School of Property to boost skills in public sector

A new School of Government Property for all public sector workers employed in managing the government estate has been established.

Lack to coherent resettlement plan could hinder councils

The current plan to resettle Afghan refugees has come under fire from councils who have criticised a ‘lack of clarity’ from central government.

Government says ‘Operation Warm Welcome’ underway

A cross-government effort is underway to ensure Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support they need to integrate into their local communities.

Devolved administrations call for Universal Credit cut reversal

A letter has been sent to the government expressing ‘grave concerns’ regarding plans to withdraw a £20-per-week increase to Universal Credit.

Rural conversions could result in loss of local services

There has been a surge of almost 225 per cent in homes converted from barns and farm buildings without planning permission in the past five years.

Extra biodiversity commitment in amended Environment Bill

The government has introduced new amendments to the Environment Bill that will see the UK build on its reputation as a global leader in conservation.

@HistoricEngland

On the advice of Historic England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has listed six seaside heritage sites at Grade II across the country.

Air pollution linked to more severe mental illness

A study has argued that exposure to air pollution is linked to an increased severity of mental illness, including significant rises in depression and anxiety.

Homeless scheme not leading to permanent accommodation

Fewer than one in four homeless people housed by the government's Everyone In scheme have moved into permanent accommodation.

Government must act as social care starts to break

The Independent Care Group has renewed its appeal for urgent government action and support as more and more care providers hit difficulties.

Falling wages leaves workers over £1,000 worse off

Data from the ONS shows that the average worker has suffered a pay cut of £1,000 in real terms since the Conservatives have been in power.

Planned Universal Credit cut could push two million into debt

Citizens Advice has warned that the government’s planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit cut could push 2.3 million people into debt.

Government launches back to school campaign

The government has launched its back to school and college campaign to set out the experience that students can ‘get back to’ from September.

Report finds vast gaps in rural local youth services

A new report makes clear there are vast gaps in local youth services, with 2.2 million young people living in predominantly rural areas consistently overlooked.

Labour calls for investigation into Tory spending in Hartlepool

Labour’s Deputy Leader has written to the Electoral Commission calling on it to investigate the Conservative Party’s spending in the Hartlepool by-election.

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