Counties call for new, ‘fairer’ deal following general election

The government should reach out to county communities and deliver them a ‘fairer’ deal, a new report says.

UK product safety system ‘broken’

The UK’s product safety and recall system is not fit for purpose, and is potentially putting lives at risk, a new report says.

Oxford sets out cycling statement of intent

Oxford City Council is set to install new signs on all 11 roads leading into the city centre, proclaiming Oxford as a cycling city.

Tobacco Control Plan to encourage smoke-free future

The government has set out an ambitious plan to create a generation of non-smokers in the next few decades.

Congestion blighting air quality in regional cities

The government needs to introduce incentives for purchasing electric cars to address the air quality crisis in the UK’s regional cities.

Refuse worker to extend strike to September

The Unite union has announced that Birmingham City Council’s refuse workers will further their industrial action through August until 1 September.

Home Secretary announces new knife crime laws

Amber Rudd has announced plans to consult on new offences to toughen up knife crime laws, to restrict the online sale of knives.

Housing Advisers Programme launched by LGA

The Local Government Association (LGA) has unveiled a new scheme to assist councils in tackling local housing challenges.

Green Flag Award winners announced

To mark Love Parks Week, green charity Keep Britain Tidy have announced the latest winners of the Green Flag Awards.

Housing markets ‘have substantial effects on fertility’

If current housing trends are maintained, fertility may fall even further, a new report warns.

TUC says public sector pay down thousands since 2010

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said that public sector workers are thousands of pounds a year worse off than they were in 2010.

Winners of HS2 Phase One contracts announced

The winners of £6.6 billion worth of major construction contracts for HS2 Phase One have been announced.

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