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Presents news items concerning British public finance during the week ended March 2, 2000. Includes members of parliament's plan to conduct an inquiry into the funding of London Underground Ltd.; Proposed inquiry into the finances of the Commission for Racial Equality; Department of Education and Employment's program to promote lifelong learning.

The article offers information on the BAME Short Story Prize book writing competition of the journal "Guardian." It mentions that the writing competition was open to Asian, African American, and minority ethnic writers who live in Ireland and Great Britain with a prize worth £1,000. It discusses the violation that a writing competition and its organizers could faced if the Section 29 of the Race Relations Act of the Commission for Racial Equality was violated.

The article focuses on a report from the Commission for Racial Equality in Great Britain which stated that divisions among the country's ethnic groups are deeper than ever and are fuelling religious and political extremism. According to the report, Britain remained ethnically segregated, residentially, socially and in the workplace.

The article focuses on several different topics concerning heritage activities and news. The Middlesex University and the Museum in Docklands is offering a course on people of African and Caribbean origin in Britain since the Roman occupation. The National Archives is digitizing passenger lists of people who emigrated from Britain between 1890-1960. Great Britain's Commission of Racial Equality has closed and been replaced by the Commission for Equality & Human Rights.

Discusses the segregation of Asians and Whites living in Northern towns in Great Britain. How violence has erupted between Asians and Whites; Claim of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) that discrimination by private and public landlords, and by estate agents have kept Asians in their enclaves; Discussion of Asians' fear of white racial harassment; Thought that when Asians try to move into White areas, some estate agents warn white residents of a potential threat to their house prices.

Explores the employment of Black women in Great Britain and its impact on their role in the household. Percentage of African-Caribbean families headed by a female single parent according to the Commission for Racial Equality; How Black women view motherhood and bread-winning according to Aminatta Forna, author of the book `Mother of all Myths'; Earnings of women as compared to men.

Reports on race and sex employment discrimination in the House of Commons and in other political institutions in Great Britain. Role of the Commission for Racial Equality; Significance of the retirement of Peter Jennings as a Royal Marine major; Definition of institutional racism.

Focuses on the number of ethnic minorities that the political parties in Great Britain must adopt for its parliament. Support of ethnic minority for the Labour Party; Information on a survey of voting in the 1997 general election published by the Commission for Racial Equality; Challenges of the Commission for the political parties.

The article reports that Great Britain's Equality and Human Rights Commission is accusing the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) of ignoring schools' racial policies when carrying out school inspections. The commission, formerly known as the Commission for Racial Equality, believes that Ofsted inspectors are not checking schools equality policies, citing reports showing "excellent" ratings for schools with no policy as required by law.

An excerpt from the final policy paper "A Lot Done, a Lot to Do: Our Vision for an Integrated Britain," by the Commission for Racial Equality is presented.

The authors discuss the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights, which will open in October 2007 under the leadership of Trevor Phillips, and the new Government Equalities Office, which will be taking on a coordinating role across government for ensuring equality issues remain central to public service reform under the leadership of Gordon Brown, in Great Britain. This entry also includes the principles which are contained in the Report of the Commission for Racial Equality on "The Future of Multi Ethnic Britain" published by the authors in 2000.

The article offers information on Project ONE, a week-long activity programme for young people in Great Britain to develop leadership skills, improve self-confidence and challenge stereotypes to create a greater level of understanding among those from different ethnic and social backgrounds. The scheme was set up in 2006 with the backing of the Commission for Racial Equality and is supported by the Department of Communities and Local Government.

This article reports on the move made by the University and College Union (UCU) to ask the Great Britain Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) for advice in a dispute over equality policy at the University of the West of England. An overview of the dispute is presented, as well as a discussion on the arguments raised by UCU. Incident that led to the move is recounted.

This article reports on the warning issued by Great Britain Commission for Racial Equality regarding the plan of Birmingham University's School of Education in England to cancel courses in community play and youth studies. The commission warned that the university risk legal action under race equality laws. Incident that led to the warning is detailed.

The article discusses the increase of racial conflict in British schools. According to Nick Johnson, director of policy and public sector at the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) of Great Britain, the schools were becoming segregated in terms of race and religion. Race Equality Sandwell (RES) sponsored studies that found that schools are divided along ethnic minority lines due to social engineering of local authorities and allocating social housing based on ethnic origin.

The article profiles Kay Hampton, chair of the Commission for Racial Equality in Great Britain. She graduated from the University of Durban-Westville in South Africa. She married a Scottish urban designer and moved to Scotland in 1993. Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland has offered her a research fellowship in the Scottish Ethnic Minorities Research Unit.

The article reports on the partnership of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) with the University and College Union to monitor racial equality performance in further education institutions in Great Britain. Education sites provides a chance to promote equality, participation and interaction among the whole population to eliminate barriers that lead to segregation in communities according to Nick Johnson, director of policy and public sector for CRE.

In this article the author discusses the annual Notting Hill Carnival, a gala begun in the 1960s as a celebration of Caribbean ethnicity, praising it for having evolved into a multicultural festival that reflects the entire racial realm of Great Britain. He refutes the contention of Trevor Phillips, head of the U.K.'s Commission for Racial Equality, that the carnival is not a boon to race relations. He questions Phillips' motives and methods, suggesting that he is not interested in promoting racial equality or harmony.

The article reports on the 2006 resignation of Carol Adams from her post as chief executive of the Greater Teaching Council in Great Britain. The council was launched in 2000 and Adams was the first person to hold that post. She left the position in order to increase her work with the U.K. Commission for Racial Equality.

The article reports on the call made by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) for the Commission for Racial Equality to investigate on the race bias in pay for teachers in Great Britain. It has been observed by NUT that white British teachers are far more likely to be granted wage rise than minority teachers. NUT feared that the issue might discourage minority teachers from applying for promotion.

Comments on the suggestion of Trevor Phillips, chairman of the British Commission for Racial Equality, on the separate teaching of black boys in schools in the country. Aim of the proposal to solve the underperformance of black boys in schools; Need to investigate the advantages of the proposal; Concern of some critics on the proposal.

Comments on the suggestion of Trevor Phillips, chairman of the British Commission for Racial Equality, for a segregated education system in the country. Citation of the case in the U.S. which helped to bring an end to segregation in American schools; Criticism on the move of Phillips and its negative impact on the society; Question on the focus of the proposal of Phillips on black students.

Reports on the selection of Dexter Hutt to join Great Britain Commission for Racial Equality.

Presents an analysis of the role of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) in the lives of immigrants in Great Britain. Origins of the commission; Move away from multiculturalism by the CRE; Irony that it was the CRE who first introduced multiculturalism and pushed the concept on Great Britain; Criticism of CRE chairman, Trevor Phillips; Violence among Pakistani youths.

Reports that the Great Britain Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is urging public authority purchasers to check their suppliers to make sure they are promoting equal employment opportunities. Launch of CRE guide for race equality and procurement in local government; Provisions of the Race Relations Act 2000; Promotion of good management practice.