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Poor white boys do worse in schools but black and Asian Muslim young people, girls especially, do worse for jobs. LONDON, 28-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In response to new research launched today, the Rt Hon Alan Milburn, chair of the Social … Read the full press release →

PHE’s One You campaign is helping middle age people live more healthily by asking ‘How are you?’ and providing free support and tools. LONDON, 28-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eight out of 10 of the middle aged either weigh too much, drink … Read the full press release →

1,200 people with invisible impairments took part in the successful six-week trial across TfL’s network LONDON, 22-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TfL is pleased to announce that a blue badge for those less able to stand on public transport will be introduced … Read the full press release →

Transport for London (TfL) unveils plans to open 31 railway arches in west London Improving pedestrian connectivity, diverse mix of office, leisure and retail space Arches will generate vital revenue to reinvest in transport LONDON, 22-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport for … Read the full press release →

Amey, a subsidiary of Ferrovial Services, will handle waste collection in four boroughs of Surrey, in south-east England. The contract runs for ten years, with the possibility of a 14-year extension. Amey is currently in charge of waste collection on … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it has helped more than 6,000 UK businesses to start trading overseas so far this year – firmly beating its 2016 target and providing a boost to the Government’s drive … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New UK government funding for a UK-Colombia strategic partnership to share expertise on peace-building was confirmed today by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire as he officially welcomed the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel … Read the full press release →

Justine Greening sets out her vision for giving vulnerable children the best possible start to life. LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In her first speech to the social care profession, Education Secretary Justine Greening today (3 November 2016) set out her … Read the full press release →

This new fund will be used to increase refuge spaces and other accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence. LONDON, 03-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Local authorities can now bid for a share of a £20 million fund to support victims of domestic … Read the full press release →

East Yorkshire, UK, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivergo Fuels, the UK’s largest producer of bioethanol and high protein animal feed, has been chosen as one of the Government’s new official Northern Powerhouse partners and is the only Humberside-headquartered private business to … Read the full press release →

ONS price inflation figures report a 1% annual rise in September 2016 Aviva’s analysis reveals that the greatest upward pressure on prices fall on the under-30s More important than ever for savers to shop around for the best deals LONDON, … Read the full press release →

High School sports hall tops ‘New Build – Commercial’ category. Hillsborough, England, 20-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The results of the Scottish Borders Design Awards 2016 were announced recently at a ceremony held at Scottish Borders Council Headquarters. The award scheme was … Read the full press release →

ABERDEEN, 05-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Principal of The University of Aberdeen, Professor Sir Ian Diamond and Depute Leader of the Council, Marie Boulton formally launched the funding scheme in the Townhouse in Old Aberdeen at a ceremony yesterday evening. The joint … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — If you combine the number of people affected by conflict, natural disasters, disease and extreme poverty around the world they would form the tenth most populous country on earth. The UK is a global leader in … Read the full press release →

Scotland Act 2016 Ofcom provisions come into force. LONDON, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Scottish Government will have the ability to further scrutinise the communications regulator Ofcom from 18 August, as provisions in the Scotland Act 2016 come into force. The … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In advance of the Night Tube launching on the Central and Victoria line on Friday 19 August, Transport for London (TfL) has updated its extensive open data Application Program Interface (API) so customers who use travel … Read the full press release →

Suicide rates in England have been rising in recent years, reaching 4,882 in 2014. LONDON, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Although suicide disproportionately affects men, with male suicides accounting for 76% of suicides in England in 2014, between 2013 and 2014 there … Read the full press release →

New HMRC figures show that the pension freedoms payments have more than doubled from Q1 to Q2 2016 Aviva insight, however, shows the need for vigilance to ensure that customer’s assets – savings and property – are sufficient to meet … Read the full press release →

Average annual pensioner benefits and concessions worth £17,500 Pensioners say OAP discounts save them more than £1,000 a year on discretionary spending More than one in three could not afford a trip to the dentist or optician if charged the … Read the full press release →

46% see property wealth as a key part of retirement income planning, with 69% owning a home worth more than their pensions, savings and investments But 23% of mortgaged over-45s are still worried about paying off their loans: equivalent to … Read the full press release →