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Barnet to trial "nudge" theory

21 August 2008

A London council is to pilot policies based on a new theory of behavioural economics in a bid to tackle litter, reduce carbon emissions and increase recycling rates, it has emerged.

Dragons' Den project "boosted social skils"

21 August 2008

Young people involved in Dragons' Den-style panels to consider pitches from other young for funding for activities, buildings and equipment have improved their social skills, an evaluation has found.

Valleys anti-poverty policies impacts "marginal", study says

21 August 2008

The valleys in South-East Wales are still the area worst hit by poverty in the principality and policies to tackle the problem have had only a marginal impact, an academic has said.

GCSE results for poor kids "are post code lottery"

20 August 2008

Children from the poorest homes fare better at school in London than in other parts of England, according to new research.

Tories: UK more unfair under Labour

19 August 2008

The Conservatives have attacked Labour for making the UK more unfair - just as Gordon Brown looks set to put "fairness" at the heart of his political fightback.

Funding for divided communities announced

19 August 2008

A funding programme to support Northern Ireland's community organisations to bring together people divided by the Troubles was launched today.

Anti-gang camps planned for youth

19 August 2008

Residential camps aimed at combating gang culture and increasing community cohesion among young people in England are to be rolled out as part of a new £4.5 million funding stream, the Government has announced.

Death threats over Yorkshire scheme

19 August 2008

Death threats have been made to supporters of a controversial West Yorkshire housing development.

Broken Society

By Karen Buck

15 August 2008

A vital antidote to uninformed talk

Health food drive

15 August 2008

Local shops in deprived areas are to be encouraged to stock fresh produce.