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Mitie fine results

30 November 2011

Outsourcing group, Mitie, has revealed pre-tax profits have grown by 17.3% since last year, to £4...

Satisfying Guinness

30 November 2011

Willmott Dixon Group's repair and maintenance specialist, Willmott Dixon Partnerships, has won a ...

FINANCE

Government unveils cash to exorcise 'ghost streets'

30 November 2011

Housing minister, Grant Shapps, unveiled a government cash injection of £35.5m last week, to tack...

FINANCE

Shock as Northern Ireland counts cost of £400m debt

30 November 2011

The extent of the financial challenge facing Northern Ireland's councils has been laid bare.

FINANCE

Treasury offers councils chance of cheap loans

By Mark Conrad | 30 November 2011

Local authorities offered a narrow window during which to apply for cheap loans – to ensure the ...

WHITEHALL

Large numbers out on strike today over pensions

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 November 2011

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers are on strike today, 13% of schools open but only ...

WHITEHALL

Service's failure to tackle poor staff hits confidence

By Jonathan Werran | 30 November 2011

Renowned Whitehall adviser has claimed continued failure to tackle staff under-performance explai...

WHITEHALL

Response following riots spares fate of Youth Justice Board

30 November 2011

The Government has abandoned plans to axe the Youth Justice Board – following strong public and p...

HEALTH

Leaked report sparks concerns over another care home group

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 November 2011

A leaked report from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has cast doubt...

HEALTH

Grand promotion for foster service

30 November 2011

Actress, Su Pollard, has backed Blackpool Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers and ad...