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A Minister Has Insisted Boris Johnson Is Focused On 'Levelling-Up' After Northern Tory MPs Called For A 'Roadmap' Out Of Lockdown

A Minister Has Insisted Boris Johnson Is Focused On "Levelling-Up" After Northern Tory MPs Called For A "Roadmap" Out Of Lockdown

27 Oct Coronavirus

Business minister Nadhim Zahawi has insisted Boris Johnson is focused on "levelling-up" the north of England after a group of Tory MPs said lockdowns were fuelling "disparity" across the country.

Warrington And Nottingham Will Enter Tier 3 Lockdowns To Protect The NHS From Spiralling Covid-19 Infections

26 Oct Coronavirus

Warrington And Nottingham Will Enter Tier 3 Lockdowns To Protect The NHS From Spiralling Covid-19 Infections

A Labour MP Is Asking A Tory To Quit As Trustee Of An Anti-Hunger Charity After She Voted Against A Free School Meals Extension

22 Oct Education

A Labour MP Is Asking A Tory To Quit As Trustee Of An Anti-Hunger Charity After She Voted Against A Free School Meals Extension

Marcus Rashford Has Issued A Powerful Statement After The Tories Voted Down Free School Meals During The Holidays

21 Oct Education

Marcus Rashford Has Issued A Powerful Statement After The Tories Voted Down Free School Meals During The Holidays

Boris Johnson Claims Greater Manchester Will Get An Extra £60m For Entering Tier 3 Lockdown Despite A Collapse In Talks With Andy Burnham

21 Oct Coronavirus

Boris Johnson Claims Greater Manchester Will Get An Extra £60m For Entering Tier 3 Lockdown Despite A Collapse In Talks With Andy Burnham

Tension Has Escalated Between Tory MPs And Marcus Rashford Ahead Of A Vote On Free School Meals

21 Oct Education

Tension Has Escalated Between Tory MPs And Marcus Rashford Ahead Of A Vote On Free School Meals

A TikTok Ban On LGBT Conversion Therapy Content Has Reignited Calls To Ban The Practice In The UK

21 Oct Communities

A TikTok Ban On LGBT Conversion Therapy Content Has Reignited Calls To Ban The Practice In The UK

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‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic

24 Oct Coronavirus

‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic

How online yoga and dance classes have kept the elderly fit during the pandemic

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22 Oct Communities

How online yoga and dance classes have kept the elderly fit during the pandemic

Older people are facing severe and constant threats to their health, wellbeing and quality of life

22 Oct Health

Older people are facing severe and constant threats to their health, wellbeing and quality of life

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‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic

24 Oct Coronavirus

‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic

Approximately 1.4 million migrants in the UK have no access to state funds – including hundreds of thousands of key workers in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. As Covid-19 pushes more people into destitution, Georgina Bailey reports on how they've been impacted by the government's policies.

The Tories Gave The North More Power. Coronavirus Means It Has Come Back To Bite Them

11 Oct Coronavirus

The Tories Gave The North More Power. Coronavirus Means It Has Come Back To Bite Them

When the metro mayors sat down with Boris Johnson in September 2019 for their first ever joint meeting, he is reported to have said: “I get what you do, I’ve been a mayor, I want to work with you.”

No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse

28 Apr Coronavirus

No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse

This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman

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Andy Burnham Has Been Accused Of “Playing Chicken' With People’s Lives As The Coronavirus Cash Row Escalates

19 Oct Coronavirus

Andy Burnham Has Been Accused Of “Playing Chicken" With People’s Lives As The Coronavirus Cash Row Escalates

Andy Burnham has been accused of blackmailing the government and “playing chicken with somebody else's life” by councillors in Greater Manchester, amid the ongoing row over putting the region into a Tier 3 lockdown.

Bringing black history into focus

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19 Oct Communities

Bringing black history into focus

Thanks to The National Lottery-funded project, Back to Life, photos have been restored and colourised from the Jamaica Society Leeds to show a glimpse into the lives of first generation Jamaicans in the UK.

Greater Manchester Tories Hit Back On Tier 3 Restrictions In An Explosive Phone Call With Health Minister Helen Whately

15 Oct Coronavirus

Greater Manchester Tories Hit Back On Tier 3 Restrictions In An Explosive Phone Call With Health Minister Helen Whately

Furious Tory MPs led the resistance against Tier 3 lockdown measures for Greater Manchester on an explosive call with health minister Helen Whately this morning.

The dogs beating loneliness one woof at a time

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15 Oct Communities

The dogs beating loneliness one woof at a time

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, Wag & Company are providing elderly dog lovers with a dose of canine company in their own homes, in care homes and in hospitals.

Cruel 'no pets' policies on rented accommodation are exacerbating loneliness

15 Oct Communities

Cruel 'no pets' policies on rented accommodation are exacerbating loneliness

Pet owners currently face the reality that their family could be torn apart because most landlords in Britain have unnecessary bans or restrictions on pet ownership. As a nation of animal lovers, how can we allow this situation to continue?

It is ok not to feel ok. How can we ensure we look after our mental health?

12 Oct Health

It is ok not to feel ok. How can we ensure we look after our mental health?

With Covid-19 cases rising and restrictions increasing in parts of the country, it is crucial to look out for our own wellbeing, and support each other in these testing times.

Rugby clubs are helping men to tackle life's challenges

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12 Oct Communities

Rugby clubs are helping men to tackle life's challenges

As a presenter at Offload, a National Lottery-funded mental fitness project run by professional Rugby League clubs in Warrington, Salford and Widnes, Kevin shared candid stories from his past and passed on tactics and strategies to manage everyday life.

What Can Be Done To Stop The Death Of Local Newspapers?

10 Oct Communities

What Can Be Done To Stop The Death Of Local Newspapers?

Amid the leaked briefings on Covid restrictions and headline-grabbing clashes between local and national government this week, few would have noticed a policy paper slipped out by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on a somewhat less explosive subject: the material impact of local media on democratic participation.

Rough sleepers could face a deadly choice this winter

09 Oct Coronavirus

Rough sleepers could face a deadly choice this winter

If the government allow non-Covid secure communal shelters to open, they will be putting homeless people’s lives at risk; forcing rough sleepers to choose between cold streets or catching Covid. The solution is simple – extend ‘Everyone In’.

Why is the new housing algorithm facing backlash from Conservative MPs?

05 Oct Communities

Why is the new housing algorithm facing backlash from Conservative MPs?

Proposals to increase targets by altering the formula for calculating housing need are adding to the government’s woes over planning reform

Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery

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01 Oct Communities

Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery

Speaking at the launch of a new report, Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, emphasised the critical role of co-operatives and other mutuals in rebuilding business, recovering jobs and retraining workers.

We must protect and preserve our community green spaces and ecosystems

28 Sep Environment

We must protect and preserve our community green spaces and ecosystems

Landowners, local authorities and corporates must actively participate in restoring and enhancing our biodiversity whilst considering societal challenges and enhancing human wellbeing.

Helping wild spaces stay open

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28 Sep Environment

Helping wild spaces stay open

The chance to escape the pressures of urban life by spending time in nature is always important, but during the coronavirus pandemic it has become more vital than ever.

We should learn from the historical value of our statues, rather than lose them to mob rule

25 Sep Communities

We should learn from the historical value of our statues, rather than lose them to mob rule

There is a reason every statue was put up in the first place – we should consider that before we start undemocratically tearing them down

The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under

25 Sep Communities

The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under

Clubs like Portsmouth FC must not be forgotten through this crisis – their economic and community value is too great

Helping elderly people to stay connected, learn new skills and get assistance

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21 Sep Coronavirus

Helping elderly people to stay connected, learn new skills and get assistance

National Lottery players have helped The Emerald Centre take care of its elderly members.

The Government must act now to safeguard people with dementia against a second wave of coronavirus

21 Sep Coronavirus

The Government must act now to safeguard people with dementia against a second wave of coronavirus

It is vital that we embed dementia-friendly behaviour into our communities.

We must act now to prevent countless lives being destroyed when the eviction ban ends

19 Sep Coronavirus

We must act now to prevent countless lives being destroyed when the eviction ban ends

We need a strategic approach to preventing joblessness and homeless in the Covid-19 battle

Dancing away the lockdown blues

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10 Sep Coronavirus

Dancing away the lockdown blues

Taking steps to stay positive: dance helped Becky Rich beat the lockdown blues.

Resilient towns must be at the heart of our post-pandemic recovery

10 Sep Communities

Resilient towns must be at the heart of our post-pandemic recovery

Now is the time for the Government to recognise the UK's city-centric economic model is broken. We need to build more resilient towns and commit to re-building our manufacturing sector.

Keeping our communities safe and connected

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09 Sep Coronavirus

Keeping our communities safe and connected

Thanks to National Lottery players, the South Denbighshire Community Partnership has been able to run key community services that protect those shielding, whilst allowing them to maintain some human contact.

Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life

09 Sep Coronavirus

Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life

Tomorrow’s high street won’t be the same as it is today. What will it look like instead?

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08 Sep Communities

NDA Group launches partnership to inspire young nuclear professionals

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has launched a year-long partnership aimed at inspiring and supporting young people in the nuclear industry.

Closing the digital divide: nurturing talent online

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08 Sep Coronavirus

Closing the digital divide: nurturing talent online

During coronavirus, community organisation Intercultural Youth Scotland has successfully moved most of its services online, continuing to engage, support and nurture its community of young people in Scotland.

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BAME into Leadership

BAME into Leadership

Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Staff Wellbeing to Improve Organisational Resilience

Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Staff Wellbeing to Improve Organisational Resilience

Fostering Staff Networks: Engaging Staff and Driving Business Goals

Fostering Staff Networks: Engaging Staff and Driving Business Goals

Managing Disability at Work

Managing Disability at Work