Majority want testing programme run by NHS

Three quarters of the British public want to see the government’s programme of mass testing run by the NHS and public health protection teams.

MPs call for legalisation of e-scooters

E-scooters have the potential to offer a low cost, accessible and environmentally friendly alternative to the private car, says report.

Greater clarity needed for the future of the bus

The Department of Transport needs to provide greater clarity on how it will measure success in improving bus services.

Ex-minister questions delays to local government shake-up

Lord O'Neill has expressed concern that a long-awaited plan to shake-up local government appeared to have been delayed again.

5G rollout delays could hinder ‘levelling up’ agenda

The Centre for Policy Studies has warned that delays to the rollout of 5G could cost the country tens of billions of pounds in lost economic output.

Funding gap of more than £5 billion by 2024

The Local Government Association is calling for an additional £10.1 billion per year in core funding for councils in England by 2023/24.

Up to 10 million may need extra mental health support

The government and the NHS must urgently prepare to meet increased need for mental health support.

Potential local lockdown in South Yorkshire

Dan Jarvis is warning of a potential local lockdown in South Yorkshire if the government fails to fix the coronavirus testing system.

Food Waste Action Week announced for 2021

WRAP has announced a new week of action in March 2021 to wake the nation up to the environmental consequences of wasting food.

£3 billion plan to upgrade the nation’s buildings

Homes, schools and hospitals are set to be greener and cheaper to run thanks to a £3 billion plan to upgrade the nation’s buildings.

Government to offer further education courses

Adults in England without an A-level or equivalent qualification will be offered a fully funded college course.

Lack of strategy proving a barrier to levelling up

A report has warned that official public spending rules are not a barrier to levelling up the country, but a lack of direction from government is.

Empower councils to tackle short-term lets

Oxford City Council has called on the government to follow Scotland’s lead and empower local authorities to crack down on short-term lets.

Comprehensive childhood recovery package needed

A comprehensive recovery package is needed to tackle rising tide of childhood vulnerability caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Poor childcare support highlights ‘serial incompetence’

Labour’s Tulip Siddiq has accused the government of serial incompetence in delivering childcare support to working families.

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