New long-term plan to tackle flooding revealed

Homes and businesses will become more resilient after the government revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding.

Life science investment needs regional parity

New IPPR analysis has found that regions in the north of England receive less than half the life science investment made in the south.

Parts of civil service could move from capital to regions

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said that parts of the civil service will be moved out of London to other English regions.

Much-needed EU money going back to Brussels

£730 million in vital EU cash risks being sent back to Brussels if the funding is not allocated by the government before the end of the year.

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Local councils are set to cut services as they count the cost of lost income from commercial investments during the coronavirus pandemic.

£5bn investment needed to meet energy pledges

Local leaders have called for government ministers to spend £5bn towards meeting Conservative manifesto pledges on energy and insulation.

Economic impact of virus must not increase North-South divide

Angela Rayner has warned against a repeat of the Thatcher-era ‘managed decline’ for Northern communities.

Planning system changes to benefit culture venues

Changes to the planning system will save theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues for future generations.

Third of social workers look to leave the profession

The SWU has claimed that the UK’s social work system faces collapse as a third of social workers look to leave the profession.

New framework helps facilitate safe return to the workplace

A new procurement framework will help the public sector access technology that supports social distancing in the workplace.

Electric vans support Southampton's green goals

Southampton City Council has taken delivery of new electric vans, as part of plans for its fleet to be 90 per cent zero-emission by 2030.

Councils set to lose million in parking fees

The AA has warned that councils are set to lose millions in parking fees and charges as a result of lockdown.

New road building harming EV adoption efforts

The vast majority of emissions cuts from electric vehicles will be wiped out by government plans for new road-building.

Government announces that gyms and pools can reopen

The government has outlined the measures that will allow indoor and outdoor sports facilities to reopen this month.

‘Serious risk’ of England running out of water

The Public Accounts Committee has warned that there is a serious risk that some parts of England will run out of water within the next 20 years.

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