£150m Adoption Reform Grant launched
The government has made £150m Adoption Reform Grant available to local authorities, to support and develop new approaches to encourage more people to adopt. One such scheme being launched by the...
View ArticleNumber of 2-year-olds eligible for childcare
Parents should check if their 2-year-olds will be eligible for free childcare when the amount on offer doubles next week. From next week, around 40 per cent of 2-year-olds will be entitled to 15 free...
View ArticleRising Stars programme for North East
NCFE and British Engines have been working alongside training provider, Baltic Training, on a new initiative to address the skills shortage in the IT sector across the North East. The newly created...
View ArticlePolice to boost trust
Three national bodies have signed a concordat in relation to their promotion of good practice and continuous improvement in policing, in order to ensure public confidence. The working concordat has...
View ArticleMoore calls for new engagement with Europe
A report by Michael Moore, the Deputy PM’s European Business Adviser, makes recommendations to support British business and trade in Europe. Former Cabinet Minister Michael Moore has published a report...
View ArticleAutumn Statement 2014 Preview: Randall & Payne
Independent firm of chartered accountants, business advisers and tax specialists Randall & Payne have released a pre-Autumn statement comment, forecasting that the chancellor will focus on:...
View ArticleScottish tax powers need management
Delays in hiring staff and procuring an IT system have increased the risk that new taxes for Scotland will not be effectively managed when they come into force next year. Audit Scotland reports on the...
View ArticlePwC scraps UCAS entry criteria
PwC, one of the UK’s largest graduate employers, is to scrap the UCAS tariff as an entry criteria for its graduate scheme. It’s a move that could drive radical changes in the social mobility and...
View ArticleOver 19,000 jobs created by Enterprise Zones
Enterprise zones are playing a vital role in growing the local and national economy, delivering greater prosperity to our economy and have now attracted more than 19,000 jobs latest figures show. The...
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