Austerity hitting Labour councils harder than Tory areas

New analysis has revealed that Labour councils have borne the brunt of local government cuts over a decade of austerity.

MPs urge chancellor to consider four-day week for UK

A group of cross-party MPs have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to consider a four-day working week for the UK, post-coronavirus.

Brits call for ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme

A new poll has highlighted overwhelming public support for an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.

Government outlines plans to accelerate tree planting

The government has launched a consultation to help accelerate tree planting and improve the management of the UK's existing woodlands.

£1bn to help pupils catch up after lockdown

The government is to give an extra £650 million to schools in England to help pupils catch up on teaching missed since March.

Less than a quarter of cladding funding spent

Only £133 million of a promised £400 million to strip social housing towers of dangerous cladding panels has been spent.

Labour's election defeat down to 'toxic culture'

A new review of the Labour Party's 2019 general election defeat has painted a picture of dysfunctionality and toxicity.

Two in five adults feel lonelier since lockdown

Two in five adults in the UK feel lonelier under the lockdown as a result of the tight limits it has placed on social contact.

One in three feel public sector tech has not worked

30 per cent of people feel that public sector tech has not worked during lockdown as Brits become increasingly reliant on technology.

Thousands of homeless remain in temporary shelter

Three quarters of homeless people in 17 areas are still in temporary accommodation with some already sleeping rough again.

Labour calls for routine testing of all health staff

The Labour Party is calling for routine testing of all staff in the NHS and social care sectors to help minimise transmission of coronavirus.

Bring services back from private sector, says report

Bringing back services from the private sector to government hands can improve quality, increase reliability, and save money.

Khan threatens significant cuts across London

Sadiq Khan has warned that he will be left with no choice other than to make significant cuts across the cpaital, unless the government acts.

Costs of coronavirus in Leeds reaches £200 million

Judith Blake has called for further government support as coronavirus costs in Leeds approach £200 million.

Public sector challenges to be aided by satellite data

The public sector can access new satellite images of the UK to help issues such as town planning and flood mapping.

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