Citizenship class for young Muslims

" Young Muslims will be taught citizenship in mosque schools as part of a bid to prevent them being turned into extremists, the Government said. Trials of the new lessons will begin in several cities at the start of the new term in September, said Communities Secretary...

200 signatures on a petition will force councils to act

"Town halls would be forced to take action over petitions with more than 200 signatures under new proposals to devolve power to voters. Hazel Blears, the Communities Secretary, is to publish a consultation paper detailing new rights to trigger changes in council policy. This...

Minister in flood cash aid pledge

"Local authorities will be given financial aid to assist with the damage caused by heavy flooding, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has said. She said people had gone through an "incredibly traumatic" experience. Alan Johnson, a Hull MP and the health secretary, is to visit...