Emergency Bellwin Scheme activated for storm-hit areas

The government has activated the emergency Bellwin scheme for areas in the north of England affected by Storm Ciara.

10 innovative new Freeports across the UK

Up to 10 new innovative Freeports will be opened across the UK as the government seeks to level up the country.

UNISON calls for affordable homes for all

More than a million people are lingering on waiting lists for council houses in England, with UNISON demanding a new housing policy.

Every child in England to be offered cycle training

All children in England will be taught the skills for a lifetime of cycling, as its Bikeability training programme is significantly expanded.

Government to cut the cost of new homes by a third

A new generation of homeowners will be backed by the government thanks to a scheme cutting the cost of some new homes by a third.

New STI is diagnosed every 70 seconds in England

Charities are urging the government to reverse the deep funding cuts that have placed tremendous pressures on sexual health services.

Breathing Space period to help millions in debt

The government is introducing new measures to help millions of people get their finances and debt under control.

Councils urged to apply for all-electric bus town funding

Coiuncils can now apply to become the UK’s first all-electric bus town, a move deemed the ‘gold-standard’ in environmentally friendly public transport.

Lifting LHA rate would aid homelessness prevention push

More than 100,000 people would be protected from financial hardship and homelessness if LHA rates were lifted to cover the cost of renting.

Large majority of councils unhappy with finance progress

97 per cent of councils are disappointed with the government’s progress in delivering a sustainable funding system for councils.

More than £2bn secured through shrinking estate

Latest data released by the Cabinet Office shows the size of the government estate has dropped by almost a third over the past 10 years.

WMCA creates localised definition of affordable housing

The West Midlands Combined Authority has become the first region in the UK to introduce its own localised definition of affordable housing.

Sustained employment does not eliminate in-work poverty

The Resolution Foundation says that sustained employment does not eliminate in-work poverty for too many households.

Universal credit rollout delayed again to 2024

The BBC has revealed that full rollout of universal credit is being delayed again, to 2024, adding £500 million to its overall cost.

Westminster cuts fuelling homelessness risk

Kevin Stewart has criticised 'tweaks' to LHA rates, stressing that they potentially leave people facing homelessness.

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