Government criticised for cost of living ‘triple whammy’

Millions of families are set to be squeezed by a triple whammy of rising energy prices, an increase in national insurance, and the cut to Universal Credit.

‘Opportunity to build a New North’ after pandemic

Transport for the North has set out a Northern Transport Charter to showcase how the region is best placed to shape its own future.

Covid rent debt crisis will escalate unless UC cut is reversed

A £360 million wall of rent debt built up during the pandemic threatens to leave hundreds of thousands of tenants facing long-term housing insecurity.

Regulators’ Pioneer Fund backing 21 new initiatives

Regulators are clearing the runway for drones to transport vaccines and other live-saving drugs, in a ground-breaking venture funded by government.

UC cut will disproportionately affect 918,000 young people

YMCA has revealed the true extent of potential damage to some of the most vulnerable among the 918,000 young people currently claiming Universal Credit.  

£48m recovery fund to support social care in Wales

£48 million of funding to support social care in Wales has been announced to help the sector meet the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic.

A new post-pandemic deal is needed for public services

UNISON has said that the government must recognise pandemic efforts of local workers with a new deal for public services and its staff.

Potential £51bn a year boost to rural and coastal economy

A new report from the LGA has argued that the coronavirus pandemic could help to ‘redefine’ rural and coastal communities in England.

Shake up expected for Liverpool City Region’s buses

Bold plans to deliver radical improvements in bus services across the Liverpool City Region are being finalised by the region’s Combined Authority.

Funding for councils through new Afghan resettlement plans

Local authorities will receive a 'generous' funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK having been at risk in Afghanistan.

Half a million job losses likely in urban centres

A report by the LGA has set out the challenges facing urban areas as they look to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic.

UC cut will hit areas with the worst health hardest

A planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit is likely to have a greater impact on those who already suffer the worst health.

New plans to tackle litter and boost recycling in Hounslow

The London Borough of Hounslow has unveiled new plans to invest £3.85 million to help tackle waste and litter and improve recycling rates.

New investment to make cycling more accessible in Wales

A Welsh Government electric bike pilot scheme is helping local residents swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales.

£1 million to help faith groups support communities

A ‘new deal’ between faith groups and government to capitalise on efforts to help communities during lockdown is being set out.

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