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Hackney to launch its revised Voluntary Sector Grants Programme

Hackney Council is set to launch its revised Voluntary and Community Sector Grants Programme for 2013, which will see local voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations benefit from grants.

Government procurement chief resigns after saving billions

John Collington, the government's chief procurement officer is to leave Whitehall for a private sector position, it has emerged.

Better communication required for central and local gov

A National Audit Office (NAO) report has stated better communications are needed between central and local government if maximum efficiencies are to be achieved.

Minister visits new regeneration projects in East London

Local Government Minister Bob Neill saw first hand the new face of East London thanks to Government investment in regeneration projects.

UK government called to review green taxes

Business lobby group the CBI called on the government on Friday to undertake an independent review of its environmental taxes.

Two lending schemes announced to help UK businesses

The Bank of England has proposed a dual new lending scheme at Mansion House this week to help UK businesses.

More cash to address empty properties

Further cash has been announced for communities to help tackle the blight of empty properties and bring them back into use.

LGA Summit nets climate deal

Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government.