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Want to learn to write badly? Then go to university! 13 Aug 2013 | 06:33 pm
The multi-syllabled pomposity and obscurity of much academic writing, particularly in the social sciences, often attracts derision and damnation. The contempt has generally come from outside the campu...
Plain English Campaign declares the death of local democracy 16 Jul 2013 | 03:30 pm
Plain English Campaign officials are currently reporting on a wave of protests regarding attempts at consultations on local development plans. ‘From Dundee to Derbyshire, we are receiving complaints ...
NHS communications in poor health 12 Apr 2013 | 01:20 am
Graham Stringer, MP for Blackley and Broughton, has rightly savaged NHS Greater Manchester’s hideous and gobbledygook-ridden ‘Healthier Together: Strategic Direction Case’ document. Mr Stringer descr...
Apostrophe lives to fight again as Plain English Campaign forces rethink 19 Mar 2013 | 02:12 pm
Mid Devon District Council leaders have been forced to reconsider banning the apostrophe from street signs in the area. Plain English Campaign was swift to praise the council for its ‘brave’ decision...
Loss in translation 13 Mar 2013 | 06:58 pm
Councils who waste taxpayers’ millions on unnecessary translation have been heavily criticised by a senior government minister. Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles ridiculed the a...
New corporate membership logo 7 Mar 2013 | 08:35 pm
We have re-designed our corporate membership logo. If you are a corporate member and would like to receive the updated logo, please let us know at info@plainenglish.co.uk, along with your membership ...
X-rated study on confusing medical terms: Plain English Campaign prescribes cure 10 Jan 2013 | 03:05 pm
Complex medical jargon and unclear diagnoses could put lives at risk, according to new research. A study has found that nearly half of working-age people cannot understand or use everyday health info...
Plain English Day 2012 4 Dec 2012 | 06:48 pm
It's Plain English Day on Friday, 14 December. Each year, we present awards for the best and worst examples of English. The main awards recognise organisations and individuals who have genuinely made...
Chrissie takes up arms against voice recognition 7 Nov 2012 | 02:57 pm
Following reports that Birmingham City Council's automated phone system is unable to recognise Birmingham accents, Chrissie Maher, our founder commented:- "The millions of pounds which goes into buil...
Gaffe-happy Mitt’s a (mealy-mouthed) winner 5 Nov 2012 | 04:22 pm
He’s about to discover whether or not months on the campaign trail have paid off. Regardless of the outcome, Mitt Romney’s a way-out-in-front winner with us at Plain English Campaign as the only feasi...
