Boost Ofsted rather than scrap it, says Tories

The Conservatives will give Ofsted greater powers and more money to improve discipline in classrooms and bolster school standards.

Labour set to launch 'regional manifestos' across England

The Labour Party will launch a regional manifesto for each part of the country, including pledges on transport, housing and jobs.

Lib Dems announce plan to end rough sleeping

The Liberal Democrats have shared plans to introduce a duty on local authorities to provide immediate emergency accommodation.

Social care concerns higher than ever

Adass has found that almost all social care directors are concerned about their ability to provide the care they are legally required to.

Coalition calls for post-election pact on Net Zero

Ahead of the world’s first televised climate debate, a cross-sector coalition is calling for a post-election pact on Net Zero.

Six in ten have never checked their flood risk

A survey has revealed that people in Great Britain are still not checking the flood risk of their homes.

Nottingham celebrates new Climate Champion title

Nottingham City Council has won the title of Climate Champion in recognition of its plans to be the first UK city to become carbon neutral.

Glasgow sets 2030 target to be free of unnecessary plastics

Glasgow should be free of unnecessary plastic by the year 2030 and phase out all single-use plastics by 2022.

Labour announces boost to 18 Violence Reduction Units

Labour has said that it will provide a boost to 18 Violence Reduction Units tackling highest rates of gang-related violent crime.

House building doubles across West Midlands

Nearly 17,000 homes were built in the West Midlands last year, meaning housing construction has more than doubled in the last eight years.

More people expected to rely on food banks this Christmas

An increase in food bank parcels needed this year suggests that more people than ever will need a food bank’s help this Christmas.

Leicestershire offers electric bikes to workplaces

Leicestershire County Council is launching a sustainable travel loan service which will see electric bikes offered to workplaces.

Tory manifesto risks child poverty reaching record highs

New research argues that child poverty risks reaching a record high under plans outlined in the Conservative Party manifesto.

Children in UK exposed to more asbestos than other countries

Children in the UK can be exposed to 10 times as much asbestos as they would be in some other European countries.

Tory manifesto pledges funding for potholes and childcare

The Conservative's are pledging a £1 billion boost for childcare and £2 billion on the 'biggest ever pothole-filling programme'.

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