Lib Dems in Government deliver £5.30 a week pension rise
Lib Dems in government have delivered the biggest pensions rise in history.
24 Jan 2012
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Blackburn with Darwen Mayor pays a Royal Visit
Lib Dem Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Karimeh Foster had the honour of visiting the King and Queen of Jordan during a recent visit to the country. Karimeh, who was born near Bethlehem in what was then Jordan has been a Councillor in Blackburn with Darwen for 20 years and is currently their Mayor. Not only did she visit the King, presenting them with a painting of one of Darwen's most famous landmarks but also had a reception at the British Embassy, gave a talk at the University of Jordan and to the Jordanian Women's Federation, and was interviewed on local TV and by the national papers. Commenting on her visit Karimeh said, "It was an honour to be invited to the Palace and the King was keen to develop links between Jordan and out Borough." She was accompanied on her visit by her husband, local Group Leader Cllr. David Foster and their family.
24 Jan 2012
Cable announces plans to curb executive pay
(From the BBC)
24 Jan 2012
Clegg unveils £1bn to boost growth
// Half a million jobs will be created thanks to the additional £1 billion the Government is to spend supporting private sector growth, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says.
6 Dec 2011
Darwen firm to benefit from Regional Growth Fund
A Darwen Company will benefit from funding from the Regional Growth Fund recently announced by the government.
1 Dec 2011
50% increase in local apprenticeships
Apprenticeships have reached record highs in the academic year 2010/11, thanks to Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government. More than 440,000 learners started an apprenticeship last year, which is an increase of 50% compared to the year before.
1 Dec 2011