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.

Edinburgh more climate aware than other Scottish cities

Edinburgh households are more climate aware and generate less waste per resident than those of any other major Scottish city.

Ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales brought forward

Boris Johnson will announce new plans for the ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK.

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.

Councils letting third parties track visits to webpages

A new investigation has found that councils are sharing information about users of their websites with dozens of private companies.

More government action needed on air pollution

The government must go further and faster with plans to tackle air pollution by seizing a unique opportunity to clean up the country’s toxic air.

Global dissatisfaction with democracy at record high

A new report by the Centre for the Future of Democracy has found that dissatisfaction with democracy has reached an all-time global high. 

Recycle car seats, council leaders urge

Council leaders have said that manufacturers need to recycle their own child car seats to prevent them being 'scandalously' landfilled.

Westminster cuts fuelling homelessness risk

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

Climate change to be at the centre of Scottish budget

Scotttish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said that tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Budget.

Schools buying mental health support doubles

A poll has found that the number of schools in England buying in professional mental health support for pupils has nearly doubled in three years.

£24 million educational boost for North East

Gavin Williamson has said that £24 million of government investment will drive up school standards in the North East.

75 job losses to fund Blackpool’s children’s services

Blackpool Council has said it will invest an extra £14 million in its troubled children’s services by axing up to 75 jobs.

Manchester to consider city centre Ultra Low Emissions Zone

Manchester City Council has passed a motion calling for the consideration of an Ultra Low Emissions Zone within the city’s Inner Relief Route

Environment Bill returns to Parliament

The 'speedy return' of the Environment Bill to Parliament is said to underline the government’s commitment to tackling climate change.

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