The Labour Party is calling for an independent review into the recent floods in the UK, as well as the government’s response to them.
Arguing that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been missing in action, the move means that MPs from across all political parties will be asked to support the call as they debate the floods’ impact on communities and businesses as part of Labour’s opposition day.

The RCPCH has warned that the UK is in danger of ‘failing a generation’ of children, with progress of health well-being having stalled.

Tenants have received discounts of nearly £5 billion to help purchase their council home under the Right to Buy scheme since April 2012.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out the government’s action plan to tackle the developing spread of the coronavirus.
The new plan, agreed by all four parts of the UK, sets out how ministers will take every reasonable step to confront the virus, consistent with the best scientific evidence, and ensure the government is able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Over half of young people feel that a primary purpose of youth services should be to keep young people off the streets.

Jamie Driscoll, Mayor of the North of Tyne Combined Authority, has announced £19.75 million for business in the North of Tyne.
The investment, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will be used to support business growth and innovation, boost rural economies, and bring new investment to Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.

The first councils to sign up to Locality’s Keep it Local Network have been revealed.

Manchester City Council has detailed how it will reduce the carbon emissions from its buildings, energy use and transport.