Local welfare solutions support needed to tackle poverty

A ‘wholesale redesign of local welfare’ is needed to help London boroughs tackle poverty and support low-income residents.

Johnson to chair new climate change committee

The Prime Minister will chair a new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change to drive further environmental action across government.

New housing measures for those on low incomes

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed a package of measures to help people on lower incomes get onto the housing ladder.

‘Preferendums’ could lead to better public deliberation

Referendums that use a preferential ballot system can potentially lead to better public deliberation, new research claims.

Policy overhaul needed to secure a healthy society

The government should overhaul policies across housing, transport and education to secure the future health of today’s young people.

First time buyer numbers at 12 year high

The latest mortgage data has revealed that the number of first-time buyers getting a mortgage has increased to 35,010.

Further funding to support adoptive families

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced more funding to support adopted children and their families.

Adult social care recruitment drive continues

The Department of Health and Social Care is launching the second phase of its campaign to get more people working in adult social care.

Take control of HS2 and NPR, review urges

A report by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Review into HS2 says the North and Midlands must take control of their high-speed network.

Home education often chosen as a last resort

Parents often chose to take their children out of secondary school to be home-educated because of complex needs rather than preferred choice.

New Environment Bill introduced by ministers

The government is introducing a landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.

New fund to help organisations tackle loneliness

A new £2 million fund is being launched to help organisations at the frontline of tackling loneliness across the country.

Costs rise over general election date uncertainty

Smaller venues will have to be found for any general election this year, as uncertainty over the possible date is hiking up costs for organisers.

Queen delivers priorities for government in Queens Speech

The Queen has outlined the legislative plans for year ahead, declaring her Queens Speech from the throne of House of Lords.

Labour nationalisation plans to cost at least £196bn

The up-front cost of the Labour Party’s renationalisation proposals is estimated to be £196 billion.

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