06/08/2021 - 09:12
The LGA says that giving councils the powers to consider the public health impact of licensing decisions is vital to protect communities from harm.
04/08/2021 - 09:13
The legacy of Team GB’s success during the Tokyo Olympics risks being lost without further investment in grassroots and community sport facilities.
03/08/2021 - 09:45
Smoking is responsible for nearly twice as many cancer cases in lower income groups compared to higher income groups.
02/08/2021 - 10:38
A new Carnegie UK report has highlighted an increase in loneliness and a worrying decline in trust in government.
30/07/2021 - 09:17
The pandemic has created a ‘perfect storm’ of existing inequality, leading to higher rates of coronavirus infections amongst the most disadvantaged people.
29/07/2021 - 14:24
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has urged the government to renew efforts to get people exercising.
27/07/2021 - 09:40
The government has expanded daily contact testing with 1,200 new sites across frontline sectors, helping to avoid disruption to crucial services.
26/07/2021 - 12:09
The LGA has said that all young people need to better understand the dangers of cold water shock and the risks posed by tides and currents.
26/07/2021 - 10:15
Public Health England has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage people to lose excess weight and get active this summer.
26/07/2021 - 10:05
MPs have said that the government’s response to the pandemic has exposed the taxpayer to ‘significant financial risks for decades to come’.
26/07/2021 - 09:32
Further targeted daily contact testing is being rolled out in England to frontline emergency services and some transport workers.
22/07/2021 - 12:32
The government has launched a new campaign to remind public of importance of continuing healthy behaviours to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
22/07/2021 - 07:07
Keir Starmer has launched Labour’s Safer Communities campaign with a pledge to crack down on anti-social behaviour.
21/07/2021 - 10:07
The government has launched a new multi-million pound strategy to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people.
21/07/2021 - 09:16
England's chief medical officer has said that a new national strategy is needed to tackle poor health and lower life expectancy in seaside towns.
