Families on UC forced into lockdown debt ‘nightmare’

Nearly two thirds of hard-pressed families on Universal Credit are borrowing money to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Further action needed to protect care services

ADASS has published its second report into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on social care services, arguing that more needs to be done.

Labour calls for routine testing of all health staff

The Labour Party is calling for routine testing of all staff in the NHS and social care sectors to help minimise transmission of coronavirus.

Bring services back from private sector, says report

Bringing back services from the private sector to government hands can improve quality, increase reliability, and save money.

Khan threatens significant cuts across London

Sadiq Khan has warned that he will be left with no choice other than to make significant cuts across the cpaital, unless the government acts.

Research identifies roads where there is demand for cycling

The Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, has developed a new tool to help identify locations for new cycleways in England.

UK carers 'forced to use food banks’ in lockdown

Unpaid carers are twice as likely as the general public to have relied on a food bank during the coronavirus pandemic.

Costs of coronavirus in Leeds reaches £200 million

Judith Blake has called for further government support as coronavirus costs in Leeds approach £200 million.

Public sector challenges to be aided by satellite data

The public sector can access new satellite images of the UK to help issues such as town planning and flood mapping.

Unsustainable coronavirus deficit for shire counties

The financial impact of coronavirus on councils could leave England’s largest local authorities in an unsustainable position.

Newcastle making great strides in green ambitions

Newcastle City Council has taken great strides to become a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city that wastes less and recycles more.

Councils warn they cannot legally enforce ‘local lockdowns’

Local authority leaders have warned that councils do not have the legal powers to enforce a ‘local lockdown’.

Report warns of coronavirus impact on vulnerable children

Children’s sector professionals have serious concerns about the impact the coronavirus crisis has had on vulnerable children and families.

Green number plates for electric vehicles

A green strip will be introduced on the number plates of electric vehicles to make it easier for them to be identified as zero emission vehicles.

Garden towns likely to be dominated by car use

Transport for New Homes claims that garden villages and garden towns are at high risk of becoming car-dependent commuter estates.

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