Archives for May 4th, 2006

CRIMESHARE: THE UNEQUAL IMPACT OF CRIME

Book News, PublicNet: 4 May, 2006

By Mike Dixon, Howard Reed, Ben Rogers and Lucy Stone.This report from the Institute of Public Policy Research explores the social justice issues raised by the effects of crime. The authors review some of what is known already about the impact of crime on different groups, offering some new quantitative findings as to its impacts and suggesting further avenues of research.

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INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE ‘SMARTER WORKING’

Headlines, PublicNet: 4 May, 2006

An initiative has been launched to encourage smarter working practices, such as flexible working, remote working, mobile working and working from home, in an effort to ensure Britain’s economy is the most progressive in the world. Work Wise UK wants to see more widespread adoption of the new ideas.Those behind the initiative say it will increase business productivity and competitiveness, reduce transport congestion and pollution, improve health, assist disadvantaged groups, and help to balance work and family commitments. They say the increasing complexity of the world means both employers and employees have to strive to use their resources effectively.

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SIR MICHAEL LYONS DENIES INQUIRY REPORT HAS BEEN DELAYED

Headlines, PublicNet: 4 May, 2006

Sir Michael Lyons has issued a statement dismissing reports that the publication of the spring report of his inquiry into local government finance has been delayed by the Government. It will, he said, be published on Monday and he stressed that he alone had chosen the date.Sir Michael said the independence of his Inquiry was important to him and while he did not wish to become involved in party political debates he wished to correct misconceptions from some recent press coverage. “It is untrue to say that Government or any individual Minister has delayed my publication,” he said.

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