All this extra mortgage money flowing into housing gave birth to the housing bubble.

FORBES: President Obama Offers A Repeat Of His Same Failed Policies

We've been following the saga of the extra-budget Matrix One tablet almost since its birth, and there's been mounting concerns as the company (or rather its parent, Direct Merchandise Marketing) went silent not long after reporting a customs freeze on shipments.

ENGADGET: Matrix One pins troubles on part delays and Google Wallet freeze, says refunds coming

Last month, figures from the National Audit Office showed the need for more than 250, 000 extra primary school places next year, to meet the demand of a rising birth rate.

BBC: Free schools 'in areas of surplus places', says NUT

Winding up the debate, Health Minister Simon Burns said that quality of care in the area was "crucial and imperative", and announced that the trust had taken on an extra 72 midwives, giving it one of the best midwife-to-birth ratios in London.

BBC: MPs criticise Ilford hospital maternity changes