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1. 21. Crisis schools in cash bonus

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 29 October 2003 SCHOOLS in Greater Manchester hit by a cash crisis today got a guarantee from the government. Education Secretary Charles Clarke outlined plans to avoid a repeat of the budget crisis which threatened teachers' jobs.

2. 22. Fee rebels to fight on

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 12 January 2004 REBEL Labour MPs will continue the fight against student tuition fees, despite government concessions. Education Secretary Charles Clarke tried to head off the massive revolt with cash bonuses for students from poorer families.

3. 23. Estelle 'won't quit over exams fiasco'

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 26 September 2002 EMBATTLED Education Secretary, Estelle Morris has rejected calls to resign over the latest A-level exam row.

4. 24. Tears flow as Estelle goes

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 24 October 2002 TONY Blair's government was still reeling after the shock resignation of embattled Education Secretary Estelle Morris.

5. 25. Tears for Estelle as Clarke takes over

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 24 October 2002 LABOUR Party chairman Charles Clarke has taken over the hot seat as Education Secretary from Estelle Morris.

6. 26. Bid to beat talent drain

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 July 2002 YOUNG people from Manchester and Salford are among the least likely in the country to go to university or college, despite a national drive to boost the number in higher education.

7. 27. A-levels - Exam boss sacked

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 27 September 2002 EDUCATION Secretary Estelle Morris was cleared today of political interference in the A-level exam fixing shambles - and she promptly "removed" the boss of the exam watchdog.

8. 28. Blair's battle over student top-up fees

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 08 January 2004 TONY Blair faces a battle with Labour rebels and leading universities - including Manchester - over his plans for student top-up fees. Education Secretary Charles Clarke will publish the Higher Education Bill which will allow universities to charge variable tuition fees of up to £3,000 a year.

9. 29. Bad news for students in Queen's speech

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 26 November 2003 CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow universities to charge students up to £3,000 a year were outlined in the Queen's Speech. The Higher Education Bill is one of 23 - and seven draft bills - introduced at the glittering state opening of Parliament. It could be the last legislative programme before the next election.

10. 30. Storm grows on top-up fees

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 14 January 2004 TONY Blair and Education Secretary Charles Clarke today faced critics of their plans for student top-up fees. With the Commons vote on the controversial plan due within two weeks, the prime minister will make it clear he is staking his authority on the issue.

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