Childcare closures likely to hit rural areas worst

Councils are warning that remoter rural areas could be impacted the most by childcare closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Government to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030

The government will protect 30 per cent of the UK’s land by 2030, as part of plans to put nature and biodiversity on a road to recovery by 2030.

The Mayor of London has launched an air quality monitoring project to give an accurate indication of the benefits closing school roads to motor traffic at drop-off and pick-up times.

Trial participants will be given the chance to create their own personal accounts to use on parts of GOV.UK, the government website.

The government has launched a consultation to gain views on a Green Gas Levy, which will reduce emissions from the gas grid and help the UK reach its net zero target by 2050.

The Department for Health and Social Care has released its list on how Covid tests are prioritised.

LGA calls for clarity over COVID support scheme reimbursement

Following the Government’s announcement of a new legal duty to self-isolate with councils responsible for distributing financial support to low-income households to help, The Local Government Association has called for 'urgent clarity' about how councils will be reimbursed.

Over two million homes without a working smoke alarm, says LGA

According to the Local Government Association, figures for 2018/19 show that 9 per cent of households in England – the equivalent of 2.17 million - do not have a working smoke alarm and only 26 per cent of people who own an alarm test it at least once a month.

Major challenges ahead for schools in poorer areas

The IFS is warning that schools serving more deprived pupils face major challenges over the next few years.

Liverpool City Region promoting inclusive economic recovery

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has become one of 12 founder members of the new Inclusive Growth Network.

Care homes to get free PPE until March

A new adult social care winter plan has been revealed which aims to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in care settings.

Government has 48 hours to protect renters, says Labour

Labour is calling on the government to extend the evictions ban due to end on 20 September to avoid a homelessness crisis this winter.

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