New diversity and inclusion plan for Civil Service

Steve Barclay has said that the people who design and deliver government services across the UK should better reflect those they serve.

Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low

LUHC has reported that the number of people sleeping rough on England’s streets is at its lowest level in eight years and has halved since 2017.

Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe

The UK’s largest cities, Birmingham, London and Greater Manchester, are ranked amongst the worst in Europe for public transport affordability.

Free cyber skills training for thousands of school pupils

Thousands of secondary school students will learn essential cyber security skills for free through a new online learning platform being rolled out in schools.

Stronger action needed on major health risk factors

The Health Foundation has called for the government to take stronger action to tackle the leading risk factors for ill health.

Businesses asked to help in drive to end rough sleeping

The government is calling on business and charity leaders to be more generous in offering employment opportunities to former homeless people.

Government outlines plan for living with Covid

All remaining domestic covid regulations restricting public freedoms are to end this week as part of the government’s Living with Covid Plan.

Electoral Commission warns bill threatens independence

The Electoral Commission has said that plans could seriously undermine its independence and could affect confidence in the wider electoral system.

Everyone should be legally entitled to nature access

Wildlife campaigners are arguing that everyone in the UK should be legally entitled to equal access to nature.

£200 savings on bills with energy efficiency investment

Thousands of households will see energy bills reduced by up to £200 a year as part of £67 million to install insulation and clean heating.

Councils call for powers over gambling premises

The LGA and Association of PCCs are calling for tougher powers for councils to determine where and how many gambling premises can open in their areas.

Local outbreak management cash still be needed

Councils have stressed that the government must continue to provide funding for local public health teams to manage coronavirus outbreaks in their areas.

Ministers must come clean on bus funding

The Labour Party has urged the government to ‘come clean’ on bus funding as operators prepare to slash services.

New gambling addiction clinics to meet record demand

The NHS has announced that two new gambling clinics will open in England this year to meet increasing demand for specialist support for gambling addiction.

Thousands of new prison places to rehabilitate offenders

Dominic Raab has announced an expansion and refurbishment programme will create more than 4,000 new prison places.

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