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Setback for property regeneration sector

10 December 2004

Gordon Brown has shelved the introduction of Real Estate Investment Trusts, seen by many as a vital tool for encouraging investment in property regeneration.

Concern over tax incentives for renovating empty premises

10 December 2004

The Government has set out plans to expand the scope of regeneration zones to provide businesses with tax incentives to renovate their properties.

North to get three 'science cities'

10 December 2004

Manchester, Newcastle and York are to be transformed into 'science cities' under a £100 million government plan to promote Britain's science industry.

Baby bond could pay out again to children

10 December 2004

A government fund set up to provide endowments for new-born infants could be extended to give more money to poorer children, it was announced last week.

A group of youth club members aged between 11 and 18 have spoken out about what they think of their local neighbourhood through a story of art to be displayed in the heart of a 'no-go' area of Leeds. Inspired by the East Park Community Association, set up four years ago by local people in a bid to halt the rot of the Richmond Hill, Cross Green and East End Park areas of Leeds, seven young people last week completed a three-week project to portray, through imagery, how they perceive their area. Using a variety of media, they produced a collage of graffiti, burnt-out cars and run-down housing as their interpretation of where they live. Their work will be displayed in a newly-opened community centre.

Child tax credit gets a £65 a week boost

10 December 2004

Government attempts to eradicate child poverty will be boosted by a £65 increase in the child tax credit (CTC), chancellor Gordon Brown announced last week.

Ten-year plan to get kids off to a good start

10 December 2004

The Government has placed child welfare centre stage with the publication of a ten-year childcare strategy outlining its commitment to give children a good start in life.

This year's awards for firms ...

10 December 2004

This year's awards for firms that integrate responsible business practice into their work have been launched. The eighth annual Business in the Community Awards for Excellence are open to businesses of all sizes. For further information, visit www.bitc.org.uk/awards.

Every deprived area in Wales ...

10 December 2004

Every deprived area in Wales will receive extra cash for learning, post-16 education and training body ELWa announced last week. The amount available next year has been raised from £10.4 million to £19 million after talks with Welsh Assembly members, schools, colleges, local education authorities and training providers. For details, (tel) 029 2048 8778.

Scottish schools are "well short" ...

10 December 2004

Scottish schools are "well short" of meeting the needs of the country's most vulnerable children, the head of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education told a conference last week. Graham Donaldson said that high-quality teaching, an imaginative curriculum and a better focus on individuals' needs would help bridge "the opportunity gap".