Most-polluted streets see improvements in Scotland

Figures indicate that air pollution on Scotland's most-polluted streets has dropped massively since the coronavirus-enforced lockdown began.

Coronavirus deaths double in the most deprived areas

Those living in the poorest parts of the country are dying from coronavirus at double the rate of people in the richest areas.

Financial cliff edge when coronavirus protections end

Millions of people from across the UK still have reason to fear the looming financial cliff edge when current coronavirus protections end.

London pavements not wide enough for social distancing

Two thirds of pavements in London are not wide enough for people to observe the government’s advice to stay two metres apart.

Coronavirus testing available for council workers

Robert Jenrick has written to all councils in England thanking them for their efforts in the battle against coronavirus.

Child abuse calls to NSPCC up by a fifth

Since the start of the coronavirus lockdown there has been an almost 20 per cent increase in calls to the NSPCC about child abuse.

Emergency measures for Edinburgh’s pedestrians and cyclists

The City of Edinburgh Council is set to become one of the first authorities to introduce emergency measures to help pedestrians and cyclists.

Central London emissions down dramatically since lockdown

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has unveiled a report showing the improvements to the capital's air quality following the lockdown.

Children in care at heightened risk since coronavirus

Children’s rights campaigners say changes to legal protections for children in care have been akin to ‘deregulation on steroids’.

Expansion of access to coronavirus testing revealed

Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested.

Councils may need to allocate more space for walking

Experts have called for urgent action to create more space for walking and cycling during the lockdown caused by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Be clearer over emergency coronavirus funds, councils say

The CCN has urged the government to provide clarity on how much individual authorities will receive from the latest £1.6 billion of emergency funding.

Jenrick welcomes park reopening response

Robert Jenrick has praised councils for ensuring that the vast majority of parks are open, so more people can get outside for exercise safely.

Lockdown prompts improved air quality in York

New analysis of data has revealed that air quality in York has improved by an average of 30 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown.

Food packages delivered to over half a million at risk

The government has revealed that more than 500,000 boxes of food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across the country.

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