Four-day week would cost public sector billions Four-day week would cost public sector billions Moving to a 32-hour week over the coming decade would cost the public sector alone £45 billion on current productivity levels.
Scottish social housing to be more energy efficient Scottish social housing to be more energy efficient People who rent their homes will get warmer and cheaper-to-heat housing as a result of major Scottish Government investment.
Majority of private renters missing out on a social home Majority of private renters missing out on a social home 91 per cent of private renters who need a social home are unable to get one and are left on waiting lists, often for years on end.
Ensuring all buildings are as efficient as possible Russell Beattie discusses the importance of heating and ventilation systems in ensuring buildings are as energy efficient as possible Facilities Management
Poorest areas hit hardest by public health cuts Poorest areas hit hardest by public health cuts The IPPR has called for more investment in public health services to tackle health inequality and deliver NHS savings after finding cuts fall on poorest.
Tories fail to build any of pledged 200,000 starter homes Tories fail to build any of pledged 200,000 starter homes The NAO has revealed that a Conservative plan to create 200,000 new homes for first-time buyers has resulted in no homes being built.
Lib Dems pledge 'Remain bonus' for public services Lib Dems pledge 'Remain bonus' for public services Jo Swinson has said that stopping Brexit will deliver a £50 billion ‘Remain bonus’ for public services over the next five years.
New Code of Practice to provide greater parking regulation New Code of Practice to provide greater parking regulation A new Code of Practice will bring greater regulation to the parking industry, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets.
Rising hardship behind families needing council support Rising hardship behind families needing council support A survey has suggested that a rise in family conflict and hardship is behind the current heightened pressures on child protection services.
Counties cannot be ignored in the General Election Counties cannot be ignored in the General Election Council leaders have warned that county areas cannot be ignored during the upcoming General Election in December.
