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Government Has "No Proper Oversight" Of Levelling Up Spending, Committee Chair Warns

26 May Communities

The chair of the cross-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has warned that the government has “no proper oversight” of levelling up spending, and questioned whether the policy could ever be properly delivered.

16 May Communities

Top Jobs To Deliver Levelling Up Have Been Scrapped

15 May Communities

Hundreds Turned Away From Voting With New ID Rules

03 May Communities

How To Follow The Local Elections

13 Apr Communities

Labour's Plan To Boost Homeownership May Not Solve "Root Cause" Of Housing Crisis

06 Apr Communities

Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising "Tough On Crime" Rhetoric In Local Elections

31 Mar Communities

Labour Review Plans For World-First "Trauma-Informed" Criminal Justice System

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The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect

28 May Communities

Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity

24 May Communities

Gaps in the Renters Reform Bill risk leaving vulnerable tenants unprotected

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03 May Communities

How To Follow The Local Elections

Labour and the Conservatives face a significant test of public opinion on Thursday when voters across England decide who will run their councils – often seen as a barometer for how major parties might perform at the next general election.

20 Apr Environment

Beaver Bounceback

The reintroduction of beavers to the United Kingdom has been met with excitement from ecotourists and animal lovers – but some are worried it could come at a price. Chris Chafin reports. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

20 Mar Communities

Octopus boss Greg Jackson: The UK is going backwards on renewables

Greg Jackson has been working 14 days straight but he is not complaining. “This is what no one tells you about trying to launch an international company,” he jokes, “but I don’t mind by the way, I love my job.”

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28 Dec 2022 Communities

My New Year's Wish....Universal Basic Income

A universal basic income would bring security and comfort for all

22 Dec 2022 Communities

Reforming childcare support through universal credit changes should be a priority for the government in 2023

Global pressures and our post-pandemic world mean we have experienced one of the most financially tough years in recent memory. We must hope that Christmas can provide at least a small amount of respite and family time for parents who work so hard to provide for their children.

21 Dec 2022 Communities

Political parties must pay attention to the needs of the young

It is no secret that younger people today are facing a tax burden at a near all time high, double digit inflation, and wages which have been stagnant for at least the last 10 years.

Veterans are not immune to the impact of poverty

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19 Dec 2022 Communities

Veterans are not immune to the impact of poverty

The Chancellor's Autumn Financial Statement set the scene for a winter of unprecedented hardship in the UK and as Christmas looms it is evident that there are challenging times ahead for the most vulnerable. Some of those will be veterans – a group believed by many to be sheltered from the impact of extreme adversity.

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16 Dec 2022 Communities

Power, poverty and place: why the local matters

Challenging norms on poverty.

A decade on from Winterbourne scandal and transforming care patients are still trapped in inappropriate settings

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16 Dec 2022 Health

A decade on from Winterbourne scandal and transforming care patients are still trapped in inappropriate settings

After a decade to the month since Sir Norman Lamb’s report into the Winterbourne View Hospital scandal, Home Group brought together Parliamentarians, families, care services and charities at a roundtable in Parliament to find solutions to a programme that has failed to do what it promised.

16 Dec 2022 Communities

Red Wall Tory MPs Insist Green Jobs Are Vital To Levelling Up Success

Dozens of Tory MPs have backed a new report calling for the creation of green jobs in so-called 'Red Wall' areas to become the government's "core focus".

Rayner’s Lane opens ‘warm space’ for the public

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15 Dec 2022 Communities

Rayner’s Lane opens ‘warm space’ for the public

Recognising that some people may be faced with difficulty warming their homes this winter, a local community site has agreed to open its doors to the public and provide a safe, warm space to relax and socialise.

15 Dec 2022 Communities

Government must do more to help businesses deliver for left behind communities

Businesses in the United Kingdom are keen to play their part to deliver for communities across the country, especially as the cost of living crisis continues to impact people from all walks of life.

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12 Dec 2022 Health

COMPULSORY AFFORDABILITY CHECKS THREATEN REGULATED BETTING AND GAMING INDUSTRY, WARNS MAJOR REPORT BY EY

Britain’s regulated betting and gaming sector has urged Government to publish a White Paper that delivers for business and punters, after a new study showed affordability checks are already hitting revenues.

12 Dec 2022 Environment

Lords Diary: Baroness Rock

From glass blowing and cheese sampling in a Downing Street festive market, to the importance of improving rural broadband and reforming the tenanted farming sector, Baroness Rock has a busy week

Equality and human rights watchdog: human rights are not up for debate

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09 Dec 2022 Communities

Equality and human rights watchdog: human rights are not up for debate

As we mark Human Rights Day 2022, Chairwoman of the EHRC, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, writes that more should be done to ensure they remain protected today and for future generations.

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08 Dec 2022 Communities

Tackling fuel poverty and rising costs

Rising costs and inflation have meant a tightening on people’s finances all across the country. But in social housing the picture is even bleaker.

07 Dec 2022 Communities

Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament

Identical twins Robert and Neil Faust work together in Parliament, often leading to confusion over who is who. The brothers speak to Sophie Church about their experiences

06 Dec 2022 Communities

Dormant assets should be redistributed to support community regeneration

On delivering my maiden speech to the House of Lords two years ago I spoke, as is traditional, about the community I represent.

06 Dec 2022 Communities

MPs Left Wondering About Rishi Sunak's Agenda After Double Climbdown

Rishi Sunak's decision to water down the government's house building proposals and reverse a ban on onshore wind has raised fresh questions about what the prime minister's plans for government might actually look like.

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06 Dec 2022 Health

SEVEN IN TEN BRITS THINK PLACING COMPULSORY HEALTH WARNINGS ON BETTING PRODUCTS WOULD FAIL TO TACKLE PROBLEM GAMBLING

71 per cent of the public believe Government health messaging – like those on cigarettes – would be ineffective at preventing problem gambling. Meanwhile almost half of the public (47 per cent) think banning popular promotions like ‘free bets’ wouldn’t help tackle problem gambling rates either.

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06 Dec 2022 Communities

Fighting the war with drugs: How can psychedelic-assisted therapies help veterans?

Around 17% of recent military veterans in the UK report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and currently available treatments don’t work for many of these. Professor Jo Neill, Dr Verity Wainwright, and Frances Smith from The University of Manchester report the findings of a new study into the role that psilocybin (the active constituent of so-called ‘magic’ mushrooms) can have in the treatment of PTSD symptoms in veterans, and how the law can be updated to enable more research in this area.

02 Dec 2022 Communities

Barry is showing how the power of local community can drive regeneration

When you think of Barry, the first things that leap to mind are its gorgeous coastline, the renowned tourist attractions, and, of course, Gavin and Stacey. But Barry has something even more profound going for it: a strong community committed to improving its town.

29 Nov 2022 Communities

Homes for Ukraine scheme risks falling at the final hurdle

The United Kingdom stands on the edge of a historic moment. Government and civil society together have welcomed and supported Ukrainian refugees with an innovative and cost-effective sponsorship scheme.

28 Nov 2022 Communities

Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel

It has been a time of change. I was appointed levelling up minister eight weeks ago and have already seen a couple of faces come and go. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed – this government’s mission to level up the country.

28 Nov 2022 Health

Awaab Ishak’s heart-breaking death is a stark reminder that housing standards need urgently addressing

I was deeply saddened by the news of Awaab Ishak’s death recently, caused by extended exposure to mould in his home.

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28 Nov 2022 Communities

Guest Blog: Building collaborative connections…with a bit of help from 5G

This blog has been provided to Mobile UK by Pip Cannon - CEO of Community Catalysts

Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform

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25 Nov 2022 Health

Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform

Targeted intervention is the best way for the government to uphold freedom and protect the most vulnerable when it comes to gambling.

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