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Purnell: job agencies will be paid on results

29 February 2008

Private and voluntary sector employment contractors will be paid on their success in getting long-term unemployed into lasting work under plans unveiled by work secretary James Purnell.

Barratt signs up for Dalston regeneration plans

29 February 2008

A £160 million regeneration plan for Dalston in east London has been boosted by the appointment of Barratt Homes as developer.

Evaluation lessons

29 February 2008

Intensive Family Support Projects

Mixed messages

29 February 2008

Hazel Blears says more community groups should bring together different cultures. But will her ideas foster cohesion, or damage vulnerable communities, asks Herpreet Kaur Grewal.

Misplaced mistrust

By Karen Buck

29 February 2008

Don't blame others for our insecurities

Third sector urged to be more vocal

29 February 2008

The third sector needs to play a more vocal role in campaigning for political change on issues such as child poverty, minister for the Cabinet Office Ed Miliband has urged.

Mayor takes legal advice on post office closures

29 February 2008

Plans to close 171 London post offices could be legally challenged by the city's mayor.

Pet portraits - Residents pose with furry friends to brighten up estate

29 February 2008

More than 20 residents of a deprived part of Brighton have been photographed with their pets as part of an art project which aims to brighten up their estate.

2012 culture work 'hit by Lotto raid'

29 February 2008

The success of a four-year programme to increase participation in cultural activities in the run-up to London's 2012 Olympics could be compromised by the raid on the lottery to shore up the budget for the Games, a report says.

Power gap 'limits LSPs' role as local champion'

29 February 2008

Community groups' ability to speak out for local people is being undermined by unequal relationships between local councils and voluntary bodies, a report says.