Arlene Foster has said it will be “difficult” for Theresa May to stay on as Prime Minister, amid talks about the DUP propping up a Conservative minority administration. 

Nominations have opened for the Swim England National Awards 2017 which celebrate the achievements of people and organisations within swimming and aquatics.

The other major political parties should take note of the Green Party’s plans to insulate nine million existing homes, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the launch of the ‘Green Guarantee’ manifesto.

Theresa May launched the Conservative manifesto in Halifax, ahead of the general election on 8 June.

National poverty charity Turn2us is warning that many people in employment are missing out on the welfare benefits that they are entitled to. Over 1.8 million calculations were made over the last year using the online Turn2us Benefits Calculator by people trying to work out what benefits and tax credits that they could be entitled to. 

Mental health charity Mind has today revealed that a high proportion of people with mental health problems are being made more unwell by the benefits system. In particular, the process of being ‘sanctioned’ – having financial support cut or stopped altogether – is worsening people’s mental health.

The Labour Party’s proposal to link up housing and skills policy would be the right approach for a post-Brexit UK, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the publication of the Labour Party’s manifesto.

Swim England launched a new membership aimed at helping the nation become better swimmers.

Policy Connect publishes its Carbon Monoxide Safety Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation’s Energy Safety Team, and comprising the expertise of five different independent groups, our groups consist of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.

Sir Andrew Dilnot's calls for the new government to put social care at the top of the agenda will be welcomed by people of all ages who have seen the very real impact that our ailing social care system is having on the live of some of the most vulnerable in our society.

New independent study reveals that home ownership is changing in response to economic, demographic and housing market trends, making borrowing into older age more common.

James Taylor, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at disability charity Scope has responded to news that people are increasingly taking the Government to court over changes to their benefits.

The next Government must ensure the construction sector has enough skilled workers post-Brexit or its housing and infrastructure manifesto pledges will be redundant, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Unsung Broughton hero rewarded for Champion efforts in the community.

More than 30 young people enjoyed a very special Air Smiles Day at Bristol Airport last weekend sponsored by Airbus.

Jeremy Corbyn has delivered a speech in Harlow explaining that a Labour government would address the housing crisis by building one million new homes, half of which would be council houses.

Nigel Jackson, Chief Executive of the Mineral Products Association, has responded to today's housing announcement from the Labour party.

Simon Bottery sets out Independent Age's key manifesto asks ahead of the June General Election.

Norton and Swim England join forces to protect our next generation of explorers.

Wing makers take London Marathon in their stride.

Small construction firms enjoyed rising workloads in the first quarter of 2017, despite growing concerns over the cost of labour and materials, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

MPs from across the political spectrum have called on the Government to protect people in low income households and renters from CO poisoning.

The State must not be an accessory to child maintenance avoidance says David Burrowes MP.

Government should not believe for a second that they are 'pulling the wool over our eyes' on their broken promises, says Neil Gray MP.