An annual survey of British libraries has revealed that almost 130 public libraries have closed in the last year in Britain.
One in three children currently complete less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day, which is half the government recommended time.
Ministers have announced that the entire country will be able to benefit from developing a local Industrial Strategy.
Nottinghamshire councillors are set to decide whether to press ahead with a formal public consultation on plans to create a new unitary authority.
A new government review into services and support for autistic people will inform the new Joint Adults and Children Autism Strategy.
Liverpool City Council has launched its new housing company, Foundations, which can help residents buy their own homes.
Welsh Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced £78 million of additional funding for local transport projects in Wales.
Ben Houchen has announced that he has agreed terms with Peel Airports to bring Durham Tees Valley Airport back into public ownership.
The government has launched a national scheme between independent schools and councils to improve the offer they make to young people growing up in care.
Housing charity Shelter has claimed that more than 130,000 children across Great Britain will spend Christmas in temporary accommodation.
The IPPR North thinktank has argued that the north of England is continuing to see bigger cuts in public spending.
Rishi Sunak has announced that community groups can now bid for funds to establish a new pocket park or refurbishing an existing park in their area.