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Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Communities
A quarter of Conservative councillors think their local authority does not receive enough money to meet statutory duty service level requirements for adult social care.
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Communities
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Electoral System Could Be 'Stretched To Breaking Point' Ahead Of Vote
Communities
Electoral System Could Be "Stretched To Breaking Point" Ahead Of Vote
Housing Minister Says Housing Is 'Never Really The Problem'
Communities
Housing Minister Says Housing Is "Never Really The Problem"
Tory Former Minister Accuses Own Party Of 'Fatalistic Attitude' To Younger Voters
Communities
Tory Former Minister Accuses Own Party Of "Fatalistic Attitude" To Younger Voters
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Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Communities
By Harriet Symonds
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
The IKEA neighbourhoods approach Partner content
Communities
By IKEA
The IKEA neighbourhoods approach
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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
By Harriet Symonds
Communities
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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Tory MP Ben Bradley, who is also the Conservative candidate for the East Midlands mayoralty, has said he is trying to separate his own campaign from the image of his party, as there is "clearly not a brilliant national picture".
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Health
By Tali Fraser
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Born into a political family, Victoria Atkins was seemingly destined to end up in government. But, as the Health Secretary tells Tali Fraser, her journey has not been straightforward – and nor are the issues she’s attempting to tackle. Photography by David Bebber
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Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
Communities
Quarter Of Tory Councillors Think Adult Social Care Is Underfunded In Their Area
A quarter of Conservative councillors think their local authority does not receive enough money to meet statutory duty service level requirements for adult social care.
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Communities
By Harriet Symonds
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Young adults – Britain’s loneliest generation – are shunning an institution that offers connection and meaning. The church’s failure to attract Generation Z is bad for both, finds Harriet Symonds. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Tory MP Ben Bradley, who is also the Conservative candidate for the East Midlands mayoralty, has said he is trying to separate his own campaign from the image of his party, as there is "clearly not a brilliant national picture".
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
The IKEA neighbourhoods approach Partner content
Communities
By IKEA
The IKEA neighbourhoods approach
How IKEA is creating meaningful change in local communities across the UK
London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of” Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of”
London Luton Airport wants to increase its passenger capacity from 19 million to 32 million by 2043. Paul Kehoe, the new chair of Luton Rising, tells PoliticsHome why the expansion will benefit the local community and beyond
Rt Hon Rachel Reeves Mais lecture hits the nail on the head for construction. Partner content
Communities
By National Federation of Builders
Rt Hon Rachel Reeves Mais lecture hits the nail on the head for construction.
Despite being the Conservative government’s strongest ally in their motivation to level up and enable growth, the construction industry has been plagued by political, policy, and taxation insecurity by a government which too often viewed stability as holding power.
Put communities at the heart of planning decisions
Communities
By Rosie Pearson
Put communities at the heart of planning decisions
The planning system embroils communities in David and Goliath battles against appallingly planned development proposals.
Can other countries show us how to solve Britain’s housing crisis?
Communities
By Alex Daniel
Can other countries show us how to solve Britain’s housing crisis?
Britain’s chronic housing shortage is among the biggest challenges facing the country as it heads into this year’s general election.
The fight to repurpose – not demolish – Britain’s ageing housing stock
Communities
By Alex Daniel
The fight to repurpose – not demolish – Britain’s ageing housing stock
Residents of London’s Central Hill estate have lived under the threat of demolition for a decade.
The plan to merge Vodafone and Three should concern the government
Communities
By Charlotte Nichols MP
The plan to merge Vodafone and Three should concern the government
The proposed merger of Vodafone and Three UK could have worrying implications for bills, jobs and national security. The government should think carefully about the consequences.
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Communities
Londoners Are More Concerned About Cost Of Living And Housing Than Crime
Crime is of "secondary" concern to Londoners behind housing and the cost of living, according to Antonia Jennings, chief executive of the Centre for London think tank.


Keeping it all in proportion – why we need more Georgian houses
Communities
By Tom Scotson
Keeping it all in proportion – why we need more Georgian houses
Georgian architecture is beloved by the British public, says Tom Scotson. So could it be the answer to our housing crisis – and keep the Nimbys at bay?
Why the community-owned business model works for rural settlements Partner content
Communities
By Plunkett UK
Why the community-owned business model works for rural settlements
Isolation and loneliness. A lack of employment opportunities. Fewer services and poor connectivity. Right now, rural areas are experiencing a housing crisis1 and the challenges are growing for residents of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and family set ups2. Addressing this, leading south of England housebuilder and community creator, Thakeham, and national charity, Plunkett UK, are working together to pioneer a transformative new approach: embedding community-owned businesses at the heart of new housing developments.
How to fix the housing crisis? Put spades in the ground and build more homes
Communities
By Brandon Lewis MP
How to fix the housing crisis? Put spades in the ground and build more homes
As Members of Parliament, our time and attention is constantly sought across a wide range of problems – from laws that affect the whole country, to a highly specific personal case where we can use our position to improve the lives of our constituents, to whom we answer.
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
The government taskforce responsible for tackling disparities in maternity care only met twice in 2023, despite its terms of reference saying it would meet every two months.
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Health
By Tali Fraser
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Born into a political family, Victoria Atkins was seemingly destined to end up in government. But, as the Health Secretary tells Tali Fraser, her journey has not been straightforward – and nor are the issues she’s attempting to tackle. Photography by David Bebber
Why Housing First should be at the core of a mission-led Labour government
Communities
By Paula Barker MP
Why Housing First should be at the core of a mission-led Labour government
Keir Starmer has vowed the next Labour government will be a ‘Mission Government’.
Building Blocks: How will Labour get housebuilding on track?
Communities
By Rob Merrick
Building Blocks: How will Labour get housebuilding on track?
Keir Starmer has promised to ‘bulldoze’ the planning system to spur a boom in housebuilding. But with little detail, are cracks beginning to show in Labour’s proposals for housing reform. Rob Merrick reports
Electoral System Could Be 'Stretched To Breaking Point' Ahead Of Vote
Communities
Electoral System Could Be "Stretched To Breaking Point" Ahead Of Vote
Electoral registration systems could be “stretched to breaking point” ahead of the general election , according to the head of a cross-party committee of MPs.
Historic wins, inspiring moments and British success: MPs share what they’re looking forward at the Paris Olympics Partner content
Communities
By UK Sport
Historic wins, inspiring moments and British success: MPs share what they’re looking forward at the Paris Olympics
Amidst everything else expected in 2024, a new wave of Olympic and Paralympic athletes are preparing to head across the Channel, aiming to win gold in Paris. Team GB and ParalympicsGB, backed by support from the Government and National Lottery, are hoping to inspire the nation once again with extraordinary sporting moments and medal-winning performances.
Veterans falling victim to plague of process  Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Veterans falling victim to plague of process 
Despite lots of high-profile Government initiatives and so-called collaboration within the sector there is clear evidence that veterans are still being failed - writes CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy.  
Inspiring Inclusion: Delivering on our vision that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Inspiring Inclusion: Delivering on our vision that ‘Everyone is Welcome’
International Women’s Day is a great time to reflect on progress and intentions. We’re seeing positive momentum across the UK and the industry and, although we have a long way to go, I’m pleased to say that at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) we have reasons to feel proud of our progress in GB.
Housing Minister Says Housing Is 'Never Really The Problem'
Communities
Housing Minister Says Housing Is "Never Really The Problem"
Housing Minister Lee Rowley has said that housing itself is "never really actually the problem,” a few months after taking on the job of leading the UK government’s strategy on housing, planning and building safety.
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
2024
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024