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.
Category : Policy
NDIS overhaul: major changes to Australia's disability scheme explained
The Albanese government's NDIS overhaul aims to cut participants from 770,000 to around 600,000, with 50% budget cuts to social participation funding from October.
Murphy's husband says Labor's gambling reforms fall 'well short'
Rod Glover says the government's gambling ad changes, expected to pass the Senate, fall short of the late MP's 2023 recommendations for a full ban on ads and inducements.
Andy Burnham 'Too Chicken' for North Sea Drilling, Tories Say
Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho accuses Prime Minister Andy Burnham of delaying decisions on the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields, calling him 'too chicken' to act.
TV licence concessions for pensioners considered by government
The government has said 'new concessions' on TV licences for pensioners are possible as part of BBC charter reforms, with a White Paper expected later this year.
Poll: Should Labour scrap Net Zero? Tories say it costs £540 a year
The Conservatives claim scrapping Net Zero could save households £540 a year. Labour defends its clean power targets. Vote in our poll and join the debate.
St Helens road closed after industrial estate fire
A road was closed after a fire broke out at an industrial building in St Helens, with residents advised to keep windows closed due to heavy smoke.
Burnham's rough sleeping pledge questioned by Lib Dem MP
Liberal Democrats MP Max Wilkinson questions PM Andy Burnham's £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, calling for long-term housing solutions.
No 10 North role not a demotion for Chancellor, says Rayner
Angela Rayner says the Prime Minister's plan to hand growth responsibilities to No 10 North is not a demotion for Chancellor John Healey, who fully supports the move.
PM unveils Christmas drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a national drive to get rough sleepers off the streets for Christmas, with £102 million in funding and a summit planned.
UUP leader calls for 'meaningful reform' after Nesbitt quits
Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows has criticised how health service reform is being implemented in Northern Ireland after his own party’s minister for the sector quit amid a row with him.
Clarkson reveals secret to green lawn amid hosepipe ban
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he uses a borehole to keep his pub's lawn green despite the hosepipe ban, defending Rod Stewart amid criticism.
PM pledges national drive to end rough sleeping by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to get everyone in for Christmas, unveiling £102m to offer routes off the streets, following record high rough sleeping figures.
Gardening expert warns against mowing lawn and pruning shrubs
A gardening expert advises leaving lawns unmowed and shrubs unpruned during hot weather, warning that mowing adds stress and delays recovery when rain returns.
Marra backs cross-party commission on child poverty
Michael Marra, Scottish Labour leadership candidate, proposes a cross-party commission to meet child poverty targets, citing the Smith Commission as a model.
Burnham pledges national drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to get everyone in for Christmas as he builds on his vow to end rough sleeping, with £102 million in new funding announced.
Burnham launches national drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a national drive to offer every rough sleeper a bed this winter, backed by £442 million, as part of his moral mission.
Burnham: Ending rough sleeping is a moral mission for me
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a national drive to end rough sleeping, backed by £442 million, with a goal to get everyone in for Christmas.
PM launches Christmas drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to get everyone in for Christmas, with £102m in new funding, after rough sleeping hit a record high.
Florence Eshalomi: Ending rough sleeping in London is personal
London MP Florence Eshalomi, who was homeless as a child, outlines the government's £442m package to end rough sleeping, including a new accommodation offer to get everyone off the streets this winter.
Tories to prioritise cheap power over net zero, Coutinho to say
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho will urge the UK to focus on cheap electricity, arguing consumer choice should trump net zero targets, with analysis suggesting savings of £540 a year.
Dropping Net Zero Could Cut £200 Off Energy Bills
A new report claims abandoning net zero targets could save households £200 a year on energy bills by 2035, with £320 billion in total savings.
Burnham Urged to Resist Populist Jail Sentence Pressure
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham should resist populist pressure on jail sentences, a new report argues, urging evidence-based sentencing.
Trump admin to rescind roadless rule protecting forests
The Trump administration plans to rescind the 2001 roadless rule, potentially opening 45m acres of national forests to road construction, drilling, and logging.
Cardiff's Kingsway to be transformed into public square
Cardiff Council approves plan to transform 'neglected and unsafe' Kingsway into a tree-lined public square with pedestrianised areas, cycling links, and space for events.
Rochdale areas get £19.6m Pride in Place funding
Hurstead, Smallbridge and Belfield in Rochdale are set to receive £19.6m in government funding over ten years, with a neighbourhood board to decide how the cash is spent.
Gateshead Reform defends defence enterprise zone search
Gateshead Council's Reform administration defends its search for a defence enterprise zone site after Labour leader calls for a 'reality check'.
Isles of Scilly friendliest; Barking least in England
Isles of Scilly ranked friendliest in England, Barking and Dagenham least friendly, in index based on community life survey data.
Meta recruits influencers to fight teen social media bans
Meta is paying influencers to promote teen safety features whenever governments consider regulations, a new report finds, as bans spread globally.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Official assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade, unless ministers take unprecedented action.
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