11/03/2010 – Financial Services Authority’s new free money advice service launched
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched its new money advice service ‘Moneymadeclear.’
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09/03/2010 – Charities are not here to deliver services on the cheap
Addressing a mass meeting organised by the union Unite at the Houses of Parliament today, Angela Smith Minister for the Third Sector said that the Government does not regard the third sector as a way to deliver public services "on the cheap".
03/03/2010 – New vision for legal aid delivery
Justice Secretary Jack Straw today announced new plans for the future delivery of legal aid.
01/03/2010 – Ten ways councils can protect local services
The Department of Communities and Local Government published a new report today – ‘Putting the frontline first: meeting the local government challenge’.
01/03/2010 – Baseline survey to assess the impact of legal services reform
The findings of a baseline survey conducted in 2009 by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCent) were published today.
24/02/2010 – Law Commission says current law and duties on social care are ‘confusing’
The Law Commission says the current social care system provided by councils in England and Wales needs simplifying.
17/02/2010 – LSC publishes new improving your quality guide
Generic guide produced to share peer reviewers comments on good practice
12/02/2010 – New standard civil contracts to start on 14 October 2010
LSC announces new contract start date and makes minor amendments to standard terms
05/02/2010 – Face-to-face debt advice delivering good value for money
But project is facing difficulties keeping up with demand following the economic downturn, says NAO report
03/02/2010 – Government service commissioning threatens independence of advice and advocacy
Baring Foundation report criticises increased state control over service providers
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