Consumer Rights
The government is looking to address unfair practices in financial
services. Along with tougher powers for dealing with rogue
traders, they're banning credit card cheques and bills of sale, and
have launched consultation on credit and store cards to give customers
better protection.
Crime
The government is committed to building strong communities where police and
locals work together to cut crime and stand up for the hard-working and
law-abiding majority – this is an important part of Building
Britain’s Future.
To make this happen, a programme has been launched called Justice
Seen, Justice Done, which includes all kinds of community initiatives.
Education
Sure Start has looked to deliver affordable childcare. Over the
last 10 years, the government’s built 3,000 centres, giving over 2.3
million children a place to learn and play. This will
be increased to 3,500, so there‘s one within reach of every
community across the country.
Health
The government will continue to establish new rights for patients,
improving access to NHS dentistry and GPs all around the country. Waiting
times have been reduced, so patients with GP referrals will have
enforceable rights to receive hospital care within 18 weeks, or see a
cancer specialist within only two weeks.
Housing
Since Building Britain’s Future began in June
2009, the government has spent over £1 billion on
housing and have promised £6 billion in total.
Government funding includes an extra £1.5 billion on the Housing
Pledge. This will enable 20,000 new affordable homes by 2010, creating
around 45,000 construction jobs. The Housing Pledge has topped up funding
to restart construction on stalled construction sites, through Kickstart
Housing Delivery.
Low carbon
In Building Britain’s Future, the government committed to playing a
leading international role in tackling climate change and investing in low
carbon industries and initiatives. Action in these different areas will
provide us with the sustainable industries, communities and lifestyles we
need for Britain’s future generations.
This December, climate ministers from more than 180 countries will gather
in Copenhagen to negotiate an international climate deal. The
government wants to agree actions to limit global temperature
increases to no more than 2 degrees Celsius. Any more will risk dangerous
climate change, which will directly affect the stability and prosperity of
the UK.
Youth jobs
Backing Young Britain is a national campaign bringing government, business
and other organisations together, to create opportunities for young people
during the recession.
Employers are encouraged to commit to at least one of the seven Backing
Young Britain offerings. These range from providing work experience
opportunities and offering graduate internships to bidding for one of the
100,000 jobs from the Future Jobs Fund, or getting involved with Local
Employment Partnerships. and with over two million UK businesses every
single opportunity can make a difference.
More information?
If you'd like more details, go to the
Building Britain's Future campaigns page.
