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Riots

Read news and views on the riots in London and across England

Councils and communities join together to restore the streetsEnglish councils have been 'inundated' with offers of help from the public as they lead the recovery from this month's riots. 22 August 2011
Councils count the cost of clean-upCouncils in England fear that the government schemes to cover the cost of the damage caused by the riots might leave them out of pocket, leading to uncertainty over what support they can offer those affected. 19 August 2011
All government policies to be reviewed following riotsPrime Minister David Cameron has announced a 'no holds barred' review of government policy in the wake of last week's riots in England. 15 August 2011
Cameron sets up riot recovery funds for councils and businessesThe prime minister has pledged £10m to help councils with the recovery operation after this week's riots. 11 August 2011
Police 'should not have to pay for riot damage'Police authorities have renewed calls for the repeal of the 1886 Riot Damages Act following a fourth night of disorder and mass theft across England. 10 August 2011
Councils clear up after the riotsLondon's councils have been cleaning up the damage following a third night of rioting and looting across the capital. 09 August 2011

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Opinion

Riots, rhetoric and rumours
Claudia Wood
No safe havens
Judy Hirst
Why we need an inquiry into the riots
John Tizard
Council house evictions: a kneejerk reaction
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Inequality, unemployment and unrest
John Perry

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