First modular homes unveiled for London homelessness scheme

5 October 2020
First modular homes unveiled for London homelessness scheme
The first batch of modular homes designed as accommodation for homeless Londoners has been assembled on a test site in Tower Hamlets.
The prototype units belong to the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise(PLACE), a not-for-profit company established by London boroughs with a mission to provide high-quality temporary accommodation for homeless families. The initiative is supported by £11 million of funding from the Mayor of London and represents the first collaboration between UK local authorities purchasing modular housing for this purpose.

Majority want testing programme run by NHS

2 October 2020
Majority want testing programme run by NHS
Three quarters of the British public want to see the government’s programme of mass testing run by the NHS and public health protection teams.

MPs call for legalisation of e-scooters

2 October 2020
MPs call for legalisation of e-scooters
E-scooters have the potential to offer a low cost, accessible and environmentally friendly alternative to the private car, says report.