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Most ex-Rover staff 'on less money in new jobs'

21 November 2008

Sixty per cent of the 6,300 workers who were made redundant by the collapse of car manufacturer MG Rover in 2005 but who now have new jobs are earning less than they did at Rover, research reveals.

Welfare watchdog: slow down reforms

21 November 2008

The Department for Work and Pension's welfare reform programme should be slowed down in the current economic climate, the Government's social security watchdog has recommended.

Exclusive - Welsh funding error sees fine for Government

21 November 2008

Poor management of European funding streams in Wales has resulted in a £12.6 million fine for the UK government.

Big Lottery Fund set to form new funding strategy

21 November 2008

Good causes distributor the Big Lottery Fund plans to form a new funding strategy by engaging individuals and organisations across the UK. An interview with Peter Wanless, the fund's UK chief executive, features in next week's issue.

Trusts need strong base to survive

21 November 2008

The collapse of a leading development trust signals the importance of having an asset base.

Innovations

14 November 2008

Helping small suppliers gain contracts

Evaluation lessons

14 November 2008

Peer review of Scottish projects aimed at young people not in education, employment or training.

Protectionist president

By Ben Walker

14 November 2008

Cause for both joy and concern at Obama win

RDAs say US protectionism 'a risk'

14 November 2008

US inward investment into the UK has been placed on the regional development agencies' risk register following Barack Obama's election as US president.

Tories pledge bonus for firms taking on jobless

14 November 2008

Firms that take on jobseekers in the economic downturn would receive tax cuts of up to £2,500, under plans announced by the Conservative Party this week.