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Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost

Environment Agency cuts have raised the possibility of widespread disruption and economic damage, it is claimed.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

Districts warn of ‘human misery’ as homelessness grant is set to be slashed

Analysis shows that many areas with housing pressures are facing significant reductions in a grant dedicated to preventing people losing their homes.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Government warned ‘mega councils’ plan is based on flawed evidence

A freedom of information disclosure has led to questions about decisions made on wholesale local government reorganisation.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Incredible images show Edinburgh hospital's 'utopian' neurological theatre being built

At the time the equipment was brand new and was designed by Professor Norman Dott who used the surgical theatre and specialised in neurology.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 10, 2023

Ukrainian refugees in UK face homelessness crisis as councils struggle to find hosts

Many Ukrainians are ending six-month stays and finding there is nowhere for them to go, local authorities say

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022

English district councils warn support services for poorest face axe

Services such as debt advice and hardship funds under threat amid £400m bill caused by inflation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Prescribe fitness classes to more obese and inactive people, councils say

The NHS could save more than £30 million if GPs prescribed local leisure services to one million inactive people over the next decade, a report says.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022