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North 'losing out' in UK knowledge economy

7 September 2007

Cities in the North and West are struggling to create "knowledge economy" jobs, according to a think-tank study.

Scottish economy data 'misleading'

7 September 2007

A row has erupted about the reliability of data used by the Scottish Government to measure the country's rate of economic growth.

Nursery owner fined for minimum wage breach

7 September 2007

A children's nursery owner this week became the first person to be prosecuted for breaching minimum wage rules brought into force earlier this year.

...Promoting savings in deprived areas

7 September 2007

Start by defining goals.

Missing the point

By Karen Buck

7 September 2007

Single parents need help staying in work.

Minding the gap

7 September 2007

Danny Dorling says the gap between rich and poor has filled with fear.

Sure Start doubts

7 September 2007

Research shows that poorer pupils are continuing to lag behind in the classroom.

The Kilburn Centre

7 September 2007

A new campus for a further education college.

MPs slam Defra for subsidy chaos

7 September 2007

A farm subsidy scheme has been branded a "masterclass in bad decision-making".

Record run: Eurostar on track to cut Paris-London trip by 20 minutes

7 September 2007

Eurostar achieved a speed record of two hours, three minutes and 39 seconds between Paris and London this week, on its inaugural run to St Pancras International.