Further calls for mandatory sprinklers Further calls for mandatory sprinklers Zurich Municipal is calling for urgent action by the government to improve fire protection in school premises.
Rural areas marginalised by slow digital services Rural areas marginalised by slow digital services Rural areas risk becoming ‘second-class’ citizens in the digital revolution as urban dwellers better benefit from next-generation broadband.
Government launches review into local gov audits Government launches review into local gov audits Sir Tony Redmond is to lead an independent review into the effectiveness of the audit and financial reporting of local authorities.
Social housing rules are failing people in greatest need Social housing rules are failing people in greatest need Homeless people are being denied access to affordable housing as they are deemed too poor or vulnerable to pay the rent.
Lower election age amid environmental crisis Lower election age amid environmental crisis The government should respond to environmental breakdown and help younger and future generations realise a more sustainable world.
Councils seen as 'recruiting sergeants' for drug gangs Councils seen as 'recruiting sergeants' for drug gangs Councils are acting as ‘recruiting sergeants’ for drug dealers by sending children to areas where they will be exploited.
MPs question value of Help to Buy MPs question value of Help to Buy Many have been helped into home ownership thanks to Help to Buy, but MPs say many of those buyers did not require financial help.
Government outsourcing at crossroads, warns think tank Government outsourcing at crossroads, warns think tank A new report warns that politicians have ‘consistently overstated’ the extent of savings achieved through outsourcing services.
Government funding to tackle online hate Government funding to tackle online hate The government’s commitment to tackling hatred in all its forms has been boosted with £100,000 pledged to tackle online antisemitism.
Lib Dems pledge to cancel Brexit Lib Dems pledge to cancel Brexit The Liberal Democrats have pledged to cancel Brexit if they come to power at the next general election.
