Northern Skills for National Prosperity debt

With the North disproportionately hit by the recession, and high unemployment among younger and older people, there is an urgent need to exceed current employment projections. In its 10-year strategy, the Northern Economic Futures Commission also says it will be essential to create half a million good-quality private sector jobs. This presents a challenge to employers and policymakers – they must create the conditions for businesses to flourish. And for that to happen, the North needs a strong focus on productivity and skills. 

By IPPR, UK.

Governance Policy Resource.

Former Peanut Corporation of America Officials Indicted

Corporate disregard for food safety is a serious crime, especially when it leads to deaths. The behavior of the Peanut Corporation of America in 2009 clearly warranted criminal prosecution. At least nine people died and hundreds were sickened by Salmonella-contaminated products coming out of this filthy Georgia plant. We are pleased that the Department of Justice has indicted this company’s former owner and other former PCA officials. Today's indictment should send a powerful signal to food industry officials that they and their companies could suffer severe consequences if they recklessly put consumers at risk of a foodborne illness.

By CSPI, USA,

Health Policy Resource.