Inner cities have missed out on boom, says Blair
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has acknowledged that many people living in deprived areas still face significant challenges. He has launched a new 131 million pounds sterling scheme to address inner city deprivation.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Tory donor names his price for a 5m pounds sterling flutter
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Businessman Stuart Wheeler has donated an initial 1 million pounds sterling to the UK Conservative party. He will make available a further 4 million pounds sterling if he approves of how the money will be spent.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Blair pledges new powers to protect frontline workers
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UK's Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has outlined Labour's plans to reform the welfare state and criminal justice system. Included in the reforms are protection for frontline workers such as teachers and hospital staff, and the introduction of compulsory basic skills tests and training for job seekers on benefits.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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