Review of Blue Badge fraud announced

People with hidden disabilities will soon be able to access Blue Badge parking permits, as a result of new Department for Transport guidance.

Prime Minister makes new mental health pledge

Theresa May has pledged better access to education, training and support across communities as part of an overhaul of society’s approach to mental illness.

Deposit scheme could drastically reduce plastic waste

A comprehensive deposit return scheme in England could prevent 6,600 tonnes of plastic waste entering rivers and the sea by 2030.

Significant group of children being denied advocacy

There is a significant group of children being denied access to advocacy – despite having a statutory entitlement to it.

Funding enables installation of 100 cycle path schemes

ighways England has reached a significant milestone of installing 100 cycle schemes to improve the safety of cyclists and walkers on busy roads.

Government backs Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral plans

Greater Manchester’s ambitious plans to become the UK’s leading green and digital city-region have been backed by government.

23 per cent of Government Car Service fleet electric

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has revealed that 23 per cent of vehicles on the Government Car Service are electric.

22 new free schools to open in underperforming areas

Damian Hinds has said that 22 new free schools have been approved to open, aiming to help raise standards and give parents more choice.

Hundreds of buildings still have 'unsafe' cladding

More than 200 high-rise buildings in England with similar cladding to Grenfell Tower are yet to have work to remove it.

The first phase of the Welsh Government's £5.4 million Healthy and Active Fund (HAF) has been awarded

Only 16 per cent of outstanding primary and secondary schools inspected this academic year retained their top Ofsted rating, according to official statistics.

PE lessons in Wales under threat

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has raised the alarm over Welsh PE provision after the draft curriculum excluded setting aside specific time for it.

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