https://www.politicshome.com/communities/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/things-changed-radically-veterans-since-remembrance-day-inauguratedFri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMTAs Remembrance Day approaches, CEO of Veterans Aid, Prof Hugh Milroy, who has spent more than 30 years supporting some of Britain’s most vulnerable veterans and advocating for better treatment on their behalf, examines a landscape in which veterans’ ...Veterans Aidhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/things-changed-radically-veterans-since-remembrance-day-inauguratedhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-better-at-listening-to-young-peopleFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:50:00 GMTAs I come to the end of my six-year term, I worry Westminster simply doesn’t pay enough attention to children. Dame Rachel de Souzahttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-better-at-listening-to-young-peoplehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/new-face-britains-high-streetsThu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs the Government sets out its vision for revitalising Britain's high streets, The Sunbed Association argues that the contribution of service-based businesses, including professional tanning salons, deserves greater recognition.The Sunbed Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/new-face-britains-high-streetshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-stop-working-green-party-11-councilsMon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:00 GMTThe Labour Party is ending power-sharing arrangements with the Green Party in 11 local authorities across England over the Greens’ ‘Zionism is racism’ policy.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-stop-working-green-party-11-councilsGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has been criticised by some in his party for not turning up to vote through amendments to the 'Zionism is racism' motion (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/gambling-firms-harm-men-boys-its-time-stop-advertisingMon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFrom football shirts to social media, gambling brands are normalising betting for generations of men and boys. The evidence of harm is clear, and the case for ending gambling advertising cannot be ignored, says Nick HarveyCoalition to End Gambling Adshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/gambling-firms-harm-men-boys-its-time-stop-advertisingImage credit: Nathan Danielshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/huge-challenges-andy-burnham-between-now-christmasSun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Autumn Budget was generally seen as a relatively uneventful affair, but Andy Burnham's government faces a series of major decisions and challenges between now and Christmas.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/huge-challenges-andy-burnham-between-now-christmashttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-more-protect-high-streets-from-illegal-tobacco-vapesFri, 30 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMTIn Burnley, honest shopkeepers are being asked to compete with traders who simply ignore the law.Oliver Ryan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-more-protect-high-streets-from-illegal-tobacco-vapeshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/cocacola-launches-local-royalty-campaign-local-business-owners-honoured-portaits-royal-artistsThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT Coca-Cola has commissioned royal portrait artists to paint four local business owners as part of new campaign Local Royalty celebrates and recognises the important contributions independent businesses make in their local communities Research c...Coca-Cola Europacific Partnershttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/cocacola-launches-local-royalty-campaign-local-business-owners-honoured-portaits-royal-artistshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lets-establish-community-rights-stop-prioritising-waterguzzling-data-centres-affordable-housingThu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain’s recent history has been marked by a hollowing out of our ability to provide the foundations of a dignified and meaningful life.Chris Hinchliff MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lets-establish-community-rights-stop-prioritising-waterguzzling-data-centres-affordable-housing(orlando britain/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ministers-in-budget-eve-row-with-labour-mps-over-miner-pension-fundTue, 27 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMTThere is fury among Labour MPs from mining seats on Budget eve over government plans to renege on a promise to transfer pension funds to former miners.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ministers-in-budget-eve-row-with-labour-mps-over-miner-pension-fundAndy Burnham and John Healey meet ahead of the budget | (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/investing-nations-futureTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTAs the UK looks to secure cheaper energy, better jobs and resilient communities, The Crown Estate explains why patient, long-term investment, not short-term returns, is central to its model, and what its plans for billions of pounds in further inv...The Crown Estatehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/investing-nations-futurehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresMon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTThere’s been a significant focus on Andy Burnham’s proposed universal care system in recent days and it’s positive to see social care receive the attention it needs. However, with the plans not progressing until after the next election, we must not l...Kari Gerstheimerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresLegal rights charity Access Social Care has asked the Treasury to review how it calculates adult social care funding in line with its legal obligations (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/dont-export-whitehall-regions-innovate-mayors-devolutionFri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe days of Whitehall resisting devolution are over.Bruno Denthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/dont-export-whitehall-regions-innovate-mayors-devolution(Christopher Furlong/Associated Press/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/regulatory-failures-permit-britains-gambling-sector-growFri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTWhile reforms move at a snail’s pace, gambling profits continue to grow. Thankfully, Andy Burnham is signaling change, says Derek Webb.Campaign for Fairer Gamblinghttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/regulatory-failures-permit-britains-gambling-sector-growAI-generated imagehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/no-10-to-host-pre-budget-homelessness-summitThu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTDowning Street is set to host a homelessness summit ahead of the Budget, PoliticsHome understands, as Andy Burnham faces calls to end the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to help tackle rough sleeping.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/no-10-to-host-pre-budget-homelessness-summitThe government is holding a homelessness summit next week ahead of the budget and growing calls for a housing benefit boost. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-budget-kick-fairer-property-taxesWed, 21 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMTThe Prime Minister promised Labour conference he was ready to do what his predecessors wouldn’t.Jonathan Brash MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-budget-kick-fairer-property-taxesTerraced houses in Hartlepool (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-economic-comeback-won-high-streetWed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTEconomic growth may be debated in Westminster and measured in national statistics, but it is felt locally. Now in our fourth year of Let’s Celebrate Towns - an initiative that allows local leaders to nominate projects in their communities for the cha...Nationwidehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-economic-comeback-won-high-streethttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/councils-must-be-at-heart-of-rewiring-stateTue, 20 Oct 2026 10:35:00 GMTCouncils are the bedrock of our society. They, like no other public body, know their neighbourhoods best, working at ground level with a real understanding of what residents need and how the services so many people rely on every day should be deliver...Cllr Eamonn O’Brienhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/councils-must-be-at-heart-of-rewiring-statehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/sellafield-partners-unite-provide-lifechanging-fundingThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSellafield Ltd and supply chain partners have raised £162,500 to support care-experienced young people through Cumberland Council's Enrichment Fund.Nuclear Decommissioning Authorityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/sellafield-partners-unite-provide-lifechanging-fundinghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rent-controls-work-ukTue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe political discussion around rent controls has become a hot-button topic in England and Wales as record-breaking rents continue to put pressure on households struggling with the rising cost of living.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rent-controls-work-ukInterest in rent controls has increased as the cost of living and rents continue to rise. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-green-councils-fighting-drug-consumption-roomsSat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Green Party’s success in English local elections has put fresh impetus behind efforts to follow Scotland in providing safer drug consumption facilities to addicts. Matilda Martin investigatesMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-green-councils-fighting-drug-consumption-roomsGlasgow, The Thistle injection bay areas (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/wakefield-remarkable-success-not-just-rugby-pitchThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMTOn Saturday, Wakefield Trinity take on Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final. Thousands of us will descend on Old Trafford in red, white and blue, hoping we can bring the trophy back to Wakefield.Jade Botterill MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/wakefield-remarkable-success-not-just-rugby-pitchhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-council-rules-challenging-government-london-funding-cutsThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTA Labour-run London borough has ruled out joining the Conservatives in challenging the government over council funding cuts after receiving legal advice.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-council-rules-challenging-government-london-funding-cutsHammersmith and Fulham council has been hit by the rebalancing of council funding (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/moving-beyond-onesizefitsall-why-partnership-is-key-to-achieving-thriving-communities-93475Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTEfforts to tackle deprivation are often designed nationally but felt locally. Drawing on Lidl GB’s experience in communities across Britain, Georgina Hall argues that stronger partnerships between business, local authorities and charities can ensure ...Lidl GBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/moving-beyond-onesizefitsall-why-partnership-is-key-to-achieving-thriving-communities-93475https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/early-moments-matter-tackling-health-inequalities-early-childhoodTue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTYoung children’s health outcomes in the UK are in decline, with many indicators either worsening or stagnating, including widening place-based inequalitiesThe UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/early-moments-matter-tackling-health-inequalities-early-childhoodWillow and Mum pictured playing at Mini Explorers Daycare Centre, taken on 13 February 2025. Photo credit: UNICEF/Huckerhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/grants-keeping-grassroots-clubs-aliveThu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTIt was encouraging to hear Andy Burnham talk about his affection for grassroots sport earlier this month and say he always backs it to the hilt.Flutter UK & Irelandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/grants-keeping-grassroots-clubs-aliveSunderland Deaf Society darts teamhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/appoint-homelessness-tsar-help-eradicate-rough-sleeping-says-crisisMon, 21 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMTAndy Burnham should appoint a homelessness tsar to help with his pledge to end rough sleeping, according to the head of a leading homelessness charity.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/appoint-homelessness-tsar-help-eradicate-rough-sleeping-says-crisishttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/getting-people-active-national-movement-powered-locallyWed, 16 Sep 2026 14:50:00 GMTAs the government looks to shift power closer to communities, Lisa Dodd-Mayne, Executive Director of Partnerships and Place at Sport England, sets out how local knowledge and national investment can work together to get more people active — and why c...Sport Englandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/getting-people-active-national-movement-powered-locallyCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-friends-lidos-fight-water-companies-support-poolsWed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain has just had the summer its lidos were built for.Andrew Pakes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-friends-lidos-fight-water-companies-support-poolshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/tax-raid-britains-high-streets-leisure-venues-cannot-affordWed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTUp to 16,000 jobs. Nearly 1,500 betting shops. As many as 34 casinos. That is what EY modelling suggests would be lost if ministers follow the Social Market Foundation's advice and raise Machine Games Duty to 40 per cent - and the Treasury could end ...Betting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/tax-raid-britains-high-streets-leisure-venues-cannot-afford