Boosting private sector employment in England
The issueCertain parts of the country are too dependent on the public sector for employment. The government wants to increase the number of lasting, private sector jobs - by supporting the private...
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IssueOur economy is currently too dependent on a narrow range of industry sectors. We need an economy driven by private sector growth, with business opportunities evenly balanced across the country and...
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WWII airman celebrates 100th birthday
On New Year’s Day, family, staff and residents at the Ilford Park Polish Home in Devon joined their oldest resident, former Spitfire pilot Mieczyslaw Juny MBE, for his 100th birthday celebrations.Mr...
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ERDF regional guidance: West Midlands
IntroductionThe European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is a funding stream which is allocated to regions by the European Union to stimulate regional economies. The West Midlands is one of 9 regions...
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Planning guidance: letters to chief planning officers
IntroductionThe Department for Communities and Local Government regularly writes to chief planning officers of local planning authorities in England, providing guidance about various aspects of the...
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Applying for European Regional Development Fund funding
Who can apply?The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is aimed at economic regeneration projects promoted primarily by the public sector. This involves:government departmentslocal...
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ERDF regional guidance: North East
IntroductionThe ERDF is a funding stream which is allocated to regions by the European Union to stimulate regional economies.The North East of England is one of 9 regions to qualify for Competitiveness...
View ArticleManaging fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances
IntroductionFluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) are a group of chemicals containing fluorine. F-gases are powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global...
View ArticleThis week at the Foreign Office
UK Presidency of the G8On the 1st January the UK took over the one year Presidency of the G8. The UK’s priorities for the G8 are to advance trade, to strengthening international tax standards and to...
View ArticleGlobal Science and Innovation Network
Science and innovation are at the heart of government strategy for promoting sustainable UK economic recovery. International collaboration in science and innovation is vital for meeting policy...
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