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Thursday 15 August 2013
Youth unemployment figures up, many have never worked
Although the number of people in employment has reached a record high of 29.78m, youth unemployment has increased by 15,000 in the last quarter,…
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Friday 9 August 2013
The plight of armed personnel when they need homes
A housing association is highlighting the issues faced by the armed forces trying to get back into civilian life through a series of exhibitions.…
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Thursday 8 August 2013
Inquiry into youth employment and training
A cross-party group of parliamentarians from both houses are launching an inquiry into examples of youth employment and training which have come out of…
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Thursday 8 August 2013
Review of Civil Service Reform
The Financial Times (£) reports that the Sir Bob Kerslake’s dual role as head of the civil service and permanent secretary at the Department of Communities…
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Thursday 8 August 2013
£16m extra funding to help find adopters of children
The Government has announced £16m extra funding for voluntary adoption agencies to help find new adopters. The extra money will be available from later…
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Tuesday 6 August 2013
£1.9M end to B&B split between 7 councils
A £1.9 million fund to help end families stuck in bed and breakfast accommodation has been split between seven councils. Communities minister Don Foster…
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Tuesday 6 August 2013
Can empty high street flats become homes?
Empty high street shops could be converted into homes without planning permission under consultation proposals due to be announced tomorrow. The Communities and Local…
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Friday 2 August 2013
New members at the House of Lords
Three former council leaders will be among 30 new members of the House of Lords, Downing Street has announced. Previous Conservative leader of Birmingham City…
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Friday 2 August 2013
14 payday lenders leave the sector
Fourteen payday lenders ordered to prove they have changed their practice by the Office of Fair Trading have opted to leave the market, as…
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Thursday 1 August 2013
Ombudsman ruling on Liverpool Carers
Liverpool City Council failed to adequately pay or support around 340 carers for a number of years, according to an investigation. Following examination by the Local…
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