New community strategy to build pride, belonging and shared identity in Worcester
Councillors in Worcester are to be asked to back a new strategy that aims to strengthen the city's communities. Worcester City Council's Communities Committee...
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BBC cuts “devastating for creative industries” says Equity
Commenting on today’s announcement of significant cuts across the BBC, entertainment and performing arts trade union Equity says they are “devastating for the creative...
Better connections would bolster UK R&D
How better connections could bolster UK R&D Embargo: 00:01 on Thursday, 18 June 2026 A new HEPI Report published today says transport connectivity should...
CIH publishes draft wildfire guidance for housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has today published draft guidance about how housing providers can prepare for the risks posed to homes and...
CelebrASIA Returns to BPS for its Biggest Celebration Yet
We are pleased to announce today that celebrASIA will return to Battersea Power Station on Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September 2026, as the...
Inheritance mismatch: Gen Z betting on payouts as parents plan to spend
Nearly a quarter (23%) of Gen Z adults say they’re not focused on saving for retirement because they expect to inherit money or property...
Stonewall launches range of collabs to mark Pride month
LGBTA+ charity partners with Scott Henshall, Kris Andrew Small and House of Kind on new line of t-shirts , bags and accessories Also collaborates...
Sanctuary Fair to celebrate Worcester’s diversity
An event will be held in Worcester this weekend to celebrate cultural diversity within the city’s community. A Sanctuary Fair is taking place on...
Boosting North Sea investment could generate £13.4 billion to eliminate fuel poverty and add an additional £60 billion to the UK economy, says Offshore Energies UK
Embargoed until 00.01 June 17: Boosting North Sea investment could generate £13.4 billion to eliminate fuel poverty and add an additional £60 billion to...
BPS Community Choir Turns 10
We are pleased to share the Battersea Power Station Community Choir marked its 10th anniversary this weekend with a free public concert held inside...
University of Leicester bids to expand UK-China education partnerships
Press release issued by University of Leicester press office Monday 15 June 2026 University of Leicester launches network to expand inter... Press release issued...
Crewe & Nantwich MP backs social media ban for U16s to "protect childhoods
Labour have announced that social media services will be banned from offering their services to under–16s. Other services, including gaming and live streaming services,...
New Mental Health Support Team in training to support more Nottinghamshire children and young people
James Naish MP has welcomed the expansion of mental health support for children and young people in Nottinghamshire, with a new Mental Health Support...
Adults locked out of learning in Crewe & Nantwich to access university and college through once-in-a-generation reforms
Monday 15th June 2026 From September 2026, Labour reforms mean student finance will be available for retraining later in life and shorter courses, for...
New report on young people's perceptions of inequality
This is a quick email to let you know that we've published a new report today by Anita Sangha, [Growing up in the Unequal...
Neet Zero Press release
Patrick Hurley joins Labour MPs calling for a 'NEET ZERO' ambition to tackle youth unemployment Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport and the Northern Parishes,...
Poll: Burnham Leads in Makerfield But Race Remains on a Knife-Edge
A new poll of the Makerfield by-election — the largest conducted to date — shows Andy Burnham ahead of Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, but...
Over 90 Business Leaders Sign Open Letter Urging Chancellor to Stop Tax Creep on Entrepreneurs
More than 90 business leaders have signed an open letter calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to halt what they describe as a creeping tax...
Lauren Edwards MP announces return of the Assisted Dying Bill after Lords filibuster
About the filibuster of the Assisted Dying Bill: The Terminally Ill Adults Bill failed in the House of Lords after nearly 1,300 changes to...
ZEV Mandate Cut 'Bad For Investment'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said: "Investors in the UK have been absolutely clear that the...
Largest Makerfield Poll yet by Opinium puts Burnham on 5pt lead
Forward Democracy has commissioned Opinium to conduct the largest poll of the Makerfield by-election to date (3-11 June, n=543, mixed online and face-to-face methodology),...
Boden and Gail's bosses say stop the creep of taxation
Boden, Gail's and Franco Manca say stop the creep of taxes on Britain’s entrepreneurs - Over 90 business leaders and MPs sign Helm’s open...
Crewe & Nantwich MP meets with local hospitality businesses to discuss pressures facing the sector
On Monday, Connor Naismith MP met with business owners to discuss the impact of current government policy on independent hospitality. Mr Naismith has previously...
Arts Council England visits University of Leicester to discuss its leadership in arts, culture and heritage
12 June 2026 Arts Council England visits Leicester to discuss Univers... Press release issued by University of Leicester press office Friday 12 June 2026...
22,038 free breakfasts in Bristol part of 10 million served in schools across country
New analysis from Bristol Labour reveals that an estimated 22,038 free breakfasts have been served to Bristol children through the government's free breakfast club...