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13th May 2009

A new resource to assist with the delivery of better rural policy making across Government is being launched by the Commission for Rural Communities today.Full Story

 

12th May 2009

"Whilst welcoming the fact that the government has resisted serious lobbying to freeze the national minimum wage, we regret that the increase falls short of what is required to safeguard the lowest paid in
our labour market.” Eileen Devaney UKCAP National Coordinator

To read the report from the Fair Pay Network follow the link: Not Just for the Good Times: The New Imperative for Fair Pay

 

11th May 2009

2007/08 Households Below Average Income official figures released. Full Story

JRF response to Households Below Average Income official figures. Full Story

 

Member Blogs

Each of the 4 national members of UKCAP along with its Chair Harry Cartmill produces a monthly blog reflecting their feelings on recent developments affecting UKCAP and you.

A Word From Our Chair

harry cartmill"“Hard times? Credit crunch? Difficulty making ends meet? Then become a Westminster M.P. "

 

Harry Cartmill discusses his thoughts on recent events.

 

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The View from Northern Ireland

 

"I have heard so many people asking “where are the jobs that people are going to do?."

NIAPN Volunteer Bernie McSorley discusses her thoughts and experiences of the Welfare Reform Act. Read More


The View From Wales

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In North Wales as mirrored in the South, the media tells us unemployment is rising at a rapid rate; Every 52 minutes a job is lost!

APNC Member Annejennette Stephenson reveals some of the problems facing Wales. Read More



The view from Scotland

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The View From England

"Country life a bed of roses? Not for all."

UKCAP's voice of rural issues Carol Evans discusses rural issues arising in England. Read More



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