Robust EVP ‘more crucial than ever’ for public sector

Public sector employers need to develop a robust employer value proposition that builds on the intangible aspects of public services to attract new talent.

Urgent action to prevent rough sleeping after lockdown

The Homeless Link charity is calling for urgent national and local action so that nobody is forced to sleep rough after lockdown.

Lib Dem leadership contest to be held this summer

The contest to replace Jo Swinson as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats will take place this summer.

Increase pace of energy efficiency in UK buildings

There is an urgent need to increase the pace and scale of investment into the energy efficiency and resilience of UK residential buildings.

London boroughs secure PPE boost

London boroughs have agreed a new pan-London partnership to secure emergency supplies of PPE for crucial local services.

Devastating impact of coronavirus on children’s services

Local authority children’s services have been reduced to crisis-driven firefighting as a result of years of under investment.

Public sector highly vulnerable to ransomware attack

New research has revealed a lack of cyber security awareness among public sector workers, with almost half unaware of ransomware.

Public sector tech investment needed to protect services

NNine out of ten Britons say they appreciate the UK’s public services more now than they did before the coronavirus outbreak.

Everyone with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests

Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service.

59 per cent air pollution drop in Oxford

New data has shown that Oxford city centre has seen a historic 59 per cent drop in air pollution as a direct result of the coronavirus lockdown.

Experts call for £1 billion Youth Guarantee

The government must act immediately to tackle the fastest spike in unemployment on record or risk permanent damage to our economy.

Coronavirus strategy too nationally driven, say mayors

Andy Burnham has called on ministers to take a ‘much more locally focused’ response to the coronavirus crisis.

£37m to support children with complex needs

Children with special educational needs and disabilities in England will benefit from £37.3 million of direct support in 2020-21.

Educational gaps are growing during lockdown

Children from better-off households are spending more time on educational activities than children from the poorest fifth of households.

Parks should be under power of NHS, says thinktank

Parks and green spaces across the UK should be seen as a tool of healthcare in the same way as medicines and therapies.

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