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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'I was a scapegoat' claims sacked boss

By James Evison | 29 March 2011

A children’s services boss has claimed she was used as a ‘scapegoat’ after being sacked by Salfor...

ENVIRONMENT

Latest reforms could spark 'inequalities'

By Nick Appleyard | 29 March 2011

Greater social inequality could result from the Government’s housing and planning reform, accordi...

WHITEHALL

Public say they doubt private firms 'can soak up axed staff'

29 March 2011

The public are not convinced the private sector will be able to soak up redundant public sector w...

ENVIRONMENT

MPs call for statutory duty on sustainability

By Nick Appleyard | 29 March 2011

An influential group of MPs has urged ministers to draft a new, statutory duty for councils to ap...

WHITEHALL

Two-tier code boost to Cameron reform plans

By Mark Conrad | 29 March 2011

Communities secretary Eric Pickles’ controversial decision to scrap local government’s ‘two-tier ...

WHITEHALL

Inside View

24 March 2011

Jonathan Werran looks at the key issues of David Cameron's spring offensive against civil service...

Barnet breathes new life into support for families

23 March 2011

Barnet LBC has launched a new community-led life-coaching service for families with complex needs.

Big Society 'a sham' says shadow Welsh minister

23 March 2011

Shadow Wales minister, Owen Smith, has branded the Big Society as a ‘sham’, which will leave many...

BUSINESS

Innovative working

23 March 2011

Nottinghamshire CC has awarded a contract to Oxford Innovation to manage its three business centres.

BUSINESS

Tops for desktops

23 March 2011

IT services company, Atos Origin, has secured a deal with the Highlands and Islands Enterprise De...