5G connections to surpass one billion in 2022

5G connections will surpass one billion in 2022, with 5G expected to account for over a fifth of total mobile connections by the end of 2025.

East Yorkshire’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing

A new drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched by DCMS.

Funding boost for new families as adoptions increase

Investment to support new adoptive families is expected to help thousands of vulnerable children in care find permanent homes faster.

Committee raises questions over council tax rebate

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has written to Michael Gove about the announcement concerning a council tax rebate.

Over half a million trees set to be planted across UK

Hundreds of thousands of trees are set to be planted as applications for the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopen.

Government has no plan for transitioning to net zero

The government still has ‘no clear plan for how the transition to net zero will be funded’, according to the Public Accounts Committee.

£150 million to safeguard local transport services

Bus and light rail operators will benefit from over £150 million of government support, ensuring services continue to run efficiently.

Pandemic had impact on those seeking social care support

The coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on older people approaching local authorities for social care support.

Next general election will be decided in north of England

The Onward think tank has claimed that the north of England will be the principal battleground in the next general election.

Thousands of children missing early social care help

There were at least 320,000 missed opportunities to provide early help to children who were then re-referred to social care within 12 months.

London-wide approach to digital inclusion needed

A new report has recommended renewed London-wide action to improve data and learning to maintain and build digital skills across the capital.

Kickstart scheme for youth employment fails to deliver

The PAC has said that the £1.9 billion ‘emergency intervention’ Kickstart scheme has supported far fewer young people than predicted.

Concerns over reforms to adult social care

Concerns are growing that the government’s reforms to adult social care are underfunded and could exacerbate existing pressures.

Lowest average council tax expected in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council is proposing to cut council tax for the next year, believed to be the only local authority to be reducing council tax bills.

Youth services cuts could pay for over 1,000 youth workers

More than 1,000 youth and community support workers could be recruited using money removed from a flagship government fund for youth services.

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