UK Further Education News
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New guidance on managing budget revisions
The Commission for the Compact has published guidance for local authorities on managing budget revisions... -
Building Britain’s Future With Better Regulation
A new package of measures cutting the costs of new laws that will benefit businesses both immediately and in the longer term, was announced by...
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We need a World Bank in practice as well as name
We need a World Bank in practice as well as in name, Douglas Alexander said in Istanbul, ahead of the Bank’s annual meetings. He added that now... -
Mandelson Serves Up Fair Deal On Tips And Announces New Minimum Wage Rates
New rules come into force 1st October to ensure that thousands of workers get a fair deal on tips and...
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Over 500 voluntary organisations helped through the recession by £15 million Fund
558 frontline charities and voluntary organisations across the country will receive grants worth up to £40,000 to... -
Support for Food Train in Scotland
A grocery shopping service for older and disabled people is to receive Scottish Government funding, Minister Stewart Stevenson, has announced...
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Attitudes and social norms have changed considerably since the introduction of smokefree legislation which has continued to attract high levels of...
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Richard Rugg, Managing Director, Public Service Advice, Carbon Trust
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Dr Richard Miller, Head of Sustainability, Technology Strategy Board
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John Marsh, Metropolitan Infrastructure Limited
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Mike Jones, Leader of the LGA environmental and housing board
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Cllr Andrew Fender, Chair, Transport for Greater Manchester Committee