Government accused of having wrong priorities on housing

Labour has accused the government of having the wrong priorities on housing pushing the dream of homeownership further out of reach for many.

Government urged to make remote meetings permanent

The National Association of Local Councils has again urged the government to make remote meetings a permanent option for local councils.

Rough sleeping has risen in London over the past year

Rough sleeping has risen in London over the past year, despite the government pledging to house everyone during the pandemic.

Independent reviewers for councils requesting financial support

The government has appointed independent reviewers to undertake assurance reviews into eight councils.

Apps to help simplify home extension application process

Robert Jenrick has announced that two new apps are being launched to help homeowners improve and extend their homes.

Create post-Covid 'golden age' of cycling, ministers urged

Sustrans has urged the government to create a ‘golden age of cycling’ by capitalising on the surge of interest brought about by lockdown.

New proposals for the businesses rates system

The businesses rates system in England will be made fairer and more streamlined with more frequent property revaluations.

‘Toothless’ targets insufficient to stem tide of biodiversity loss

The Environmental Audit Committee has urged the government to conserve and restore UK biodiversity and ecosystems.

Call for evidence launched on behaviour in schools

The government is asking teachers and school leaders for views on managing good behaviour, including on the use of mobile phones in the school day.

Mobile connectivity programme targets rural areas

People in rural Scotland, Wales and the North East of England are set to enjoy huge improvements in mobile coverage.

Mental health emergency for adopted children

Adoption UK is warning of a mental health emergency amongst some of the UK’s most vulnerable children.

Lack of social infrastructure damaging for poorer areas

England’s poorest neighbourhoods have by far the biggest shortages of basic social infrastructure, such as parks and sports facilities.

UK has less than fifth of charge points needed for net zero

New analysis from the Labour Party has found that the UK only has 15 per cent of the charging points it needs to meet net zero.

Social care given over £250m to continue coronavirus protections

People in care homes or those being cared for at home will benefit from an extra £250 million to protect them from coronavirus transmission.

Test and Trace must improve effective partnership

The National Audit office has released its second report on the government’s approach to test and trace services in England.

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