Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has fought off a strong challenge from the SNP to hold Shetland in a Holyrood by-election.
The Health Foundation has stressed that the new government must urgently act to stabilise and reform adult social care in England.
Southampton City Council has revealed that its housing-with-care schemes are saving the NHS £330,000 per year.
Welsh ministers have called on the UK government to provide a much-needed boost to public services.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is scaling up preparations for a no-deal Brexit.
More than £2 billion of funding for social care is at risk next year, with councils warning that services will start to be decommissioned in the coming months.
Childhood happiness has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, with more than 200,000 children unhappy with their lives.
Sheffield City Council has been awarded an overall Good rating by Ofsted following a three-week inspection of its children’s services.
Without a reliable and sustainable supply of clean water, activity in the Northern Powerhouse could quickly grind to a halt.
Sport England is inspiring and supporting those with long-term health conditions build physical activity into their lives.
Greater Manchester’s NHS and councils are collaborating to empower people in the region to live well, integrate care and save lives.
22 per cent of the UK public want integrated energy efficient appliances and electric car charging points in their next home.