Petitions will begin to be published for signing on Thursday 4th August
Fund encourages enterprise and supports regions dependent on the public sector
The apprenticeships will be in sectors including manufacturing and engineering
MobileID will allow an individuals identity to be checked within two minutes
Programme will provide homes for around 250,000 Londoners
Industry standard aims to give SMEs a welcome advantage in securing procurement and lead them towards a socially responsible business
Control to be put into the hands of individuals and neighbourhoods
New website will chart the progress of the 'Green Neighbourhood Challenge'
Consistent method of reporting government procurement card spend data for transactions above £500 to be provided
Scheme will offer firms more support on issues such as finance and HR
Councils agree in principle to combine education and children's services management to reduce cost and improve service delivery
Work involves increasing loft insulation and replacing inefficient central heating boilers