King's Fund: GP survey shows access improving but inequalities remain
Patients are starting to find it easier to open the front door of the NHS, according to The King’s Fund’s response to NHS England’s...
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Funding available for Worcester community projects
Community groups and organisations across Worcester are being encouraged to apply for funding to help turn local ideas into action. Worcester City Council has...
Church of England Synod to host conversion therapy fringe event
Humanists UK has expressed disappointment at the Church of England’s decision to allow a General Synod fringe event promoting “sexual identity transformation” to go...
MP and Mayor join celebrations for Mim Horton's 100th birthday
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes MP Melanie Onn and the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Marian Boyd, have joined family, friends and members of...
Business leader joins University of Leicester network to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
Thursday 2 July 2026 Business leader joins University of Leicester network t... Press release issued by University of Leicester press office Thursday 2 July...
NELC FoI Response: "North East Lincolnshire Council does not use Closure Orders for tobacco and vapes
Melanie Onn MP has questioned the North East Lincolnshire Council leadership's approach to tackling “dodgy shops” after a Freedom of Information response to a...
Rochdale MP urges Ministers to deport grooming gang criminals
Rochdale MP urges Ministers to do 'everything possible' to deport grooming gang criminals Paul Waugh, the Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale, has urged...
AI risks leaving older people behind, warns Leicester expert heading to UN
Issued by University of Leicester press office Issue date: 2 July 2026 AI risks leaving older people behind, warns Leicester expert heading to UN...
Ellie Vinnicombe appointed New Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Ellie Vinnicombe as its new Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy. Ellie joins AIC from CropLife UK,...
Starmer Launches Substack Newsletter with Focus on Child Poverty Strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used the launch of his new Substack newsletter to outline the government’s plans to tackle child poverty, describing the...
Government urges the nation to back Britain’s small firms this Small Business Saturday
The government is urging people to support local traders by shopping in their communities on Small Business Saturday. The annual event, taking place on...
Labour introduces tough new crackdown on online abuse against women
The Labour government is introducing tougher safeguards against online abuse through amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, requiring platforms to remove intimate images...
Labour delivers £400 cost-of-living boost for disabled adults
The Labour government is delivering targeted cost-of-living support to disabled adults, with over 150,000 people set to receive at least £400 more annually through...
Labour Consults on Expanding Smoke-Free Spaces to Protect Children
As part of its 10 Year Health Plan, Labour has launched a consultation on extending smoke-free rules to include vaping in certain public spaces....
Labour closes online loopholes to strengthen child safety protections
The Labour government is stepping up action to protect children online by strengthening the Online Safety Act and closing loopholes that allowed AI chatbot...
8,500 extra mental health workers: delivering faster care, closer to home
Three years ahead of schedule, Labour has delivered on its manifesto commitment to recruit 8,500 additional mental health workers in the NHS—marking a major...
Labour backs major Welsh rail investment to create jobs and boost growth
Labour has reinforced its commitment to regional growth by backing a major rail modernisation programme led by Transport for Wales, supporting around 12,000 jobs...
The King's Fund responds to Defence Investment Plan
Responding to reports that the Defence Investment Plan will draw from NHS capital budgets, Siva Anandaciva, Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships at The...
University of Leicester secures funding to preserve the Midlands' at-risk sound archives
Issued by University of Leicester press office Issue date: 1 July 2026 University of Leicester secures funding to preserve the Midlands’ at-risk sound archives...
New Report Finds Islamic Finance In Britain Could Unlock £2.5bn A Year For The UK Economy
A Major New Report Finds Islamic Finance In Britain Could Unlock £2.5bn A Year For The UK Economy. Britain could unlock billions in new...
Ed Miliband, Fleur Anderson and Irene Campbell nominated for top environmental award
Ed Miliband, Fleur Anderson and Irene Campbell have been shortlisted for this year's Political Purpose Awards, which celebrate the politicians, councils and campaigners doing...
Guaranteed hours: Usdaw warns the Government that breaking its manifesto commitment could make workers worse off
Guaranteed hours: Usdaw warns the Government that breaking its manifesto commitment could make workers worse off Retail trade union leader Joanne Thomas, Usdaw general...
CBA plays active role in new Workplace Health and Wellbeing Principles
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to have played an active role in developing the framework,...
Top level of Worcester car park to close for resurfacing
The top floor of a busy city centre car park in Worcester is to be closed for resurfacing for around ten weeks. The fifth...
Pause minimum wage convergence or risk youth jobs, warns REC
Amid national concern about the need to get more young people into work, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) argues for a pause to...