The effect of the economic downturn on the people in the West Midlands
The effect of the economic downturn on the people in the West Midlands

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: West Midlands Regional Committee

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2010-01-26

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780215543424

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This report is the Committee's second inquiry in the effect of the economic downturn on the people of the region. The Committee's terms of reference are: what problems exist and how their effect can be minimised in advance of an economic upturn; how effectively Government agencies and other regional bodies are addressing these problems; and what advice and assistance people need to help them live more sustainable lifestyles in the future. The Committee was particularly interested in the level of indebtedness and home repossessions; availability of appropriate training; the adequacy of assistance and social cohesion. The Committee is concerned that some of those areas most in need of additional Government assistance may not be aware of new funding available and do not have the capacity to bid for it. They understand that the Taskforce should not be seen as the answer to every problem in the region and that it was set up to focus on the initial economic impact of the downturn. However the Taskforce has reach within the region and uninhibited connection to Whitehall. It is also recognised that the region's third sector has not been as fully engaged as they had hoped.

Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9780215553843

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This report is the Committee's third inquiry and examines the issues that arose from the Examination in Public in 2009 of the Phase 2 update to the Regional Strategic Plan. That examination covered contentious subjects such as overall housing growth targets for the region, transport and the allocation of land for employment use. The inquiry also looks at the region's preparations for the introduction of the single Regional Strategy process which will come into effect from 1 April 2010. The evidence received by the Committee was overwhelmingly in favour of retaining strategic at the regional level and they are convinced that this is necessary to agree priorities between local authorities to deliver transport infrastructure, protect the environment and achieve urban renaissance.

Sessional returns
Sessional returns

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780215554451

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The Recession and Beyond
The Recession and Beyond

Author: David Bailey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-03-29

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1136664726

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How has the recession impacted on firms, people and places? How have local and regional authorities responded? This book aims to answer these questions by offering an overview of the impacts of the recession on people and places and how it has affected local authorities in the UK and other OECD countries. The volume makes a fresh contribution to understanding local economic development and governance by providing a unique perspective and original data on the way local authorities have dealt with the recent economic shock across countries.

Who Loses in the Downturn?
Who Loses in the Downturn?

Author: Herwig Immervoll

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2011-04-15

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 0857247506

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Contains fresh knowledge on the effects of the economic downturn on employment and income distribution. This title also contains research papers offering fresh insights into issues such as how wages, employment and incomes are affected by the crisis, which demographic groups are most vulnerable in the recession, and more.

Parliamentary Debates (Hansard).
Parliamentary Debates (Hansard).

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13:

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Contains debates from the 2d session of the 48th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.

Making the Voice of the West Midlands Heard
Making the Voice of the West Midlands Heard

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. West Midlands Regional Committee

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780215553867

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Making the voice of the West Midlands Heard : The work of the Committee, and the future for the region, third report of session 2009-10, report, together with formal minutes [and written Evidence]

The Media, the Public and the Great Financial Crisis
The Media, the Public and the Great Financial Crisis

Author: Mike Berry

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-01-11

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1137499737

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This book explores the impact of the print and broadcast media on public knowledge and understanding of the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. It represents the first systemic attempt to analyse how mass media influenced public opinion and political events during this key period in Britain's economic history. To do this, the book combines analysis of media content, focus groups with members of the public and interviews with leading news journalists and editors in order to unpack the production, content and reception of economic news. From the banking crisis to the debate over Britain's public deficit, this book explores the key role of the press and broadcasting in shaping public understanding and legitimating austerity through both short and long term patterns of media socialisation.