£10bn invested in fossil fuels by local gov pension funds

Analysis shows that billions of pounds is still invested in planet-wrecking fossil fuels through local government pension funds.

Leaders from North West seek net zero by 2040

Leaders across the North West have launched an ambitious vision to reach net zero in the region by at least 2040.

Proxy voting in local elections for those self-isolating

Individuals who need to self-isolate because of coronavirus will still be able to vote in the local elections through new emergency proxy voting measures.

Extend tax cut to save high streets, says Labour

Labour is urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to confirm immediately an extension of temporary business rates relief for six months.

Proposals for unitary local government in three areas

A consultation on proposals for unitary local government submitted by councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset has been launched.

Care home residents to be allowed one visitor

Care home residents will be able to be visited indoors by a single, named individual from 8 March as part of the lockdown easing.

Homeless deaths spiked by more than a third last year

Deaths among homeless people in the UK spiked by more than a third in 2020, despite the success of the government’s Everyone In scheme.

Voters do not trust PM to ease lockdown safely

The Prime Minister has failed to win voters’ trust that he can take England safely out of the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new poll.

New Psychological First Aid training available

Public Health England has announced that new online training is now available for those supporting children and young people affected by coronavirus.

Second MHCLG headquarters to be in Wolverhampton

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will create a second headquarters in Wolverhampton.

Three in 10 care home staff not vaccinated

Three in 10 care home staff have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 despite being in the top four priority groups.

Unregulated accommodation banned for under 16s

A ban on placing vulnerable children under the age of 16 in unregulated accommodation will come into force in September.

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