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HMR programme bucking recession, say auditors

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The recession has not impeded the progress of housing market renewal (HMR) pathfinders in revitalising the market, according to a government watchdog.

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Fri 5th March 2010

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Barren high streets must forget old habits

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Town centre shops must forget the habits of ‘yesteryear’ to reverse a downward spiral into ‘rivers of barren high streets’.

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Fri 12th February 2010

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Large-scale prison building policy a ‘costly mistake’

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Preventive measures and a ‘prehabilitation’ programme would be more effective and less costly alternatives to an ‘unrealistic attempt’ to build a way out of the prisons crisis, according to a report by cross-party MPs.

 

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Fri 15th January 2010

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Project to tackle community tension triples in size

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A major government drive to address concerns in traditional working class communities has been extended to include scores more areas.

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Wed 16th December 2009

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Tories unveil plans to ‘green up’ Britain’s homes

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A Conservative government would introduce a ‘Green Deal’ offering each household in the country up to £6,500 in energy efficiency improvements, with businesses, utility companies and social landlords picking up the bill.

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Thu 26th November 2009

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