Liberal Democrat Minister announces reward for local authorities for improving children's lives
Local authorities will be paid according to the prevalence of breastfeeding and the take up of free nursery care, under a new...
8 Mar 2012
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Andrew Stunell: First cash for neglected neighbourhoods to bring empty homes back into use
The first cash payments to tackle the scourge of empty homes will ensure thousands of properties are lived in once again and breathe life into scores of neglected neighbourhoods across the country, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell announced today.
7 Mar 2012
Keeping the lights on - letter from Edward Davey to the Telegraph
SIR - Diversity is the key to our future energy security ("Shale gas boom may cost billions", report, February 24). With output from the North Sea in decline, we are now a net importer of gas, making us more vulnerable to volatile world gas prices.
6 Mar 2012
£50 million summer school fund launched to help disadvantaged children into secondary school
A £50 million summer schools fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils opens today. The money will help up to 100,000 pupils making the transition from primary to secondary school, a time when Ofsted research shows performance can take a significant dip.
6 Mar 2012
Andrew Stunell: £10 million for English language support
Communities Minister, Andrew Stunell last week announced that the Department for Communities and Local Government will make available up to £10 million in funding to help English language training for speakers of other languages.
5 Mar 2012
Andrew Stunell offers £100m boost to breathe life back into empty homes
Neighbourhoods suffering the blight of empty homes could benefit from a £100 million boost to bring these properties back into use and provide stable homes for families in need, Communities Andrew Stunell announced last week.
5 Mar 2012