Majority not saving for any future care needs

The vast majority of people are not saving to pay for care in later life, despite one in 10 older people facing care costs of over £100,000.

Young people being treated for type 2 diabetes rising

The number of children and young people being treated for type 2 diabetes has risen from 507 to 715 in four years.

Poll finds public want to install solar panels

Over half of the British public would install solar panels and home batteries if there was greater assistance from the government.

Popularity of taxes to tackle plastic waste recognised

Treasury Minister Robert Jenrick has recognised high public support for using the tax system to reduce waste from single-use plastics.

Launch of of £1.5 million woodland fund

40,000 new trees are to be planted in parks, playgrounds and community spaces across London as part of the £1.5 million woodland fund.

£200m pilot launched to boost social home ownership

The Midlands Voluntary Right to Buy Pilot will enable social housing association tenants the opportunity to capitalise on home ownership.

New partners for Northern Powerhouse as exports rise

New Balance, Hitachi, Playdale and Techbuyer have joined the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme

Social care delivery remaining high despite growing pressures

Councils have performed competently in delivering adult and children’s social care, despite increasing cuts to resources.

£300,000 available for community litter groups

Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has opened the second round of funding for community projects that get tough on litter.

Plans to increase garden towns announced

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has called for an increase in garden towns in England.

£76m a year for homes for those who need extra support

The government has announced an extra £76 million a year over the next three years to build homes for those who need extra support.

Free Wi-Fi extended into 20 Leeds community buildings

A leading digital skills programme being delivered by Leeds City Council will see free Wi-Fi made available at 20 community buildings.

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