Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Councils plan for exodus of poor families from London
November 4, 2010 News, SlideshowMinisters were accused last night of deliberately driving poor people out of wealthy inner cities as London councils revealed they were preparing a mass exodus of low-income families from the capital because of coalition benefit cuts. Representatives of London boroughs told a meeting of MPs last week that councils have already block-booked bed and breakfasts [...]
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Who Owns the Beach?
November 3, 2010 NewsResidents of an area of Florida’s coastline have been up in arms after the state began adding sand to miles of eroded beaches in Florida’s panhandle. Homeowners said they should have exclusive access to the newly created beach as their property deeds entitled them to the beach at the front of their homes. The Florida Supreme Court ruled against them, however, saying that [...]
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Social Problems
October 27, 2010 Events&Courses, News, Politics, SlideshowThe Henry George Foundation is pleased to offer a 5 week series of presentations on “Social Problems” Presented By David Triggs, John Barnes, Peter Bowman and others Commencing: 8th October 2010. Times: Fridays 6.40pm – 8.10pm Location: 11 Mandeville Place, London W1 (by kind permission of the School of Economic Science) Each week a different [...]
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