Basic income by 2025 pledged by Greens

The Green Party has pledged to introduce a universal basic income by 2025, which would see every adult receiving a minimum of £89 per week.

Homelessness crisis costs councils over £1bn in just one year

The cost of housing homeless families in temporary accommodation has risen by 78 per cent in five years to more than £1 billion.

Business rates and council tax relief following flooding

Households and business owners significantly affected by recent flooding will have immediate relief on their council tax and business rates.

100,000 demand televised election debate on climate

Over 100,000 people have signed a petition calling for a national televised debate on the climate and nature emergencies.

Solar power hubs for 2,000 public spaces, says Labour

Labour will install solar power hubs in 2,000 public spaces, saving them an average of £3,000 on their bills every year.

Labour pledges free broadband for all

Labour is setting out plans to deliver fast and free full fibre-broadband for all by creating a new British Broadband public service.

Thousands of homes to be built in flood zones

A Greenpeace investigation has found that almost 10,000 new homes could be built on some of the most flood-prone areas of England.

Cities have opportunity to address climate crisis

City regions in the UK have the opportunity to address the escalating climate crisis whilst creating healthier and more liveable cities.

Council tax collection practices working for no one

Households struggling to pay their council tax are being pushed into further debt as outdated regulations mean bailiffs are collecting arrears.

Abuse of children based on faith or belief rises by a third

Children identified by councils as having been abused for reasons associated with faith have risen by a third in the past three years.

Labour will close the gender pay gap by 2030

The Labour Party has outlined their target of closing the gender pay gap by 2030, as part of their electoral promises.

Green Party pledges to appoint 'carbon chancellor'

The Green Party will appoint a ‘carbon chancellor’ to allocate the £100bn per year they have pledged for tackling the climate emergency.

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