Dalston’s Immediate Theatre ask – what’s your story?
The community arts group have created a programme that uses creativity to help adults gain employment after receiving filmmaking training
unemployment
Benefit claims fall yet more people are without work
Figures give mixed message about the economic situation of many Hackney residents
Ken Livingstone launches construction training academy in Stamford Hill
The former London mayor hopes construction training academy will help deliver jobs
Government’s ‘worse than useless’ Work Programme fails Hackney residents
Disappointing results as less than three per cent of residents find jobs
Hackney needs more apprenticeships says MP Meg Hillier
As the borough’s jobless figures rise to one of the capital’s highest, local MP Meg Hillier and Hackney Community College join forces to promote apprenticeships for young people
A new generation of schools offers a cure for jobless youth
In east London, the best jobs aren’t going to local people. A new school aims to solve that
Hackney shares top position in London jobless league
New unemployment figures paint a bleak picture for the borough
Panel examining the riots lacks independence and teeth
To ensure the avoidance of politically expedient explanations, a public inquiry into the unrest should have been established, says Patrick Vernon
Hackney riots: why here? why now?
What were the reasons for this week’s violent disturbances in the borough?
Be on your guard against rogue employers
Those seeking work should check out job offers thoroughly before accepting them, warns Hackney’s Citizens Advice Bureau
Charity for the homeless faces eviction – with sleeping rough set to soar
Tough economic times mean more rough sleepers – and the problem will get worse, says Rhythms of Life