Political parties and MPs have forged a new cross-party consensus on replacing the UK’s First Past the Post voting system.

Ongoing Brexit uncertainties are having a negative impact on pupils’ motivation to learn a European language.

Twelve children's homes in England were closed down by Ofsted last year due to concerns about the quality of care.
According to the children’s social care inspectorate, a further 25 homes de-registered, after receiving warning notices about breaches of regulations - marking the highest number of enforced closures since 2007. The news accompanied a warning about the uneven spread of residential children's homes around the country, with providers saying a more strategic overview was needed.

MPs say that the government’s over-reliance on traditional building methods will see it fall far short of its housing target.

The new Prime Minister must publish the long-awaited adult social care green paper before Parliament goes into recess in September.

Labour finds the vast majority of social housing tower blocks in England are still without life-saving sprinkler systems.

A new Institute for Public Policy Research report has argued that austerity has failed economically, fiscally and socially.

Health and wellbeing boards are achieving their goal to help people lead healthier and happier lives in their communities.

More homes are being built and planned for by more district councils in more places.

Lord Heseltine has said that Britain’s metro mayors should be given greater powers over housing, schools and jobs.