Tackle the UK’s increasing digital divide, say academics

Academics from the University of Manchester have called for urgent actions to be taken to tackle the increasing digital divide in the UK.

Coronavirus public inquiry to be held in spring 2022

Boris Johnson has told MPs that an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic will be held in spring 2022.

Strengthen partnerships with charities to deliver public services

There are three ways local authorities can support greater involvement of the charity and voluntary sector in public service delivery, says CIPFA.

Environment Agency launches new flooding Action Plan

The Environment Agency has launched its annual Action Plan to help protect England from flooding and coastal erosion.

'We Offer Testing to our Staff' scheme launched

A new scheme for businesses offering workplace testing for staff through NHS Test and Trace has been launched across the UK.

Queen's Speech delivered, with little detail on social care

The Queen has outlined her government’s priority to ‘deliver a recovery from the pandemic’ which will ‘level up opportunities across all parts of the UK’.

Easing of lockdown restrictions confirmed for 17 May

In his 10 May coronavirus press conference the Prime Minister confirmed that the planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May.

MPs support greater powers and funding for councils

The Local Government Association is urging the government to use the Queen’s Speech to bring forward ‘turbo-charged’ proposals for devolution.

Pandemic has increased older people’s need for social care

New analysis from Age UK has found that the coronavirus pandemic has significantly increased older people’s need for social care.

New 2030 targets for renewable technologies needed

RenewableUK is urging the government to commit to specific deployment targets for onshore wind, floating wind, renewable hydrogen and marine energy.

Burnham vows London-style transport network acceleration

Andy Burnham has put a transport revolution across Greater Manchester at the centre of plans for his second term as Mayor of the region.

£26m to help local authorities speed up data transfers

The creation of a £26 million fund will help deliver a faster property search service for homebuyers through a national LLC Register.

Referendum ‘when - not if’ after election success

Nicola Sturgeon has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a second independence referendum is ‘a matter of when - not if’.

Labour will remain in power in Wales for another five years after matching its best-ever Senedd election result.

Labour reshuffle shadow cabinet amid election fallout

Sir Keir Starmer has undertaken a slight reshuffle of his shadow cabinet after the recent poor election results for the Labour Party in England.

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