Idling vehicles could face instant fines Idling vehicles could face instant fines Michael Gove has said that drivers who repeatedly leave their car engine running while parked could be given instant fines.
Borough budgets fall a fifth in the capital Borough budgets fall a fifth in the capital London’s local authority budgets have dropped by nearly a fifth per head over the last eight years, with inner London boroughs hit the hardest.
Public sector outsourcing spend softens Public sector outsourcing spend softens The private sector dominated the UK outsourcing market in Q1 of 2019, whilst public sector spend fell year-on-year.
£8.5 million fund to deliver discounted homes £8.5 million fund to deliver discounted homes Kit Malthouse has announced a £8.5 million-pound support package to deliver thousands of discounted homes over a three-year pilot project.
Funding for rough sleepers with substance abuse Funding for rough sleepers with substance abuse Adults who are sleeping rough and living with mental illness and substance misuse are set to benefit from £1.9 million of funding.
Reward household recycling with smart bin use Reward household recycling with smart bin use A think tank has claimed that a new generation of smart bins could allow households who recycle to be rewarded with council tax cuts.
Thousands of new foster families needed this year Thousands of new foster families needed this year The Fostering Network says that more than 8,500 foster families are needed across the UK over the next year.
Four in five workers avoid mental health discussions Four in five workers avoid mental health discussions Four in five British workers won’t discuss mental health problems with their boss because they fear being stigmatised and judged incapable.
New support for survivors of domestic abuse New support for survivors of domestic abuse Thousands of survivors fleeing abusive and violent relationships will receive greater protection thanks to a new package of support.
New public buildings to have Changing Places toilets New public buildings to have Changing Places toilets New, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public must have Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.
