Inquiry launched into council’s role in net zero aims

MPs have launched a new inquiry to examine the UK's strategy for meeting the 2050 'net zero' target at a local level.

One in seven worried they will become homeless

A new survey has shown that as many as one in seven adults are worried about becoming homeless due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly 50,000 businesses register for workplace testin

Over 48,000 businesses have registered their interest in the government’s free workplace testing programme.

Only half of culture funding paid out so far

Of the £830 million grants and loans funding awarded from the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund, only £495 million has been paid out.

100,000 more affordable homes in Scotland

Plans to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over the next decade have been set out by the Scottish Government in a 20-year housing strategy.

Government must learn from past failures in data handling

The government must learn from past failures in data handling if it is to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, say MPs.

Charging Clean Air Zone launches in Bath

The UK’s first charging clean air zone outside of London has launched in Bath to drive down harmful pollution and protect public health.

Local communities can adopt red phone boxes for just £1

BT has revealed that that almost 4,000 of its iconic red phone boxes across the UK are available to local communities to take advantage of.

Coronavirus pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'

A survey has found that coronavirus will be the most important issue to people as they cast their vote in the upcoming local elections.

£860 million ‘New Deal’ for South Yorkshire

Mayor Dan Jarvis and local leaders are to approve a ground-breaking stimulus to revitalise South Yorkshire’s economy and transform the region.

Councils given funding to jeep vulnerable well-fed

Families will receive a boost of over £50 million this Easter, with councils given additional funding to keep vulnerable children warm and well-fed.

Welsh Government to pilot e-bike schemes

The Welsh Government will fund pilot schemes to accelerate the uptake of electric bikes and electric cargo bikes.

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