Social care system seeing 900 workers quit daily

11 April 2017
Social care system seeing 900 workers quit daily
New figures reveal that over 900 adult social care workers a day quit their job in England last year, representing a collapse in the system.
Despite the government investing an extra £2 billion into social care, Mike Padgham, the chair of the UK Homecare Association has claimed that the adult social care system has begun to collapse, emphasising that his ‘biggest fear is that we will soon run out of capacity to provide care to those who cannot fund themselves’.

England nature plans lacking in policies

11 April 2017
England nature plans lacking in policies
A draft 25-year government plan for nature in England has been criticised by campaigners for its lack of policies.

Third unaware of broadband price increases

11 April 2017
Third unaware of broadband price increases
Broadband prices rise by an average 43 per cent when fixed term deals end, with many customers unaware of the increase in cost.

City of London invests in public WiFi

10 April 2017
City of London invests in public WiFi
The City of London Corporation has today announced a deal to deliver a free, public access WiFi network, offering internet access anywhere within the Square Mile.
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New strategy proposed to conquer littering

10 April 2017
New strategy proposed to conquer littering
The government has announced a new litter strategy which could see litterers hit with £150 fines as part of its plan to tackle rubbish in England.
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Multi-agency group formed to tackle modern slavery

10 April 2017
Multi-agency group formed to tackle modern slavery
A new multi-agency group organised by the Shiva Foundation, Hertfordshire CC, the Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Police Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, has been formed to help staff identify and prevent modern slavery.
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