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NEETs need help with first step into work

The latest statistics confirm the number of NEETs is rising - The Work Foundation report co-author, Dr Sissons points to a "structural deterioration of young people within the labour market".

Exposing the weaknesses of the International Criminal Court

Rob Williams, chief executive of War Child UK responds to an article from Lord Alton of Liverpool, calling for Joseph Kony and members of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) to be brought to justice.

Professor Lord Alton of Liverpool: Why do we continue to ignore genocide?

On the back of Kony 2012, Lord Alton of Liverpool asks why it seems that a life in Africa is counted for less than a life elsewhere.

New guide demonstrates economic benefit of apprenticeships

A new apprenticeship guide, published by the Chartered Insurance Institute aims to provide assistance on apprenticeships for businesses operating within the insurance sector.

Baroness Kramer: Government needs to eliminate 'credit vacuum' for small businesses

Since the 2008 financial crash small businesses have found it harder than ever to get credit, but it is not just that high-street banks won't lend, they can't, says Baroness Kramer.

Strengthening parliaments across the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) and international development charity VSO are pooling their expertise to improve representative democracy across the Commonwealth.

Action for Children backs Munro report

The charity Action for Children has welcomed recommendations on child protection but said many social workers still feel powerless to intervene to stop abuse or neglect.

NHS warned over online records plan

The Department of Health's new ten-year framework for transforming online information for the NHS, public health and social care has been cautiously welcomed by the King's Fund.

Truss proposals 'will not solve childcare crisis'

A new report by Conservative MP Liz Truss on childcare has met with a mixed response from charities and groups representing the sector.

G8 should 'commit to concrete actions'

Ben Jackson, chief executive of Bond, responds to David Cameron's exclusive article for PoliticsHome, on his ambitions for the G8 summit.

Is it that G(R)8?

It is encouraging to see the aid agenda so prominently addressed by David Cameron, but he fails to propose any innovative solutions, says War Child.

Retaining public support for forests is 'vital'

A Westminster seminar has debated the benefits of woodland expansion and the need to "create a long-term vision for forests."





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