Northern Ireland urged to focus on social ills
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Northern Ireland's legacy of conflict and sectarian divisions has masked growing social problems, according to a think tank.
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Manchester NDC helps to ‘reverse downward spiral’
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Educational achievement and open spaces have improved in east Manchester, while crime and unemployment levels have been reduced, according to the final evaluation of the area’s new deal for communities (NDC) programme.
Think tank calls for work internships for Neets
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A ‘non-graduate talent pool’ would benefit business, the economy and at-risk young people including Neets (not in employment, education or training), according to new research.
Income inequality to blame for low social mobility
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A new study claims half of a child’s future earning potential is determined at birth.
From fire station to hub for the homeless
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A former Oxford fire station is set to become a new centre for homeless charity Crisis after being awarded funding from the government’s Places of Change programme.
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