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Government not learning from high-profile academy failures

In its rush to convert large numbers of schools to academies, the government has failed to learn the lessons from high-profile academy failures.

Mobile phone detection first on Norfolk’s roads

Norfolk County Council is trialling a new mobile phone detection system on the county’s roads, which is the first system of its kind to be used in the UK.

‘Golden opportunity’ to switch to low cost energy

Britain has a ‘golden opportunity’ to switch to greener ways of providing energy, but only if ministers act and back it soon.

New Northern Powerhouse body announced

LEPs in the North of England will form an influential new body to support the government’s ambitions for the Northern Powerhouse.

£7 million for Integrated Communities Innovation Fund

James Brokenshire has launched a new £7 million fund to support trailblazing approaches to building more integrated communities across the country.

Road to Zero Strategy launched by government

The government has launched the Road to Zero Strategy to encourage at least half of new cars to be ultra low emission by 2030.

Raab leaves housing post to head Brexit department

Dominic Raab, who has been Minister of State for Housing since January, has been appointed as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

Carillon collapse highlights government outsourcing flaws

The government's overriding priority for outsourcing of spending as little money as possible is flawed, a Common's committee has warned.

Older people living with unmet care needs rising

More older people than ever are missing out on the vital care and support they need, with a 19 per cent increase seen in the last two years.

Council leaders urge for post-Brexit funding certainty

The LGA is setting out a timetable of action for the government to end the growing uncertainty surrounding post-Brexit regional aid funding allocations.

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