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18 May 2026
Households Continue To Feel Cost Of Living Pressures
A newly published House of Commons Library briefing has highlighted how households across the UK are continuing to feel the lasting effects of the cost-of-living crisis, despite inflation easing from...
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18 May 2026
New AI-Powered GOV.UK Chat Tool Launched
A new AI-powered tool designed to help people access government information and support more quickly has been launched through the GOV.UK app.
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18 May 2026
Housing Voices Sought On Council Reform
Housing professionals across England are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring the impact of local government reorganisation (LGR) on housing services, governance and local delivery.
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18 May 2026
Tougher Measures Planned To Tackle Waste Crime
A series of new reforms aimed at cracking down on waste crime, including stricter checks on waste carriers and tougher penalties for illegal dumping, has been announced by the Government,...
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18 May 2026
New Mental Health Strategy Launched
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new cross-government mental health strategy for England, alongside a call for evidence to help shape future mental health care and...
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18 May 2026
Review Into Access to Face-to-Face Banking Services
A new independent review into access to face-to-face banking services across the UK has been launched amid concerns about the impact of bank branch closures on communities and vulnerable customers.
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15 May 2026
New Report on Patient Experience
The Patients Association has published its latest Patient Experience report, highlighting how people are experiencing care across the NHS.
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15 May 2026
RSN Rural Realities Research
For too long, the story of rural communities has been told through statistics alone, funding gaps, service shortages, and infrastructure challenges. While these are important, they only tell part of...
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15 May 2026
Devon Library Blood Pressure Scheme Gains National Recognition
A Devon initiative enabling residents to borrow blood pressure monitors from local libraries has been recognised through a nomination for an NHS national excellence award.
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12 May 2026
Report Reveals Rural Energy And Water Pressures
A new report from Rural England CIC has highlighted the very different energy and water challenges faced by people living in rural communities.
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