New Towns Fund to benefit 100 places across the country

Robert Jenrick has confirmed that 100 places have been invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals.

Review launched into support for SEN

The Department for Education has announced a new review to improve support for pupils with special educational needs.

London’s electric bus fleet the largest in Europe

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that the capital’s electric bus fleet is becoming the largest in Europe.  

Snack tax may be more effective than a sugary drink

Taxing high sugar snacks might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks.

Warnings over restrictive waste strategy must he heeded

MPs have warned that a balance must be struck between local authorities and councils on waste strategy.

Government announces sprinkler review for high-rise homes

Thousands of residents will benefit from safer homes under proposals that would see sprinklers installed in new high-rise blocks of flats.

Fair Funding Review delayed until next year

Robert Jenrick has announced that the Fair Funding Review and 75 per cent business rate retention will be delayed until 2020-21.

Government-funded cycling routes revealed across England

A new £20 million government investment will see cyclists across the country benefit from more than 20 new and improved cycling routes.

Campaign launched to recruit 20,000 police officers

The national campaign to recruit 20,000 new police officers has been launched by the government.

Powerful action to end childhood obesity in London

London’s Child Obesity Taskforce wants every child in the capital to grow up eating healthily, drinking plenty of water and being physically active.

Javid presents Spending Review

The Chancellor has delivered his Spending Round to Parliament, including a £13.8 billion real term increase in day-to-day spending.

Radical shake up of broken social care system urged

The APPG on Social Care has demanded a radical shake-up of England’s ‘broken’ social care system to avoid its total collapse.

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