Health inequality study in Birmingham and Lewisham

A unique collaboration will look at how to address the depth of health inequalities in the black African and Caribbean communities.

Post-coronavirus UK recovery dependent upon climate action

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change is integral to the UK’s coronavirus recovery package.

PM urged to improve walking provision in recovery plan

Dan Jarvis has urged the Prime Minister to put walking and cycling at the heart of plans to get the country moving again.

Leisure providers falling between support packages

Community leisure providers are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support.

Councils to plan for safe re-opening of recycling centres

The government has published new guidance on how recycling centres can be safely re-opened during the coronavirus outbreak.

Government childcare eligibility offers protected

Parents who are normally eligible for the government’s childcare offers will continue receiving the entitlements during the summer term.

Coronavirus test plan launched on Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is taking part in the first phase of new ‘test, track and trace’ programme to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

1.2 million renters are at high-risk of job loss

A new report has warned that up to 1.2 million renters are at high-risk of having to rely on Universal Credit after losing their jobs.

Sturgeon backs universal basic income in Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that the ‘time has come’ for universal basic income in Scotland.

New complaints guidance for councils and care providers

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued guidance about handling complaints during the coronavirus crisis.

Nearly two million claim universal credit

Since the government advised people to stay at home due to coronavirus nearly two million people have applied for universal credit benefits.

Without action, vulnerable people risk going hungry

Which? is calling for urgent action from the government following reports from vulnerable people who are unable to access food and basic supplies.

Cyber grant scheme announced for Welsh councils

An extra £248,000 will be available to local authorities across Wales to help strengthen their cyber resilience.

17 years to sort council housing waiting list

New CIPFA analysis has revealed that it could take up to 17 years to re-house individuals and families on the waiting list for council housing.

UK public in favour of continued lockdown

The Opinium poll for The Observer has found that the majority of the British public are in favour of continuing the coronavirus lockdown.

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Event Diary

UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.

The organisers of the world’s largest dedicated hydrogen event, World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition have announced it’s return to Rotterdam in May 2024, with an expansion of a whole extra summit day. Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) are partnering with the Government of the Netherlands, the Province of Zuid-Holland, the City of Rotterdam, and the Port of Rotterdam to host an extended, larger scale Summit in 2024, to expand the event to meet the surging demand.