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Focus on core cities hurts the East, report finds

22 June 2007

An emphasis by government on England's eight biggest provincial cities harms economic development in the east of the country, a report has said.

Seaside home prices still dragging behind

22 June 2007

House prices in British coastal towns continue to lag behind those of their inland neighbours, a survey has found.

Concern within Whitehall over new agency's role

22 June 2007

The future of non housing-led regeneration was left unclear this week following the publication of draft plans for the super-quango Communities England.

Save our industry

By Tim Williams

22 June 2007

Manufacturing in Britain still needs our help.

Core cities focus 'is harming East'

22 June 2007

A focus by the government on England's eight biggest provincial cities hurts the east of the country, a report has said.

Tory group slams London living wage

22 June 2007

A row has broken out in the capital after the London Assembly Conservatives attacked plans to pay a group of low-paid workers more than the minimum wage.

SNP ditches £2,300 Scots student tax

22 June 2007

A £2,300 tax students must pay a year after completing three-year courses in Scotland has been scrapped by the Scottish National Party in what it claims is a first move to deliver on its higher education manifesto pledges.

Renewal area university is planning to change name

22 June 2007

The University of Central England Birmingham is consulting about a new name.

Data Check - Gateway skills mismatch

22 June 2007

60% - The percentage of jobs due to be created in the Thames Gateway that will require skills at level 3 or above

Seven Lothian science parks nominated

22 June 2007

A collection of seven Lothian science and technology parks have been nominated for this year's national entreprise awards.