Former Mayor donates funds to children’s hospice
The former Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Dr Matt Lamb, has handed over a cheque for £15,648 to his chosen charity. During his year in...
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Mansfield MP calls for judge-led inquiry as damning Ockenden report exposes NUH maternity failures
Steve Yemm, Labour MP for Mansfield, is calling for a judge-led public inquiry into the maternity scandal at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust ahead...
AIC welcomes launch of Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the Government’s launch of the Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future, highlighting the importance of providing long-term...
Industrial action at St Cuthbert's RC High School after an agreement was reached
The breakthrough follows talks facilitated by ACAS on 19 June, which resulted in the Trust agreeing to pause proposed staffing restructuring plans. Under the...
BPS Phase 3C Contractor and LEAP signs at 50 Electric Boulevard
Battersea Power Station are pleased to have made two significant announcements in the past 24 hours; Sisk has been appointed as main contractor for...
Labour MP's Golden Haddock Award Crowns New Cleethorpes Chippy as Local Favourite
A fish and chip shop that opened just seven weeks ago has been named the winner of the inaugural Golden Haddock Award, a competition...
Labour Council Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Brighton & Hove Seafront
Labour-run Brighton & Hove City Council has launched an ambitious new Seafront Investment Prospectus aimed at transforming Brighton & Hove's waterfront into a world-class...
Over €2 million EU funding for Leicester scientists to explore the giant planets with JWST
Issued by University of Leicester press office Issue date: 23 June 2026 Over €2 million EU funding for Leicester scientists to explore the giant...
Leicester expert in inclusive design recognised in Top 50 Women in Engineering awards
Issued by University of Leicester press office Leicester expert in inclusive design recognised in Top 50 Women in Engineering awards - Accolade for Dr...
Private capital continues to outperform public markets over the long term
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 00.01 WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2026 London, 24 June 2026: New data from UK Private Capital and PwC shows that private capital...
ARAG joins ABI membership
ARAG, a leading provider of legal expenses insurance and assistance solutions, has joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI), strengthening the collective voice of...
Strong foundations laid for Combined Authority - Cheshire East Labour Group Press Release
Labour: “Strong foundations laid” as Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority backs investment, transparency and partnership working Labour representatives have welcomed the outcomes of yesterday’s...
Miliband Speech - Next PM Must Stick to Net Zero
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said: "The government's long-term policy commitments on clean energy are one...
Town Investment Plan delivers £53m investment to Worcester
Worcester City Council has led the delivery of a £53 million capital investment programme, through its Town Investment Plan, supporting skills training in the...
Labour leadership: Usdaw's NEC endorses Andy Burnham for leader of the Labour Party
Labour leadership: Usdaw’s NEC endorses Andy Burnham for leader of the Labour Party The National Executive Council of the retail trade union Usdaw has...
Heatwave: Usdaw urges employers to keep workers safe as temperatures rise and calls for a maximum workplace temperature
measures to keep workers safe and work with trade union health and safety reps to provide substantial measures to mitigate the risks. No-one should...
Leicester psychologist's personal experience with Huntington's disease inspires new book
2026 Leicester psychologist’s personal experience with Huntington’s diseas... Press release issued by University of Leicester press office 22 June 2026 Leicester psychologist’s personal experience...
Paul Waugh Leads Cross-Party Call for Tougher Action on Drug Paraphernalia Marketed Like Children's Sweets
Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale, Paul Waugh, is leading a group of MPs calling for tougher powers to tackle the sale of drug...
Worcester bin collections to start early this week
News alert Bin crews in Worcester will be starting work an hour early all week, so we are asking people to ensure their bins...
REC on Sir Keir Starmer resignation: ‘Only private sector growth can address the fiscal challenges the government faces’
Responding to the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said: “More change...
Chair and Vice Chair appointed for £20 million Pride in Place Warndon initiative
An important step has been made in a project to bring £20 million of public money to Warndon over the next 10 years, with...
Mental health support reaches half of England's schools — with more to come
Almost half of all schools and colleges in England now have access to mental health support teams — including 80% of secondary schools —...
Your local is yours to save: Labour backs Community Right to Buy
A new £61 million package announced this week will make it significantly easier for communities to save their local pubs, shops and other cherished...
Labour bets big on British AI — and sets the terms
Labour is moving to put Britain at the forefront of the AI revolution — and this week brought a series of announcements that illustrate...
Five million more days in school: Labour's push to improve attendance
Labour has delivered the biggest improvement in school attendance in over a decade, with five million more days spent in the classroom last year...