Ban on under-16s placed in unregulated accommodation

New plans announced by the government will mean that putting children under the age of 16 in unregulated accommodation will become illegal.

Urban authorities call for end of Whitehall 'hand-outs'

Councils from the UK’s major cities have joined forces to call for radical devolution from Whitehall to enable them to ‘level up’ growth.

Lewisham named as London Borough of Culture 2021

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has revealed that Lewisham has been awarded the title of London Borough of Culture for 2021.

Local digital adult social care projects awarded £4.5m

A total of 16 organisations that provide and commission adult social care services are to receive a share of £4.5 million.

£14.5m low carbon heat network in Bradford

A district heat network scheme is a step closer to being built in Bradford city centre, providing heat and electricity to public buildings.

Britain’s sporting venues blighted by harmful fumes

The Air Team campaign group has revealed that dangerous levels of air pollution will blight the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Don’t cap climate ambition for new homes

GMCA has called upon the government not to restrict local ambition on climate change targets when drawing up guidelines for new build homes.

Prime Minister reveals major boost for bus services

Boris Johnson will announce that bus services will be transformed with simpler fares, thousands of new buses and improved routes.

£5.5m to reduce obesity in Wales

Welsh Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething has announced an extra £5.5 million to back plans to halt obesity in Wales.

Emergency Bellwin Scheme activated for storm-hit areas

The government has activated the emergency Bellwin scheme for areas in the north of England affected by Storm Ciara.

10 innovative new Freeports across the UK

Up to 10 new innovative Freeports will be opened across the UK as the government seeks to level up the country.

UNISON calls for affordable homes for all

More than a million people are lingering on waiting lists for council houses in England, with UNISON demanding a new housing policy.

Thousands of trees to be planted in towns and cities

The government has said that 13 projects in urban communities across England have been awarded a share of £10 million.

Government embracing policies of ‘climate delayers’

Ministers are proposing national standards for carbon reduction in new homes that are lower than those already implemented in London.

Manchester to trial early years technology

Parents and health professionals in Greater Manchester will be the first in the UK to use the new ‘Early Years’ app.

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