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| November 08 | North West Matters | |
BackgroundRegional Ministers were introduced in June 2007 to strengthen links between Whitehall and the English regions. The proposals were contained in the Governance of Britain Green Paper, which sets out the wider constitutional reform. As Regional Minister for the The Regional Minister will also advise the Secretary of State for Business, |
Joint economic commission for the North West agrees actions on economic downturn
05, November 08 Regional Minister Beverley Hughes has announced seven actions to ensure that the North West emerges from the economic downturn stronger than before. >>>
Regional minister highlights importance of a skilled workforce as merseyside authorities sign 'skills pledge'
24, October 08 Minister for the North West Beverley Hughes has highlighted the importance of a better skilled workforce to the success of the North West economy. >>>
Regional Minister forms economic 'Supergroup'
23, October 08 Regional Minister Beverley Hughes is to bring together key players from the public and private sectors to fight the North West's corner during the economic downturn. >>>
Beverley Hughes attends first Council of Regional Ministers
16, October 08 Helping savers, small businesses and homeowners in the North West through the worldwide economic problems was top of the agenda at the first meeting of the Council of Regional Ministers today. >>>
New focus on the economy for North West Regional Minister Beverley Hughes
15, October 08 North West Regional Minister Beverley Hughes will play a leading role in the Regional Economic Council announced by the Prime Minister. >>>
New sustainable framework for homes and jobs in the North West
30, September 08 A new regional strategy that directs long-term housing and economic growth and environmental protection in the North West was announced by Communities Minister Baroness Andrews today. >>>
Highest number of new schools opening for thirty years
10, September 08 More than 180 new or refurbished schools are opening this term - the highest number for at least 30 years, including cutting-edge school buildings and academies. >>>
£200m support for Northwest businesses as tough economic climate continues to bite
04, September 08 Today the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) welcomed Treasury Ministers the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP and the Rt Hon Jane Kennedy MP, Regional Minister Beverley Hughes, MP’s and 100 business... >>>
Dramatic Crime Reductions in the North West
17, July 07 Crime has fallen by 12 per cent in the North West over the last year, the largest overall reduction in crime in all the regions of England and Wales, new figures published today show. >>> Greater Manchester Challenge Government Office for the North West 0161 952 4037 |