in the teaching of mathematics.

Explores the implications of legislation that prohibits the use of hand-held phones while driving for commercial vehicles operators in Great Britain. Importance of hand-held mobile phones to the trucking industry; Safety issues associated with the use of hand-held phones while driving; Response of operators to the legislation. INSETS: The phone networks;Virtual networks.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues, including content services of public relations organizations, which appeared in the May 27, 2011 issue, and BBC operations in MediaCityUK, which appeared in the June 17, 2011 issue.