Council funding needs fixing to avoid ​‘catastrophic cuts’

The government must fund local councils properly in order to keep communities safe and rebuild the country ​after the pandemic.

Fears that vulnerable teenagers could fall through gaps

The coronavirus pandemic could see a lost generation of vulnerable teenagers falling through gaps in the school and social care systems.

Coronavirus has strengthened need for sustainable transport

The Campaign for Better Transport says the transport system can be transformed to improve the environment and people’s health, as well as aid economic recovery.

Social care reform needed within a year

Sir Simon Stevens has revealed that plans to adequately fund the social care sector need to be in place within a year.

Youth unemployment to more than double by end of 2020

New analysis by the IPPR think tank estimates that an extra 620,000 young people will be unemployed by the end of the year.

UK risks missing net zero target in recovery plans

Labour has stressed that Rishi Sunak must lay out urgent plans to realign government spending with the target to cut carbon emissions to net zero.

Labour calls for ‘Back to Work Budget’

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds is urging the government to commit to a ‘Back to Work Budget focused on jobs, jobs, jobs’.

Online tool seeks to involve youth view in policy making

Young people are being invited to share their views on key issues with the government by using a new ‘Involved’ Instagram platform.

Local lockdowns must be efficient enough, says Labour

Labour has urged the government to take urgent action to ensure local lockdowns are robust enough to prevent a second wave of coronavirus.

New funding for councils to help address coronavirus pressures

The government has announced a new support package to help councils respond to coronavirus.

1,000s of children at risk when EU Settlement closes

Coram Children’s Legal Centre has warned that thousands of children are at risk of being left without status after Brexit.

Council funding gap widens to £7.4 billion

Between March and June, councils have incurred £4.8 billion of extra cost pressures and income losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

UK has ‘unprecedented chance’ to build net zero future

The ICE has said that the UK has a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity to recalibrate the economy’ and build a net zero future.

Provide councils with vital data, say doctors

The government should provide vital data more quickly to local authorities to help them deal with coronavirus spikes in their areas.

‘Inaction’ has created ‘perfect storm’ for councils

Keir Starmer is warning that the government’s inaction during the coronavirus crisis has created the ‘perfect storm’ for local councils.

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