As local councils in England continue to feel the sting of over a decade of budget-slashing austerity policies, Brent council has launched an initiative to give residents the power to decide how... Read more »
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) has been granted another short-term extension to its emergency funding deal by the Government, it has been announced. The £200 million bailout... Read more »
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter There are hopes nearly £20million of Government funding could transform Croydon town centre. If successful, more than half of the cash will be used to improve... Read more »
Homes England has pledged £233m of infrastructure funding to bring to life a new £3.5bn neighbourhood at Silvertown, East London The Silvertown site in Newham has been derelict for the last 40... Read more »
GBP, Boris Johnson, UK – Talking Points Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign from Boris Johnson’s government Pressure continues to mount on Johnson over Brexit, inflation and “partygate” UK Prime Minister Boris... Read more »
Published: 6:08 PM June 14, 2022 Two Labour politicians have written to the transport secretary urging the government to block planned cuts to bus services in Tower Hamlets. Transport for London (TfL) announced proposals... Read more »
The rule-breaking seen in the ‘Partygate’ scandal has been branded ‘disappointing’ by a top government scientist. Sir Patrick Vallance became a household name during the pandemic as he co-hosted Covid-19 briefings from... Read more »
The UK Government are set to approve Chelsea’s £4.25bn sale in the 24 hours, according to the BBC. The west London side confirmed last week that Todd Boehly’s consortium have reached an... Read more »
For the first time in 12 years the NHS prescription charge will not rise as the Conservatives aim to tackle the cost of living crisis. The charge will be frozen at £9.35... Read more »
The number of HMOs in England has fallen as a result of government intervention in the market. In 2018 new regulations were introduced insisting that a House in Multiple Occupancy licence was... Read more »
