Labour pledges a ‘housing revolution’

With the party launching its election manifesto, Labour is announcing new plans for the biggest council and social housing programme in decades.

690 children facing domestic violence each day of election period

Up to 690 children are at risk of domestic violence every day, the equivalent of over 25,000 children during the General Election period alone.

Public want reform of UK economy

The IPPR has uncovered overwhelming public support for a fundamental change in how the British economy is run.

Labour to tackle '10 modern scourges of poverty'

Labour has pledged to wage war on the 'ten modern scourges of poverty' and reverse the damage of a decade of austerity.

Calls for law change in emergency response

The British Red Cross is calling for the law to be updated to give communities more say in how they are treated in an emergency.

Half a million children not seeking mental health support

Almost half a million children who are worried about their feelings or behaviour are not asking anyone for help.

South Yorkshire declares climate emergency

The Mayor of Sheffield City Region has declared a climate emergency in South Yorkshire following floods earlier this month.

Two new 20mph zones get go-ahead in Leicester

Two communities in Leicester will get 20mph zones covering residential streets after local support for the road safety schemes.

‘Social prescribing’ exercise benefits smaller than thought

Researchers have argued that the so-called ‘social prescribing’ of exercise to patients may not yield the benefits hoped for.

Greens to pledge zero carbon by 2030

The Green Party is set to launch its election manifesto with a pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2030.

Councils made £930m from parking charges in a year

New figures from the RAC Foundation show that councils across the country made a total of £930 million from parking activities in a year.

Wales to give 16-17 year olds right to vote at local elections

The Welsh Government is reforming local government in Wales to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote at local elections.

Child poverty in working households up by 800,000

New TUC analysis has shown that the number of children growing up in poverty in working households has risen by 800,000 since 2010.

Brexit leaving civil servants at ‘breaking point’

Rates of work-related stress, depression and anxiety among civil servants has risen drastically in the past year to the highest level for decades.

320,000 new climate apprenticeships promised by Labour

A Labour government will creat​e a climate apprenticeship programme to deliver 320,000 apprenticeships during its first term in government.

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