One in six struggling to afford broadband

New research from Citizens Advice has found that more than one in six people are struggling to afford their broadband during the third lockdown.

Coronavirus jab now offered at every eligible care home

The NHS has now offered the coronavirus vaccine to residents at every eligible care home with older residents across England.

Devolution deal for West Yorkshire signed into law

Local Government Minister Luke Hall has signed an Order bringing into law a historic devolution deal for West Yorkshire.

‘Concerning’ profit and debt levels in children’s care

The government’s review of children’s social care needs to consider the impact of increasing private equity and stock market involvement.

World’s first hydrogen double deckers for Aberdeen

The world's first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses has officially been launched into service by Aberdeen City Council.

‘Gross shortage’ of decent social homes in England

The government has released new figures on homelessness, which Shelter says highlights the fact that thousands are struggling to survive the pandemic while homeless.

Labour to force government action on cladding scandal

Labour is set to hold a vote to force government action on the cladding scandal and protect leaseholders from life-changing cladding costs.

Upgrades to Go Ultra Low Oxford EV chargers

Upgrades have been made to the Go Ultra Low Oxford project, giving members of the public the ability to use the chargers for the first time.

Damage to children’s mental health could last for years

The damage to children’s mental health caused by the coronavirus crisis could last for years without a large-scale increase for services.

Free admission to the proposed UK Holocaust Memorial

The government will provide free entry, in perpetuity, to everyone visiting the proposed new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.

Mayors call for tougher air pollution targets

City mayors representing more than 17 million people across the UK are urging the Prime Minister to commit to tougher air pollution targets.

Councils urged to help checks on animal products

£14 million in funding has been given to local authorities to help them maintain the UK’s high standards on imported animal products.

Government postpones Environment Bill again

The government has again decided to postpone the Environment Bill, as there is too little time to scrutinise it properly.

Lack of data access impact council’s climate actions

As many as 60 per cent of UK local authorities have difficulty accessing the data they need to make effective decisions that will support local energy projects.

Pandemic makes levelling up four times harder

The coronavirus pandemic makes levelling up the North and Midlands four times harder and risks ‘levelling down’ the South.

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