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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

NLGN study maps Big Society hotspots

By Jonathan Werran | 29 June 2011

A study by NLGN has shown areas of the UK most prepared to benefit from the Big Society agenda.

NLGN study maps Big Society hotspots

29 June 2011

A study by the New Local Government Network (NLGN) has mapped areas of the country most prepared ...

WHITEHALL

Sir Merrick pledges a stronger LGA

By Heather Jameson | 28 June 2011

Sir Merrick Cockell has promised a more confident association in his speech at the LGA conference.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shapps backs 'heroes welcome' for housing allocation

By Luke Barras-Hill | 28 June 2011

Housing minister Grant Shapps has pledged support to a military covenant for troops.

WHITEHALL

Cameron in last-ditch move to halt strikes

By Mark Conrad | 28 June 2011

David Cameron is expected to urge all public sector workers to delay strikes over pensions.

FINANCE

Eaton demands greater Whitehall transparency

By Jonathan Werran | 28 June 2011

Margaret Eaton calls upon Whitehall departments to publish details of spending higher than £500.

HEALTH

NHS complaints review urges Ombudsman overhaul

By Jonathan Werran | 28 June 2011

The NHS needs a shift towards a less defensive and more open culture, according to a new inquiry.

WHITEHALL

Councils concession over pensions talks

By Mark Conrad | 27 June 2011

Reforms to local government pensions to be negotiated separately.

WHITEHALL

Military top brass in the firing line for defence reforms

By Jonathan Werran | 27 June 2011

Senior defence officials will brace themselves for changes to how the MoD is run.

HEALTH

Age UK warns of 'devastating' cuts

By James Evison | 27 June 2011

Council care services face 'devastating' cuts according to a new survey by charity Age UK.