Promoting good health is an important investment

PHE and CIPFA are collaborating to make the case that prevention and promoting good health is an important investment for our country.

New local authorities to be created in Northamptonshire

Two new councils are to be established in Northamptonshire to improve the delivery of public services across the county.

‘Patchy’ progress on youth homelessness prevention

A year after the Homelessness Reduction Act, progress on youth homelessness prevention has been found to be 'patchy'.

Inequalities in pay is threatening democracy

The IFS has warned that inequalities in pay and opportunities in the UK are becoming so extreme they are threatening democracy.

Two-fold difference in mental health spend across England

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, it has been revealed that there is nearly a two-fold difference in mental health spending across England.

Idling vehicles could face instant fines

Michael Gove has said that drivers who repeatedly leave their car engine running while parked could be given instant fines.

Borough budgets fall a fifth in the capital

London’s local authority budgets have dropped by nearly a fifth per head over the last eight years, with inner London boroughs hit the hardest.

Funding for rough sleepers with substance abuse

Adults who are sleeping rough and living with mental illness and substance misuse are set to benefit from £1.9 million of funding.

Reward household recycling with smart bin use

A think tank has claimed that a new generation of smart bins could allow households who recycle to be rewarded with council tax cuts.

Thousands of new foster families needed this year

The Fostering Network says that more than 8,500 foster families are needed across the UK over the next year.

Four in five workers avoid mental health discussions

Four in five British workers won’t discuss mental health problems with their boss because they fear being stigmatised and judged incapable.

New support for survivors of domestic abuse

Thousands of survivors fleeing abusive and violent relationships will receive greater protection thanks to a new package of support.

New public buildings to have Changing Places toilets

New, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public must have Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.

Green light for South Yorkshire devolution deal

James Brokenshire has told the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority that a devolution deal for the region can go ahead.

Tougher punishments needed to defer fly-tippers

No-one convicted of fly-tipping since new guidelines were introduced in 2014 have been slapped with the maximum £50,000 fine.

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