Lockdown prompts staff mental health sickness rise

The proportion of people applying for fit notes from their GP for mental health reasons rose by six per cent during lockdown.

Government infrastructure policy isn’t fit for net zero

There are significant shortfalls in the government’s approach to infrastructure policy which risks holding back the net zero shift.

500 hectare planting boost for Community Forests

Over 500 hectares will be planted with trees across England’s 10 Community Forests, backed by £12.1 million of investment.

High needs system for further education is not working

A new report has claimed that the high needs system for further education is not working and requires a radical shake-up.

New 2030 climate target set by the government

The Prime Minister has announced a new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels

Community testing for tier 3 regions announced

Details have been set out by the government to help local areas detect asymptomatic cases and offer a route out of the toughest restrictions.

Public trust councils more than government in pandemic response

A new public opinion poll has reinforced support for councils, councillors and council workers who have responded to coronavirus.

Opening hours for Christmas shopping extended

Rretailers will be able to extend their daily opening hours from Monday to Saturday in the run up to Christmas and through January.

Hospitals face being overwhelmed without new tiers

Michael Gove has warned that hospitals risk being ‘overwhelmed’ with coronavirus cases if MPs do not back new tier restrictions.

Floods will hit the disadvantaged communities hardest

The National Audit Office has found that there are gaps in the government’s understanding of public spending for flood defence.

New 5G facility to be built in Oxfordshire

UK businesses will be able to tap into the potential of 5G and satellite technology thanks to a new testing facility in Oxfordshire.

Devastating impact on councils’ park services highlighted

The Local Government Association has outlined the devastating impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on council’s park services.

Local tracing partnerships helping test turnaround times

The DHSC has said that people taking PCR swab tests are receiving their results faster, thanks to improving turnaround times.

Local opportunities to boost woodland highlighted

Dozens of local authority areas have the potential for doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled woodland cover.

Edinburgh unveils plan for ending poverty by 2030

The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled a ten-year delivery plan for eradicating poverty in the Scottish Capital by 2030.

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