Coronavirus outbreaks are up to 20 times more likely in large care homes, with the likelihood of infection tripling with every additional 20 beds.

Ombudsman finds that problems with the way councils are meeting new housing duties are making some homeless people’s situation worse.

Labour is calling on the government to release more information to local authorities to help contain local spread of coronavirus in future.

A new report from the ARCO and consultancy Carterwood has called for planning system to be reformed to reduce waste and inefficiency.

The government needs to act to prevent council tax loading £158 million in bailiff and court fees on to people who can’t pay following the pandemic.

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services has published a new paper on the impacts of coronavirus on children and their families.

TfWM and Birmingham City Council are leading on the development of e-scooter rental trial in the West Midlands.

A new report by the National Literacy Trust shows that children are reading more and enjoying reading more during lockdown than before.

Barnardo’s has said that it needs the help of health professionals to help stop vulnerable young people missing out on vital support.

Statistics covering 25 June to 1 July of the NHS Test and Trace service have been published by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Research has shown that eight in 10 people living alone with dementia have seen no family or friends since March.

Homes and businesses will become more resilient after the government revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding.

New IPPR analysis has found that regions in the north of England receive less than half the life science investment made in the south.

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said that parts of the civil service will be moved out of London to other English regions.

£730 million in vital EU cash risks being sent back to Brussels if the funding is not allocated by the government before the end of the year.

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