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Wednesday 14 July 2010

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Eric Pickles's 'non-jobs' are hard to find

The communities secretary has promised to end 'ludicrous' local authority 'non-jobs' but what, exactly, does this mean?

Society news & features p2

It's the people who provide a real insight into US politics

In her last Lesson from America column Mary O'Hara marvels at the less-than-ordinary ordinary folk she's written about – and those she hasn't
Fairtrade towns to top 500

Fair trade is growing fast with ever more Fairtrade towns that promote ethical shopping and even twin with their producer communities

Society news & features p3

Send a text message to the police

Police in Gorton, Manchester, are handing out a text number to local people so they can alert the police to neighbourhood issues
Money-back bond to get locals to invest

A money-back fund could encourage the 'big society' by allowing residents to invest in grassroots projects and local jobs for five years

Society news & features p4

'If these young people were kittens there would be a national campaign to save them'

It is estimated that one in six of those who are Neets for two years will be dead by the age of 30. NHS Hull has bought a yacht to tackle this health problem, but will the project survive?
Who are the big players in Ken Clarke's prison reforms?

The justice secretary is putting all his eggs in the private and voluntary sector basket, says Alan Travis

Society news & features p5

Worst-performing NHS trust sees off would-be reformer

Why did one of Britain's best troubleshooters resign as chair Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS trust

Society news & features p6

Andrew Lansley's plan for a John-Lewis style NHS needs more thought

The health secretary says he wants the NHS to become the 'largest social enterprise' in the world - but at what cost?

Society news & features p16

What else can a school leaver with A-levels do?

Dom, 18, hopes to pass three A-levels this summer. To avoid student debt, his parents are pushing him towards an NHS career

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