MPs in north of England seek ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown

More than 50 Conservative MPs in northern England have urged the Prime Minister to provide a ‘clear roadmap’ out of lockdown.

Seven areas to benefit from £180m Town Deals funding

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced the seven communities that are set to benefit from up to £178.7 million in new Town Deals.

New guidance for councils on tackling homelessness

New guidance for councils has been published to help ensure care leavers have the stable homes they need, and prevent them from becoming homeless.

£75 million for iconic cultural and arts venues

Iconic arts venues and cultural organisations are to receive a £75 million boost from government's Culture Recovery Fund.

Local taxpayers are keeping private bus companies afloat

The Local Government Association has warned that concessionary fare funding is being used to prop up private bus companies.

Purpose-built housing for older people must be priority

The British Property Federation has revealed the scale of new housing-with-care units required to keep up with future demand.

Allocations of £1bn confirmed for councils this winter

Robert Jenrick has confirmed allocations for individual councils from the £1 billion of additional support announced earlier this month.

Sunak announces one-year Spending Review

The Chancellor has decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review in order to prioritise the response to coronavirus.

The government has potential to save at least £30bn a year

The Centre for Policy Studies has set out nine ideas which would deliver £30 billion a year to the Treasury without impacting frontline services.

Collaboration needed to fill the strategic planning void

Stronger collaboration between councils, health bodies and business could fill the strategic planning void if the duty to co-operate is axed.

A million children under restrictions to lose free school meals

Nearly a million children living in areas that are subject to coronavirus restrictions are set to lose access to free school meals over the holidays.

New funding and guidance for supported housing

Housing Minister Kelly Tolhurst has announced new funding for supported housing pilots in priority areas.

Government extends cap on energy bills

An extension to the Energy Price Cap is set to help 11 million households from being overcharged on their energy bills.

Mark Drakeford announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown in Wales

Mark Drakeford has announced that Wales will go into a national ‘firebreak’ lockdown from 23 October until 9 November.

Warning issued over public sector food supply

The supply of food to care homes, schools, hospitals and prisons is at risk unless the government steps in to support struggling wholesalers.

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