West Midlands has best 5G coverage

The West Midlands and Birmingham have been ranked highest in a new 5G mobile coverage study of the UK’s Combined Authority areas.

Social care spending still £600m lower than in 2010

New analysis by the TUC has found that annual adult social care spending in England is still £600 million lower than a decade ago.

2035 too soon to switch to EVs, says car buyers

Nearly half of motorists are still not ready for a 2035 switch to EVs, with higher purchase prices and charging concerns holding buyers back.

Six in ten living in areas with high air pollution levels

Almost 60 per cent of people in England are living in areas where levels of toxic air pollution exceeded legal limits last year.

Newcastle unveils plans for a Net Zero city

Newcastle CC has outlined how people in the city can work together to drastically cut emissions and see a lasting reduction to our climate impact.

Edinburgh pursues aim to be world’s ‘smartest’ city

Edinburgh's vision to become one of the world's smartest capital cities has received a major boost thanks to an agreement with CGI.

2050 net zero target requires stronger leadership

Stronger leadership and co-ordination from the Prime Minister is needed if the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050 is to be credible.

Children's social care referrals fall by a fifth

The LGA has reported that the number of children referred to children’s social care services for support fell by almost a fifth during lockdown.

One in four homes granted planning permission go unbuilt

New research has shown that more than 380,000 homes granted planning permission between 2011 and 2019 remain unbuilt.

Financial crisis leaving vulnerable children at risk

Vulnerable children are facing a dangerous reduction in support as councils cut services to fill the financial black hole left by coronavirus.

Many childcare providers facing big financial problems

The loss of income from parent-paid fees since March will mean that many childcare providers face a tough time keeping their doors open.

Government ignored help of local councils for too long

The government’s initial response to the coronavirus crisis was hampered by a lack of clarity about who was responsible for what, says report.

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