Archive

Blears: I'll tackle DWP over local devolution

28 September 2007

The communities secretary this week pledged to grapple with the Department for Work and Pensions and its Jobcentre Plus agency, saying the agency is proving a barrier to local decision-making.

Manchester beats Brum in business rankings

28 September 2007

Manchester has leapfrogged Birmingham in a survey ranking UK cities as locations for business.

Knowledge capital 'can boost North'

28 September 2007

Manchester's role as a "knowledge capital" means it has the potential to transform the economy of the North of England, according to a publication by think-tank the Smith Institute.

Quay development

28 September 2007

The ocean liner QE2 checks in at a newly refurbished quay in North Shields.

Total recall

28 September 2007

John Prescott reviews his career highlights - and regrets.

Migrants play vital role, says Eeda

28 September 2007

Migrants' contribution to the economy of the East of England has been hailed by the region's development agency after local police raised concerns about the growth in crime committed by foreigners in the region.

Windmills and casinos

By Sir Peter Hall

28 September 2007

Do we really need the City of London?

Businesses baulk at proposed workplace levy in Nottingham

28 September 2007

Sixty-five per cent of businesses would consider leaving Nottingham if workplace charging was introduced, according to the city's business leaders.

Changes for Scottish Enterprise

28 September 2007

The network of 21 local enterprise companies in Scotland is to be scrapped and replaced with five regional operations, the Scottish Government has announced.

Bright sparks

28 September 2007

The Beacon winners have a lot to teach us.