Test and trace less successful in poorer areas

England’s poorest communities are at greater risk of a second wave of coronavirus owing to imbalances in the test-and-trace system.

Government pursues smoking and non-smoking outdoor options

Ministers have announced that people using pubs, restaurants and cafes will soon have greater freedom to choose non-smoking outdoor areas.

Electric refuse collection vehicle trialled in Oxford

An electric refuse collection vehicle will be undergoing trials in Oxford this week.  

Councils given new powers for local shutdowns

Councils have been given new powers to close shops and shut outdoor public spaces to manage local outbreaks of coronavirus.

Changing Places toilets to be compulsory in new public buildings

The government has made Changing Places toilets compulsory in new buildings, backed by £30 million in funding.

£266 million housing fund for vulnerable people

Plans to help ensure the most vulnerable continue to have a roof over their heads have been launched by Robert Jenrick.

Government set to pass landmark building safety legislation

The government is set to publish its landmark Bill to deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years.

Councils call for smoke-free pavements

Councils have said that smoke-free pavements outside pubs, cafes and bars should be introduced to make them healthier spaces.

Labour challenges government on climate change action

The Labour Party has challenged the government to take urgent action to ensure the UK remains credible on climate change.

Leisure providers rescue package needed, say councils

Hundreds of leisure facilities face closing permanently or being unable to reopen without urgent government funding.

Decisive action needed to tackle childhood obesity

In light of new figures, the Labour Party is urging the government to bring forward urgent measures to tackle childhood obesity.

Public lacking clear government guidance on face coverings

The BMA has warned that government guidance on face covering rules in England are unclear and are causing widespread confusion.

Plan for the worst, hope for the best, says Johnson

Boris Johnson has used a press conference to confirm additional funding for the NHS and reveal further plans to ease lockdown in England.

Early years system failing disadvantaged children

Early years services often fail to target those disadvantaged children with development problems who most need early help.

Sustainable Development Guide launched for councils

The LGA and the UKSSD have launched a guide to help councils engage with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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