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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.

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.

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.

Yorkshire EU projects face inquiry

29 June 2007

The government is investigating £30 million worth of Yorkshire projects over their eligibility for EU funding.

Brussels 'holding back' £269m of renewal cash

29 June 2007

Brussels is holding back almost £270 million of economic development cash from England.

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.

Schools to teach social enterprise

29 June 2007

Children in England are set to be taught about social enterprise at GCSEs and A-Levels.

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.

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.