New, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public must have Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.

James Brokenshire has told the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority that a devolution deal for the region can go ahead.

No-one convicted of fly-tipping since new guidelines were introduced in 2014 have been slapped with the maximum £50,000 fine.

A new programme to provide better support for children most at risk of being targeted by gangs or violent crime has been launched.

Newcastle City Council has announced that the city will stand alongside other major cities around the world this winter in a global bid to fight homelessness.

Ensuring adults working in early-years settings have good qualifications and ongoing training is key to raising the quality of provision.

The Environment Agency has called for a new approach to ensure communities are resilient to the threat of flooding posed by climate change.

Approximately £200 million will be made available to remove and replace unsafe cladding from around 170 privately owned high-rise buildings.

The Scottish government has outlined its plans for a deposit return scheme for some plastic drinking containers, cans and glass.

The Home Office has announced a funding boost of over £30 million for local authorities looking after unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes said that the change means that local authorities will be paid the same amount for every unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) that they look after, regardless of the child’s age or when they entered the UK.