Adopt whole school approach to mental health, committee says

2 May 2017
Adopt whole school approach to mental health, committee says
The Health and Education Committees has published a report warning that financial pressures are restricting the provision of mental health services in schools and colleges.
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MPs urge action over Brexit risk to nuclear industry

2 May 2017
MPs urge action over Brexit risk to nuclear industry
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has warned that the government has left the UK nuclear industry at risk and must act urgently to ensure its continued operation post-Brexit.
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MPs highlight impact of Brexit on social care

28 April 2017
MPs highlight impact of Brexit on social care
The House of Commons Health Committee has published a report on the effect of Brexit on health and social care.
With more than 60,000 people from EU countries outside the UK working in the NHS and approximately 90,000 in adult social care, the committee maintained that the UK will benefit from the presence of EU staff in health and social care post-Brexit.

Khan scraps Thames Garden Bridge plans

28 April 2017
Khan scraps Thames Garden Bridge plans
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that the GLA will not provide the vital financial guarantees needed for construction to begin.

Government housing plans lack ambition

28 April 2017
Government housing plans lack ambition
A report has claimed that the government is dependent on a ‘broken’ market, and lacks ambition in addressing current housing needs.

Government fails in delaying air pollution plan

28 April 2017
Government fails in delaying air pollution plan
Despite a late bid to delay publication of its the pollution strategy, the government has been ordered to release it before the June election.
The High Court has ordered the draft plans to be published on 9 May, five days after the local elections, but long before the general election on 8 June - the dates of which the government had used to delay publication by claiming that publication during that period would fall foul of purdah rules.

Khan launches database to name criminal landlords

27 April 2017
Khan launches database to name criminal landlords
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a new online data base to name and shame criminal landlords and letting agents who exploit their tenants.
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