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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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Report reveals £31bn cost of Neets

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A future generation of Neets could be created unless policies are established to prevent young children becoming disengaged from education, a think tank has warned.

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Thu 25th February 2010

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Plans won’t fix planning system, Tories warned

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Tory proposals to reform the ‘broken’ planning system have been criticised by housing groups and the business community.

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Tue 23rd February 2010

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‘Tick box’ approach won’t tackle inequality, says IPPR

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A one-size-fits-all method is a ‘dead end’ in the fight against addressing inequality and discrimination, according to a new report.

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Thu 28th January 2010

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Rich-poor gap ‘as wide as 40 years ago’

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Inequalities in Britain have not been reversed and remain high compared with both the 1970s and other industrialised countries, according to a new study.

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Wed 27th January 2010

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