Electric vehicles 'will not solve transport problem'

New report has warned that car use will still need to be curbed even when all vehicles are powered by clean electricity.

Investment in digital connectivity key for environment

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport has outlined how to deliver digital connectivity post Brexit.

Rural England risks being 'left behind' post-Brexit

The LGA has warned that millions living in rural England are at risk of being 'left behind' following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Lords warns government to act now on social care

The Economic Affairs Committee recommends the government spend at least £8 billion to restore social care to acceptable standards.

PM hopefuls should pledge finance to mend broken childhoods

Children’s Commissioner has argued for the next Prime Minister to put their proposed savings towards mending broken childhoods.

Councils at risk of losing £5.3bn EU cash

Councils risk losing £5.3bn in just 18 months if the government does not put in place replacement funding arrangements for Brexit.

Collaboration to change current UK voting system

Political parties and MPs have forged a new cross-party consensus on replacing the UK’s First Past the Post voting system.

Foreign languages in schools being affected by Brexit

Ongoing Brexit uncertainties are having a negative impact on pupils’ motivation to learn a European language.

Quality of care concerns close children's homes

Twelve children's homes in England were closed down by Ofsted last year due to concerns about the quality of care.

Government must embrace modern construction methods

MPs say that the government’s over-reliance on traditional building methods will see it fall far short of its housing target.

Ten-week deadline urged for social care green paper

The new Prime Minister must publish the long-awaited adult social care green paper before Parliament goes into recess in September.

Most high-rise social housing blocks still without sprinklers

Labour finds the vast majority of social housing tower blocks in England are still without life-saving sprinkler systems.

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