Stark levels of health inequality between rural and urban areas

An investigation has found stark levels of inequality between rural and urban areas when it comes to health and social care services.

National approach to levelling up is ‘ineffective’

A new study has found that polices designed to address regional inequalities are less effective when undertaken in a national and centralised approach.

Khan urges government to tackle spiralling cost of living

Sadiq Khan has called on the government to take urgent steps to tackle the spiralling cost of living amid rising poverty levels in the capital.

Transforming education next part of levelling up plans

Disadvantaged areas are set to benefit from improved schools as part of measures to boost take-up of high-quality training across England.

Nearly 400 households become homeless every day

New government figures show that 397 households became homeless every day between July and September 2021.

Ambitious regeneration projects for English towns

Towns and cities will be transformed thanks to a radical new regeneration programme that will breathe fresh life into disadvantaged communities.

Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch on 28 February

Oxford City Council has announced that Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in the city on 28 February 2022.

Nottingham on track to reach carbon neutrality by 2028

Nottingham City Council has said that it is on track to become the first carbon neutral city in the UK by 2028, following the first review of its action plan.

Social care restrictions eased following booster success

The government has announced that restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of Omicron in adult social care will now be eased.

British Gas exposes EV charging postcode lottery

New research from British Gas has revealed a postcode lottery when it comes to electric vehicle charging costs in different parts of the country.

Bradford children's services to be placed into Trust

Bradford’s children’s social care services are set to be lifted into a Trust that will drive rapid improvements.

Plans for a devolution deal for Lancashire move forward

Bold plans to secure a devolution deal for Lancashire have taken a hugely significant step forward after county councillors endorsed the proposals.

Barnardo's urges amendment to Health & Care Bill

Barnardo’s has warned that the government’s Health and Care Bill may mean more sick and disabled adults are discharged from hospital into the sole care of children.

Green homes plan slowed down by flaws in support schemes

Councils and environmental groups have said that homes are not becoming green quickly enough due to flaws and gaps in government support.

£8 million from NHS England to support secondary schools

New multi-million-pound funding from NHS England will enable all schools to fully support the in-school vaccination programme.

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