280,000 people in England are recorded as homeless

Shelter has revealed that 280,000 people are recorded as homeless in England, an increase of 23,000 since 2016.

Scotland must match 2045 Net Zero target with action

The CCC has said that Scotland must match the ambition of its world-leading Net Zero 2045 target with decisive action.

Abandon ‘city centric policy obsession’, government urged

New ministers have been urged to ensure that their pledge to unleash the potential of the UK does not ignote 'left behind areas'.

Rough sleeping falls by over a quarter in Manchester

The number of people sleeping rough in the Greater Manchester city-region has fallen by 37 per cent in one year.

Simon Hart appointed new Welsh Secretary

Simon Hart, the MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, has been named the new Welsh Secretary.

Northerners urged to be wary of 'glib' Tory promises

Andy Burnham has urged new Tory voters in the north to be wary of promises to invest in the region’s infrastructure.

Further calls for electoral reform a priority after the election

Breakdown of the electoral figures continue to make the case that electoral reform could be needed.

Reset the dial for local government, says Solace

Solace has written to Boris Johnson, the newly re-elected Prime Minister, urging him to ‘reset the dial for local government’.

Lucas increases majority, but remains sole Green MP

The Green Party's Caroline Lucas has been re-elected to her Brighton Pavilion seat, increasing her majority by five per cent.

Lib Dem leader Swinson loses her seat

Jo Swinson, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has narrowly lost her seat of Dunbartonshire East.

SNP victory 'mandate for Scottish independence'

Nicola Sturgeon has labelled the success of the Scottish National Party as representing a clear message on Scottish independence.

Green Party pledges to write off student debt

The Green Party will write off existing debt of all former students who studied under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.

Leicestershire highlights good financial management

Leicestershire County Council’s annual delivery report highlights good financial management and a range of achievements across the last year.

Make Scotland’s deposit return scheme more comprehensive

A report has said that Scotland’s proposed deposit return scheme will have a real and lasting impact on tackling climate change.

Union highlights impact of austerity cuts to local services

UNISON has highlighted the true scale of almost a decade of savage austerity cuts to local communities across Britain.

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