Onward has analysed how many jobs are reachable by public transport in small local areas, finding a shocking transport gap between north and south.

Skills for Care has found that the growing adult social care sector and its skilled workforce contributes £50.3 billion to the English economy.

Councils have argued that council tax cannot be the sole answer to filling a multi-billion shortfall over the next three years.

Eight areas longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025 have been unveiled by new Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, following a record 20 bids for the title.

Manchester City Council could buy its own solar farm to help the authority halve its direct carbon emissions by 2025.

The Petitions Committee has called on the government to publish a dedicated coronavirus recovery strategy for new parents.
In light of the pandemic’s ongoing impact on new parents, as set out in the committee’s new report, and the need for a sustained focus from the government to support this group, MPs recommend that ministers should publish a dedicated coronavirus recovery strategy for new parents, bringing together all government actions to support this group, with a clear delivery plan.

Islington Council is set to launch London’s first Community Municipal Investment to help provide local people invest in a cleaner, greener, healthier borough.

People experiencing homelessnessare to be supported through pilot projects to provide temporary accommodation, care and support.

A new flexible programme focused on helping young people aged 16-18 take their first steps into work is being launched by the Welsh Government.

Council tax increases of 3.6 per cent per year will be needed for the next three years just to ensure councils can provide the same services in 2024–25.