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They exist to bring information and intelligence relating to the economic downturn and its impacts on the South West, informing policy makers and practitioners across the region.

SLIM launches new reports for South West Employment and Skills Boards

news 12 March 2010
The NEWB pages have gone live, with spreadsheets, charts qnd reports for the SW Employment and Skills Boards
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New Jobs 'app'

news 11 March 2010
Jobcentre Plus is putting Europe’s largest jobs database in to people’s pockets with the launch of the first UK Government Jobcentre 'app'.
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Job advice in unemployment hotspots to help thousands of people into work

news 10 March 2010
Latest on Jobcentre Plus Outreach workers
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Over £38 million in government grants provide much needed help in communities

news 09 March 2010
Small and local community groups with annual incomes below £30,000 can apply for the grants of between £250 and £5,000.
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One million employees get skills boost with train to gain

news 07 March 2010
The millionth learner, Chris Scott, a process operator at chemical manufacturer, completed his level 2 NVQ in Business Improvement Techniques on January 29 this year.
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Demand for staff increases in February, says REC

news 05 March 2010
Growth of permanent staff placements accelerated in February, reaching its strongest since July 2007, according to the latest Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG.
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