More than 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have received a share of £4 million.
Latest procurement figures show that across government £15.5 billion was paid to small and medium sized businesses to help deliver vital public services.
Ministers must use Levelling Up White Paper to ensure that every part of the country has the freedom to achieve dynamic growth, says think tank.
A third of Maintained Nursery Schools are cutting staffing and services to balance their books as a result of lost income.
The NALC has pressed UK Finance, the trade association for banks, and its member banks to improve their services to local councils.
A new law has been passed which will require schools to follow new statutory guidance on uniform costs, instructing them to keep prices down.
Liz Kendall has called on the government to make transforming social care an economic priority in the same way as fixing roads and railways.
Every school in England will be able to access a share of almost £1.8 billion this year to help keep their buildings in the best possible condition.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced new plans to make it easier and more affordable for people to build their own homes.
Labour is calling on the government to publish all communications between ministers and their business contacts who were awarded contracts over the pandemic.
A new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a five per cent deposit.
New figures from Age Scotland reveal that older people on low incomes missed out on £88 million in Council Tax Reduction support last year.
Blackpool Council has unveiled an investment plan to help the resort recover from the near-catastrophic effects of the pandemic.
The government has been urged to dedicate £100 million a year to revitalise 'deteriorating' primary school libraries across the country.
The government has announced that children with special educational needs and disabilities will benefit from a £280 million investment.