Government policy failing almost one million temporary workers

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is launching a petition to support training opportunities for the UK temporary workforce.

£394.5 million investment for Borderlands

David Mundell has announced a £394.5 million investment into the five local authority areas of the Scottish Borderlands.

£5 million to increase number of green mortgages

Households could cut mortgage rates and save money on their energy bills under plans to roll out green mortgages.

LCC blasts ‘flimsy’ argument for cycling plan veto

The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) is questioning Kensington and Chelsea Council’s decision to block a flagship safer cycling scheme.

Councils to make a £913m surplus from parking

English councils are predicting that they will collectively make a £913 million surplus from their parking activities in the current financial year.

Young people half as likely to own a home

A new report by the Local Government Association has found that young people today are half as likely to own a home as they were 20 years ago.

Idling drivers may face higher fines

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling is planning to launch a public consultation looking at increasing fines for idling drivers.

560 child mental health cases every day

The LGA has revealed that local social services are seeing more than 560 cases of children with mental health disorders every day.

MPs suggest five-year fund to tackle potholes

A five-year funding settlement is the only way local authorities will be able to address deteriorating local roads network, say MPs.

Local service investment needed to prevent crime

Council leaders have said that there is an urgent need to invest in local services which protect and support young people.

Extra support for new teachers through framework

The Early Career Framework will revolutionise the support given to new teachers.

New Tourism Sector Deal announced

The Prime Minister has announced the UK’s first ever tourism sector deal, with a commitment to build 130,000 new hotel rooms by 2025.

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