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Mandatory voter ID plans labelled ‘exclusionary’

Democracy campaigners have warned that government proposals to require voters to show ID during elections are ‘deeply damaging’.

Use the power of the pub to level up, says think tank

Failure to support the nation’s pubs return from lockdown risks imperilling the levelling up agenda for economic and social renewal.

UK entered pandemic ‘woefully unprepared’

Jon Ashworth has said that ten years of Conservative failure ‘weakened our defences’ and meant the country went into the pandemic woefully unprepared.

£5 million boost for councils to tackle air pollution

Local authorities have been granted more than £5 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.

New toolkit gives crucial governance guidance

Localis and the Centre for Governance have launched a set of practical toolkits to help council officers and councillors navigate governance risk and resilience.

Government taking control from Scottish Parliament

A new report has argued that the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers are being eroded by the government following the 2016 Brexit vote.

Police to get powers to tackle unauthorised encampments

Priti Patel has announced new criminal offence to target trespassers using vehicles to reside on land who are causing disruption to local communities.

Childcare providers struggling to remain sustainable

Britain’s parents are paying four per cent more for childcare for children under two, and five per cent more for children aged two than they were one year ago.

Jenrick confirms extension of pavement licences

Robert Jenrick has announced his intention to extend pavement licences for a further 12 months to help the hospitality industry recover.

10 new hydrogen buses for Aberdeen’s fleet

Funding of £4.5 million has been awarded to Aberdeen City Council for the introduction of 10 new hydrogen buses into the city’s public transport fleet.

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