A nine point action plan has outlined how Edinburgh City Council plans to reduce the cost of living for tenants and build more affordable homes.
Kingston Council has approved the development of four more Go Cycle developments across the borough.
The government will transfer money to councils to top up the cost of supported housing.
Office for National Statistics figures have shown that the total public sector workforce in this country decreased to 5.3 million in June.
The tourism industry in the Peak District and Derbyshire is set for a boost after the awarding of £1.49 million grant.
The government has announced a £25 million housing and technology fund to help people with learning disabilities live independently.
Residents are being encouraged to complete a survey on the future of local government in Dorset, after receiving minimal response to a consultation
Government-funded care for the elderly is becoming increasingly rationed, leaving growing numbers to fend for themselves, a review has suggested.
Former European Council president Herman Van Rompuy has warned that substantive Brexit talks are unlikely to start before the end of 2017.
Manchester City Council's chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein has announced that he will retire next year.
Following a comprehensive review of the Hinkley Point C project, the government has decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station.
Transport for London (TfL) is set to provide £7.6 million into Croydon Council's ongoing transport infrastructure regeneration in 2017/18.