Coastal workers earning less than those inland

Those workers living in seaside areas are likely to earn on average £1,600 less per year than those living inland.

First wave of 20,000 police officer uplift begins

The Home Office has confirmed the officer recruitment targets for every police force in England and Wales, amid the 20,000 increase drive.

Fine-free libraries to begin in Leeds

As part of National Libraries Week, Leeds City Council has announced that it is abolishing all fines and ID requirements at its libraries.

Millions struggling to pay council tax

New research has shown that millions of people are struggling to pay council tax and other essential bills.

Towns lagging behind on foreign direct investment

New research has revealed that 59 per cent of all foreign direct investment coming in to the UK went to the Core Cities last year.

New accommodation to tackle homelessness in Oxford

Oxford City Council is proposing a new approach to tackling rough sleeping this winter.

Cambridge cuts carbon emission by quarter since 2015

Carbon emissions from the Cambridge City Council’s buildings, vehicles and services have fallen by just over 25 per cent since 2014-15.

Labour plans universal youth service

The Labour Party is announcing a bold vision for rebuilding youth services across the whole country.

100 per cent renewable sources for West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to outline the steps it is taking internally to address the climate emergency at an upcoming meeting.

13 million extra hours of home care for vulnerable

Vulnerable people across England received almost 13 million extra hours of home visits from social care workers last year.

New research into adolescent mental health

A £35 million government-backed research programme has been launched to give more support to teenagers battling with mental health issues.

Nine in 10 homes unaffordable for families

More than nine in ten homes for private rent are too expensive for those on housing benefit.

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