‘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.

Pandemic likely to worsen UK’s housing crisis

More than 300,000 planned new homes may remain on the drawing board over the next five years as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Johnson announces 'new deal' to build post-virus

Boris Johnson will promise to ‘build build build’ as he unveils the government's plan to soften the economic impact of coronavirus.

Lockdown tightened in Leicester as cases rise

Matt Hancock has confirmed that Leicester will undergo the UK's first full local lockdown with stricter measures imposed in the city.

Millennium Square, Sheffield

New powers and millions of pounds in new funding are coming to South Yorkshire, as the region’s landmark devolution deal is agreed.

£14bn needed a year needed to meet climate commitments

The Green Alliance has said that an additional £14 billion is needed each year to help the UK meet its climate commitments.

Starmer urges for recovery based on ‘solid foundations’

Keir Starmer has urged for an economic recovery built on ‘solid foundations’ after a lost decade of inaction under the Conservatives.

Time is running out to tackle climate change

The Chancellor has been warned that time is running out to ‘avert an even greater future global crisis caused by climate change’.

Leicester could be first to face local lockdown

Leicester could be the first place in England to face local lockdown measures after a rise in coronavirus cases in the city.

Labour urges for Care for Carers package

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan says that a Care for Carers package is needed to support the mental health of three million NHS and care staff.

Two million jobs need reskilling as part of green recovery

The Chancellor must commit to a ‘New Deal for Green Skills and Growth’ in his forthcoming stimulus package, say council leaders.

Support cities to achieve fair digital transition, say leaders

Bristol has signed a joint statement asking national governments to support cities to achieve fair digital transition in post-covid recovery plans.

Manchester begins housing coronavirus homeless

GMCA has started its transition to  accommodate homeless people who have been housed in hotels during the coronavirus crisis.

Liverpool submits £1.4bn Recovery Plan

Liverpool has set out a £1.4 billion plan to help boost the nation’s post-coronavirus recovery and preparations for a post-Brexit economy.

10,000 care home residents and staff offered repeat testing

DHSC has announced that 10,000 residents and staff across over 100 care homes will be given coronavirus tests as part of a new surveillance study.

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