Half a million children not seeking mental health support

Almost half a million children who are worried about their feelings or behaviour are not asking anyone for help.

South Yorkshire declares climate emergency

The Mayor of Sheffield City Region has declared a climate emergency in South Yorkshire following floods earlier this month.

Two new 20mph zones get go-ahead in Leicester

Two communities in Leicester will get 20mph zones covering residential streets after local support for the road safety schemes.

‘Social prescribing’ exercise benefits smaller than thought

Researchers have argued that the so-called ‘social prescribing’ of exercise to patients may not yield the benefits hoped for.

Greens to pledge zero carbon by 2030

The Green Party is set to launch its election manifesto with a pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2030.

Councils made £930m from parking charges in a year

New figures from the RAC Foundation show that councils across the country made a total of £930 million from parking activities in a year.

Wales to give 16-17 year olds right to vote at local elections

The Welsh Government is reforming local government in Wales to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote at local elections.

Child poverty in working households up by 800,000

New TUC analysis has shown that the number of children growing up in poverty in working households has risen by 800,000 since 2010.

Brexit leaving civil servants at ‘breaking point’

Rates of work-related stress, depression and anxiety among civil servants has risen drastically in the past year to the highest level for decades.

320,000 new climate apprenticeships promised by Labour

A Labour government will creat​e a climate apprenticeship programme to deliver 320,000 apprenticeships during its first term in government.

Third of adults experience a road collision or near miss

New research has revealed that nearly a third of adults were in a collision, or had a near miss, with a vehicle on a UK road in the past year.

Government must outline ‘practical devolution settlement for all’

The County Councils Network has urged the incoming government to set out a ‘practical devolution settlement for all’.

Help for 'left-behind' towns part of Tory pledge

The Prime Minister has announced an ambitious package to support towns and communities across Britain.

Basic income by 2025 pledged by Greens

The Green Party has pledged to introduce a universal basic income by 2025, which would see every adult receiving a minimum of £89 per week.

Homelessness crisis costs councils over £1bn in just one year

The cost of housing homeless families in temporary accommodation has risen by 78 per cent in five years to more than £1 billion.

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