The business brains behind Blair

Article Abstract:

There are now around 350 leading industrialists and business people advising the UK government. Indeed, half of the 700 seats on more than 75 task forces have been taken by business and industry, according to the Cranfield School of Management. Almost all the posts are unpaid, and some government departments do not even pay expenses. There are mixed views about the likely future of task forces, with some observers feeling that task force members do not express their true views openly because they have been appointed.

Industrial policy, Task forces

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Death by a thousand cuts

Article Abstract:

The UK's blood service used to be regarded as the best in the world, but is now facing many difficulties. Problems began in the early 1980s, when many haemophiliacs were found to have been given blood contaminated with HIV. Since then, further incidents have destroyed public confidence, and many people have now decided to stop giving blood. The service is under great pressure from the government to operate profitably, but this is not always in the best interests of patients.

Blood collection and preservation

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Women at the top - still unpopular

Article Abstract:

Most employees in the UK still prefer to have a male boss rather than a female one, according to research undertaken for Pitman Training. This is even the case among female employees. Research by the Institute of Management indicates that younger employees in particular find it hard to work with a woman boss. Some observers believe that male bosses could be more popular than female bosses because they are perceived as being easier to manipulate.

Public opinion, Women executives

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