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Government accused of shirking responsibility over Southern Cross

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 June 2011

Shadow health minister Emily Thornberry has attacked the Government over troubled care home group...

Sector hails £30m fund to modernise

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

Charities have welcomed the announcement of a £30m local infrastructure fund, outlined in the new...

Third of councils to merge children's services bosses

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

One-third of councils have merged or are planning to review the post of director of children’s se...

Southern Cross cuts rents by 30%

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

Ailing healthcare group Southern Cross has cut its rents by 30% for the next months.

Waste company plans £150m UK expansion

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

The waste management giant, Shanks Group, has announced a £150m three-year investment programme t...

ADASS appeals for calm over Southern Cross

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

Social care directors have appealed for calm as concern grows about the future of healthcare oper...

Councils hit back at credit card claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

Council leaders have hit back at claims by ministers that they are spending millions of pounds on...

How hot is your member?

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 May 2011

When the Internet was first created, everyone hailed the dawn of a wondrous new age.

The boys are back in town for the MJ Awards!

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 May 2011

It's been a busy month for The Soul Aces, as they gear up for their appearance at this year's MJ ...

St Helens Council worker to play Glastonbury

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 May 2011

Opportunity knocks this summer for St Helens Council equality officer Simon Cousins.