A new survey has revealed the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on women in key worker positions.
Labour has identified the 20 places in England most at risk of ‘hollowed out’ high streets because of their high number of hospitality and retail businesses.
Three local government unions have submitted a pay claim for 2021/22, which they say begins to redress a decade of cuts to councils.
The decision not to extend free school meals over February half-term leaves 1.4 million children facing a five-day postcode lottery in food support.
The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are to be built in Gateshead.
Plans for a new carbon emission-reducing, energy efficient district heating network have been unveiled by Devon County Council.
Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.
Despite new funding allocations for road maintenance, analysis has found that funding for councils has fallen £398 million compared to last year.
Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions announced.
Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.
A ten-year plan to deliver a better connected, net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh has been published.
£125 million of funding will be allocated to councils to help ensure that domestic abuse victims and the children are able to access the support they need.