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World focus urged for South-East

29 June 2007

The South-East's economic performance should be compared to that of New York, Singapore and China, a report said.

Data check - Road charge faces opposition

29 June 2007

Half of 1,246 businesses located in the Greater Manchester area would be less likely to invest in the city if road-pricing is introduced, according to a survey carried out by Manchester-based property company Peel Holdings.

Sheffield recruitment service appoints team

29 June 2007

Sheffield not-for-profit recruitment service the Centre for Full Employment has appointed an employer liaison team from community-based recruitment service Jobnet to reduce unemployment in the city.

Science divide runs deep

By Sir Peter Hall

29 June 2007

Manchester has a lot of catching up to do.

Small business schemes face cuts

29 June 2007

The government plans save the taxpayer £240 million by drastically cutting small business services.

Rural population needs 'greater say'

29 June 2007

Rural communities should get greater control over assets such as housing and sports clubs, a report has said.

Masterplan for West Cumbria

29 June 2007

A masterplan to turn West Cumbria into a centre for excellence in environmental technologies has been submitted to trade secretary Alistair Darling.

Liverpool 'has reduced public dependency'

29 June 2007

Liverpool's regeneration has moved from dependency on public funding to private sector-led growth, says urban regeneration company Liverpool Vision.

Patchy support 'limits' CDFI growth

29 June 2007

The development of community finance has been "stunted" by limited government funding, a report has said.

EC plan could boost small loans sector

29 June 2007

The European Commission plans to boost the growth of bodies that provide small loans to the poor.