Results for Policy & Research
Industry v. academia: Sir Ron to the rescue
April 01, 1996 After years of upheaval over qualifications in the 16 to 19 age range, new proposals by Sir Ron Dearing, endorsed by all the politicians, herald a calmer future. But will employers be convinced? Read more >
Reviving the cities: past programmes, future hopes
February 01, 1996 It is in the inner cities that companies have been most exhorted to get involved. With the general election approaching, this first article in a series examines the prospects for urban policy. Read more >
Winners and losers in the contest for cash
February 01, 1996 The government's 'challenging' approach to fund allocation gets into its stride while across the Channel the French are treading a familiar pat. Read more >
Business Link start-ups
October 01, 1995 Three years ago Michael Heseltine proposed a national chain of one-stop-shops to help small businesses. Now the Business Link National Network is to be launched on October 31st. Here BITC's David Grayson, who chairs the National Assessment Panel, urges companies to get involved. Read more >
The politicians speak out
June 01, 1995 Both the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition recently made keynote speeches, addressing partnership between public and private sectors. Read more >
Training is the answer
June 01, 1995 Michael Heseltine's second white paper on competitiveness provides an update on progress with last year's initiatives and concentrates further measures on small business. Read more >
Fifty years on from Beveridge
August 01, 1994 On May 25, 1944, just days before the D-Day landings, the White Paper on Full Employment was published. This season of anniversaries has marked a sudden renewal of interest in job creation. Read more >