Barking and Dagenham least friendly London borough
Barking and Dagenham is London's least friendly borough, scoring 8/100 in a national connection survey, with low trust and high loneliness.
Category : Policy
UK faces 'most explosive weather phenomenon' with thunderstorms
The Met Office's 'most explosive weather phenomenon', a Spanish plume, could bring widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across the UK next week as temperatures peak at 28C.
Andy Burnham urged to overhaul used car market for net zero
Andy Burnham has been urged to overhaul the UK used car market to boost second-hand electric vehicle sales and help Labour meet net zero goals.
Torbay £300m revamp approved for English Riviera towns
Torbay Council has approved a £300 million Investment and Regeneration Fund Strategy to generate income and drive renewal across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
Burnham to hand mayors new planning powers next week
Andy Burnham will unveil plans next week giving mayors new powers to call in planning decisions and approve large-scale developments, including homes over 150 units.
Swap mayo for Greek yoghurt in egg sandwiches for creamier taste
Greek yoghurt can replace mayonnaise in egg sandwiches, delivering a richer, creamier flavour with fewer calories and more protein.
London's data centre boom sparks local battles over land and power
London is Europe's largest data centre market with 247 facilities, but expansion is straining the grid and clashing with housing needs, sparking community opposition.
Liverpool can't afford Steble Fountain restoration
Liverpool Council says restoring the historic Steble Fountain, dry since 2021, is too expensive due to significant excavation and costs not in its capital programme.
Garston York stone removal row over relocation claims
A row has erupted in Garston over claims historic York stone paving is being removed and relocated to more prestigious areas, sparking complaints from residents and councillors.
Queensland holds out on NDIS replacement Thriving Kids
Queensland is the last state not to sign up for Thriving Kids, the NDIS replacement for children with autism, raising concerns about a support gap by 2028.
Ashton and Stalybridge MDC plans advance after consultation
Plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation to drive growth around transport hubs in Ashton and Stalybridge are set to be approved next week after a positive public consultation.
Burnham under fire over green belt comments amid housing fears
PM Andy Burnham faces calls to rule out green belt building after past comments resurface. Shadow ministers and campaigners warn of countryside loss as Labour targets 1.5 million homes.
Labour's ZEV Mandate U-turn 'laughable' but 'everyone saw it coming'
Labour's review of ZEV Mandate targets, including a possible 50% EV sales goal by 2030, has been branded a joke and hypocritical after previous criticism of Conservative changes.
Pubs get new protection as 790 close in UK this year
New planning rules make it harder to convert pubs into housing or offices after 1,800 UK pubs closed in a decade, including 790 this year, CAMRA says.
NHS warned not to sacrifice patient care for net zero
The NHS has been warned its net zero drive risks driving away key suppliers, with critics saying patient care must not be 'slaughtered on the altar of net zero'.
UK Drivers Get 7p-Per-Mile Boost But Must Charge at Night
E.ON Next cuts overnight EV charging to 6.9p/KWh, saving drivers up to £462 a year, but only between 12am and 6am.
Andy Burnham's buses: a blueprint for governing Britain
Greater Manchester's bus franchising under Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for public ownership and effective devolution across Britain.
Victorian Labor promises free dental care in Australian-first
Victorian Labor pledges $230m for 10 walk-in public dental clinics offering free checkups and treatment if re-elected in November, in an Australian-first state government move.
Experts warn Trump vaccine consultation may limit access
The Trump administration is asking for public feedback on vaccine recommendation categories, a move experts say could create access challenges and confusion.
Newcastle pledges no safety decline if Late Night Levy axed
Newcastle council leaders pledge there will be no decline in safety if the Late Night Levy on bars and clubs is abolished, with councillors set to consider the move next week.
Badenoch urges fast decision on Rosebank and Jackdaw fields
Kemi Badenoch says it is 'absolutely essential' to decide quickly on Rosebank and Jackdaw oilfields, warning delays could mean missing gas for homes by Christmas.
Fossils deserve national treasure status, say museums
Museum figures campaign for fossils to gain national treasure status under the Waverley criteria, after a private Jurassic Coast collection was sold abroad for an eight-figure sum.
High Borrans investment weighed against other assets, FOI shows
A FOI request reveals North Tyneside Council balanced High Borrans investment against other assets, including St Mary’s Lighthouse and Wallsend Hall.
Fact check: Alternative energy plan sees fewer EVs and heat pumps
A new report outlines a pathway to cut electricity costs, but it models slower uptake of electric cars and heat pumps than the business-as-usual scenario.
AI post by US Education Dept mocked over 'Epstein lookalike'
The US Department of Education's AI-generated post promoting the Freedom 250 Grand Prix sparked mockery after viewers likened Sean Duffy to Jeffrey Epstein and Linda McMahon to Hillary Clinton.
Badenoch urges quick oil field decision
Kemi Badenoch says a decision on the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields is 'absolutely essential' as soon as possible, during a visit to East Lothian.
Kilmarnock Masterplan Unveiled with £120m Vision
Kilmarnock's first town centre masterplan since the 1970s has been unveiled, backed by £120m funding, with proposals to repurpose vacant buildings and redesign the train station gateway.
Tories' Energy Plan Fails Scrutiny, Tice Warns
Richard Tice criticises the Conservatives' new energy policy framework, arguing it retains costly subsidies and fails to undo Net Zero commitments.
Liverpool Council Extends Newsham Park Conservation Area
Liverpool City Council has extended the Newsham Park conservation area boundary, adding more addresses on Hampstead Road and setting out new planning rules for residents.
Wigan Greenbelt Victory: Four Sites Removed from Local Plan
Campaigners celebrate after four greenbelt sites in Wigan are removed from the local plan, marking a 'huge and incredibly emotional moment' in the fight against development.
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