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Website aims to match firms with empty properties

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An online initiative to help new businesses find affordable premises and reduce the number of vacant units across the capital has been launched.

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Fri 12th March 2010

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In brief: low carbon zone launches

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Merton will this week launch its Low Carbon Zone with the first in a series of advice surgeries for residents. The Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone is made up of 1,000 properties across 12 streets, including schools, businesses and community groups. Two ‘green doctors’ have also been recruited to provide free energy saving equipment and advice to homeowners.

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Thu 11th March 2010

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Novas Scarman in funding dispute with Marsh Farm

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A social enterprise fears for its future after reaching deadlock with one of its partners in a dispute over withheld funding, New Start has learned.

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Thu 4th March 2010

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Investment boost for young social entrepreneurs

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Young entrepreneurs are being encouraged to explore ideas that pay off for their local communities.

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Wed 10th February 2010

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‘Robin Hood’ bank tax to fight poverty

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A charity coalition has launched a campaign calling for people to ‘be part of the world's greatest bank job’ - a tax on banks to help the poor.

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Wed 10th February 2010

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