Clegg announces £126 mn fund for young jobless AFP - AFP - Tue, Feb 21, 2012Nick Clegg has unveiled a £126 mn fund to focus on the "ticking time bomb" of young people who are not in employment, education or training, or 'NEETs'. More »Clegg announces £126 mn fund for young jobless
Nick Clegg has unveiled a £126 mn fund to focus on the "ticking time bomb" of young people who are not in employment, education or training, or 'NEETs'.
Bid to defuse Neets 'time bomb' Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012Nick Clegg has pledged to deal with the "ticking time bomb" of teenagers who are not in work, school or training. More »Bid to defuse Neets 'time bomb'
Nick Clegg has pledged to deal with the "ticking time bomb" of teenagers who are not in work, school or training.
Osborne urged to 'end austerity' Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012A senior Liberal Democrat has urged Chancellor George Osborne to use next month's Budget to cut personal taxes, saying it would make a "big difference" to the econom … More »Osborne urged to 'end austerity'
A senior Liberal Democrat has urged Chancellor George Osborne to use next month's Budget to cut personal taxes, saying it would make a "big difference" to the economy.
The Neet solution: Clegg outlines plan for young people Politics.co.uk - Tue, Feb 21, 2012By Oliver HothamNick Clegg will today outline the government's plan to deal with the problem of "Neets" - young people not in education, employment or training.The government … More »The Neet solution: Clegg outlines plan for young people
By Oliver HothamNick Clegg will today outline the government's plan to deal with the problem of "Neets" - young people not in education, employment or training.The government plans to allocate £126 million towards a new scheme to help those most likely to fall off the radar, offering training in basic skills and interview …
Cable attacked over Ebdon decision Press Association - Mon, Feb 20, 2012Business Secretary Vince Cable has come under fire from Tories over his "deeply unsatisfactory" decision to overrule a Commons select committee by appointing Professor … More »Cable attacked over Ebdon decision
Business Secretary Vince Cable has come under fire from Tories over his "deeply unsatisfactory" decision to overrule a Commons select committee by appointing Professor Les Ebdon as his university access tsar.
- Clegg champions youth jobs drive Press Association - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has appealed to businesses to sign up to the coalition's drive to tackle youth unemployment. More »Clegg champions youth jobs drive
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has appealed to businesses to sign up to the coalition's drive to tackle youth unemployment.
- Andrew Lansley must go, says Hughes Press Association - Sun, Feb 12, 2012
David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his … More »Andrew Lansley must go, says Hughes
David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his removal.
- Employment minister Davey named Energy Secretary Reuters - Fri, Feb 3, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Employment minister Ed Davey was appointed Friday as Energy and Climate Change Secretary to replace Chris Huhne who has resigned following news he … More »Employment minister Davey named Energy Secretary
LONDON (Reuters) - Employment minister Ed Davey was appointed Friday as Energy and Climate Change Secretary to replace Chris Huhne who has resigned following news he is to be charged over allegations he tried to cover up a speeding offence. Prime Minister David Cameron's office confirmed the appointment of Davey, 46, the …
Energy minister to learn if he will be charged Tim Castle - Reuters - Thu, Feb 2, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will learn on Friday whether he is to be prosecuted over claims he lied to avoid a speeding ban, in a decision that could … More »Energy minister to learn if he will be charged
LONDON (Reuters) - Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will learn on Friday whether he is to be prosecuted over claims he lied to avoid a speeding ban, in a decision that could derail his political career and force a cabinet reshuffle. If charged, Huhne, a Liberal Democrat who has promoted a strategy of green and renewable power, …
McDonald's serves up 2,500 new jobs Reuters - Tue, Jan 24, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Hamburger chain McDonald's is creating 2,500 new jobs in Britain in 2012, with more than half going to people under the age of 25, a group hard hit … More »McDonald's serves up 2,500 new jobs
LONDON (Reuters) - Hamburger chain McDonald's is creating 2,500 new jobs in Britain in 2012, with more than half going to people under the age of 25, a group hard hit by the economic downturn. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who visited the fast-food group's British training centre in North London on Tuesday, said the …
Clegg aims to mend EU links at London meeting Reuters - Sat, Jan 7, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg hosts a meeting of his liberal allies from around Europe in London on Monday to promote his agenda of re-engagement … More »Clegg aims to mend EU links at London meeting
LONDON (Reuters) - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg hosts a meeting of his liberal allies from around Europe in London on Monday to promote his agenda of re-engagement with the European Union after the UK vetoed an EU treaty in December. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli …
Banking reforms no excuse to cut lending - Cable Tim Castle - Reuters - Mon, Dec 19, 2011LONDON (Reuters) - Radical government reforms to make banks safer should have no effect on their ability to lend to companies and entrepreneurs, Business Secretary Vince … More »Banking reforms no excuse to cut lending - Cable
LONDON (Reuters) - Radical government reforms to make banks safer should have no effect on their ability to lend to companies and entrepreneurs, Business Secretary Vince Cable said in an interview with Reuters. Bankers should consider cutting "excessive" pay and dividends before passing on to customers the cost of the plans, …
Clegg says will not try to bar new EU group from institutions Reuters - Sat, Dec 17, 2011LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will not try to stop other European Union countries from using EU institutions to enforce tighter fiscal rules for the euro zone, Deputy Prime … More »Clegg says will not try to bar new EU group from institutions
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will not try to stop other European Union countries from using EU institutions to enforce tighter fiscal rules for the euro zone, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was quoted on Friday as saying. The Guardian quoted Clegg as telling it in an interview that Britain would not block or legally challenge …
French comments on UK economy unacceptable - Clegg Reuters - Fri, Dec 16, 2011LONDON (Reuters) - French criticism of the British economy was not acceptable, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg told French Prime Minister Francois Fillon on Friday. … More »French comments on UK economy unacceptable - Clegg
LONDON (Reuters) - French criticism of the British economy was not acceptable, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg told French Prime Minister Francois Fillon on Friday. Fillon had called Clegg to explain his remarks after the French protested that credit rating agencies seemed to take a more positive view of the British economy …
An extra £1 billion is being made available to businesses seeking support to create new jobs, the Government has announced. More »Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
