New data reveals that the number of new build homes that have started to be built have continued to rise to the highest level since 2007.

DCLG announces £191m cash injection for South West

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a government cash boost of £191 million for the South West to help create jobs, support businesses and encourage growth.

Aberdeen Council freezes council tax rate

Councillors from Aberdeen City Council have decided against increasing council tax and have become one of the largest councils to opt to freeze the rate instead.

Oxfordshire Council criticises NHS savings proposals

Oxfordshire County Council has criticised NHS proposals to save £200 million, claiming the plans are lacking information.

Council services not keeping pace with rising complex needs children

A new report commissioned by the Council for Disabled Children and published by the National Children's Bureau, has highlighted that the number of disabled children with complex needs has increased dramatically, and warned that affected families were finding it difficult to access local authority support.

MPs to be allowed to speak Welsh in Parliament

New UK government plans will allow MPs to speak Welsh in parliamentary debates of the Welsh Grand Committee.

Supreme Court rules income barrier for spouse immigration lawful

The Supreme Court has ruled that income barrier stopping thousands of British citizens from bringing a foreign spouse to the UK is lawful.

West Lothian Council freezes council tax

West Lothian Council has become the fourth local authority to confirm plans to freeze the basic rate of council tax.

Claims of malpractice at Glasgow City Council

Police Scotland has announced it has met with senior figures at Glasgow City Council amid allegations of malpractice.

The Department for Transport is awarding £4 million for tech projects that will help cut congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment

A report by the Public Accounts Committee has urged the Department for Work & Pensions to review the use of sanctions.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced almost £10 million of funding to support local organisations across Scotland to tackle climate change.

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