Government approach to UK space policy is ‘uncertain and disjointed’, say MPs MPs express concerns over the benefits of the taxpayer-funded £400 million stake in OneWeb satellite company. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
What Liverpool needs from Rishi Sunak and why we should be worried The council is facing a myriad challenges and crises - but there is little confidence that the new Prime Minister will ride in to help Liverpool Echo · Oct 30, 2022
Michael Gove has 'unfinished business' with Liverpool as he is reappointed to government Reappointed Levelling Up Secretary will have crucial decisions to make about the future of the troubled city council Liverpool Echo · Oct 26, 2022
Liverpool's future hangs in balance amid chaos in government City council still waiting for response from new Secretary of State following announcement of effective government takeover in the summer Liverpool Echo · Oct 16, 2022
Everyone wants a piece of David Pocock, the new independent senator challenging the Canberra culture Once one of the greats of rugby union, David Pocock is now striding a different playing field. The former captain of the Wallabies suddenly finds himself a powerbroker in the 47th parliament. ABC News · Sep 11, 2022
House of Commons tributes to the Queen end after more than 18 hours The second day of tributes ran for more than seven hours. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022
Multi-billion pound North East devolution deal close to being sealed – as Durham is given ultimatum Liz Truss' new government has been urged to quickly sign off a deal worth more than £3bn to the region Chronicle Live · Sep 6, 2022
More shelter beds and supported homes pledged in strategy to end rough sleeping Around 14,000 emergency beds for rough sleepers and 3,000 support staff roles will be created this year, the Government said. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Tory-run Thurrock council faces inquiry over ‘exceptional’ debt levels External commissioners to take charge of finances amid ‘grave concerns’ local services could be at risk The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022
3 million face absolute poverty as 75% think Liz Truss has no plan to end suffering The warning comes as an exclusive Mirror poll shows voters don't believe Liz Truss has a plan to ease families' suffering Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022
Millions of tenants could save £300 under plan to cap rent - but not everyone will benefit The Goverment has unveiled plans to limit how much social tenants pay in rent, but rent campaigners say the scheme leaves private renters open to massive increases in their housing bills Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022
Rent cap proposed by Government to protect social housing tenants as costs rise Social housing tenants in England could be protected from spiralling rents during the cost-of-living crisis with a cap from next April. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022
Decision to be made on commissioner intervention at Nottingham City Council 'in next few weeks' 'It is help I want to give, rather than any sense of punishment' Nottingham Post · Aug 30, 2022
East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal The region could see new wide-reaching powers as part of a devolution deal if the Government’s Levelling Up Bill passes. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 Flagship Bill ‘does little to reassure that levelling up is more than a slogan’ MPs have warned that councils need more funding for the levelling up agenda to be a success.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022 Government to take greater control of Liverpool city council Intervention expanded to include financial decisions and governance after report calls for urgent reform
Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022 Lead commissioner questions council's 'problematic' handling of public money Mike Cunningham said pace of change is "'not what people of city expect"
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 Government increases intervention in Liverpool after another critical report The moves comes after the publication of a report into the running of Liverpool City Council by four commissioners appointed to work with the council.
Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022 Further government intervention 'won't solve Liverpool's problems' - Mayor Mayor Joanne Anderson questioned the wisdom of further oversight from Westminster in a statement
Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022 People of Liverpool must lead city not 'remote' government New measures have been confirmed by the government this morning
Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022 Government taking over at Liverpool Council, brutal attack and record-breaking penthouse These are the latest ECHO headlines on Friday, August 19
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 North Dakota school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance The school board in North Dakota’s most populous city has reversed course on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings
Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022 Greg Clark shares Liverpool Council 'worries' as problems laid bare EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the ECHO, Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark says further intervention at troubled council and formation of new strategic panel must guide city out of difficult times
Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022 Government taking over all finance and governance powers at Liverpool Council Exclusive: Levelling Up Secretary confirms effective government takeover of troubled city council - and launches strategic panel to guide city forward chaired by Steve Rotheram
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022 Cumbria coalmine decision delayed again as critics condemn ‘zombie’ No 10 Campaigners told new deadline for decision on first new deep coalmine in more than 30 years is 8 November