Age UK calls for pay equalisation with the NHS

Age UK is calling on the government to improve the salaries of care workers so that they are the same as those for people doing the equivalent job in the NHS.

Warning over lockdown's toll on children's mental health

The NSPCC has warned that increasing stress levels have taken a toll on the mental and emotional health of young people since March.

Invest in social housing to end housing crisis, says report

The RIBA is calling on the government to end the housing crisis by giving support to local authorities to deliver the next generation of council housing.

New protections for renters during restrictions

Robert Jenrick has announced that renters will be protected during the national restrictions, with no bailiff enforcement action.

£4m boost to Bristol’s action on the climate

A multi-million pound programme to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint in Bristol has been approved.

Rapid Covid test missed more than half of cases in pilot

A rapid coronavirus test missed more than 50 per cent of positive cases in an Operation Moonshot pilot in Greater Manchester.

Devolve National Citizen Service funding, says LGA

The LGA has stressed that urgent investment in youth services is vital to help young people as the country enters a second lockdown.

'Protect Programme' launched to help rough sleepers

A new scheme to help protect some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from coronavirus has been announced.

Independent review of flood insurance published

An independent review has published its recommendations to improve people’s awareness of their insurance options in areas at risk of flooding.

Northern MPs seek ‘clear roadmap’ out of lockdown

The Northern Research Group has warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to leave constituencies ‘locked into lockdown’ indefinitely.

Khan calls for proper devolution of power from Whitehall

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan called for the proper devolution of power and resources from Whitehall to cities and communities across the UK.

Guidance to support safe care home visits during lockdown

Care homes will be encouraged and supported to provide safe visiting opportunities as new national restrictions come into effect.

LGA calls for lockdown exit strategy

The Local Government Association has said that only with the necessary resources can councils lead local efforts to tackle coronavirus outbreaks.

Councils risk being overwhelmed by Brexit implementation

Local authorities risk being overwhelmed by Brexit implementation on 1 January, because of the urgent demands of the second wave of coronavirus.

Boroughs seek £115m to retrofit energy inefficient buildings

London boroughs have identified 375 shovel-ready projects presenting a £1.35 billion pipeline of ‘green recovery’ activity.

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