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‘Stark problems remain’ in tackling health inequalities

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There is no obvious link between billions of pounds of NHS funding spent in England and improvement in tackling health inequalities, according to the Audit Commission.

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Thu 11th March 2010

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Tenant power to drive and improve social housing

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Resident-led self-regulation has the potential to change social housing for the better by giving real power to customers who have little consumer choice or voice, according to a new report.

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Tue 9th March 2010

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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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Rural life jeopardised if young quit countryside

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Young people’s needs must be urgently addressed to avoid a major threat to the long-term viability of country life, the government’s rural advocate has warned.

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Thu 4th March 2010

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Comprehensives failing to accept poorer pupils

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‘Stark social segregation’ is widespread in England’s secondary schools, with scores of comprehensives taking less than half the proportion of poorer pupils in their local area, according to new research.

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Tue 2nd March 2010

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