Worrying increase in the number of inactive adults

Sport England has found that the first eight months of coronavirus restrictions has led to a worrying increase in the number of people who were inactive.

High Court ruling signals end of council virtual meetings

The High Court has dismissed a claim that would have allowed for the continuation of local authority remote meetings beyond 7 May.

Data remains an issue for public sector, finds survey

 A survey finds an overwhelming desire within the public sector to harness innovative technology that is hampered by lack of certainty over data residency. 

Fire Safety Bill set to become law

Legislation to make it clear who is responsible for fire safety in tower blocks is set to become law after MPs voted to defeat an amendment.

Transforming social care should be ‘an economic priority’

Liz Kendall has called on the government to make transforming social care an economic priority in the same way as fixing roads and railways.

Government failing to show ambition on clean air targets

The British Safety Council is urging the government to take the immediate opportunity to really show its ambition and commitment to clean air.

Self-driving vehicles on UK roads this year

The Department for Transport has announced that motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year.

‘Catch-up’ breakfast clubs could give post-pandemic boost

Labour has said that its plan for universal ‘catch-up’ breakfast clubs could provide a post-pandemic boost to millions of school children.

1948 moment for adult social care needed

A number of health organisations have co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a 1948 moment for adult social care.

New homes in poorer areas face undue flood risk

A disproportionate number of homes built in disadvantaged neighbourhoods over the past decade will end up in high flood-risk areas.

Urgent action needed to care work ‘mental health crisis’

A survey has found that three quarters of social care workers report pandemic work having caused worsened mental health.

1,000 electric vehicle charge points in Westminster

Westminster has become the first local authority in the UK to reach the milestone of having installed more than 1,000 on-street EV Charging Points.

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