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10 Aug 2026
New Mental Health Centres Planned Across England
The Government has announced a £343 million programme to expand community and emergency mental health provision across England, with up to 159 new NHS facilities planned. The programme will include...
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10 Aug 2026
Food Poverty Highest Among Households With Children Under Five
New analysis from the Early Years Observatory highlights the scale of food poverty among families with young children, with almost a quarter (24%) of households in England with a child...
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10 Aug 2026
Support For Transport And Construction Innovators
UK businesses developing proven solutions in transport and construction are being invited to apply for a new programme designed to help them take their innovations to the next stage of...
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10 Aug 2026
Rural Digital Connectivity Gap Remains
New figures from Defra show that while digital connectivity continues to improve, gaps remain between rural and urban areas, particularly for gigabit broadband and 5G mobile coverage. The latest Statistical...
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05 Aug 2026
New Devolution Plans Promise Greater Local Powers And Funding
The Government has announced a major new package of devolution reforms aimed at giving local leaders greater control over investment, public services and economic growth across England. Under plans unveiled...
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05 Aug 2026
Government Sets Out New Direction For Adult Social Care
The Prime Minister has pledged a new approach to adult social care in England, describing reform as a national priority and committing to work across political parties to build a...
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05 Aug 2026
The Big Conversation On Care
People across England are being invited to help shape the future of adult social care through The Big Conversation on Care, a nationwide public engagement launched by Baroness Louise Casey...
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05 Aug 2026
Housing Concerns Raised Over Local Government Reorganisation
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has highlighted growing concern among housing professionals that local government reorganisation (LGR) could disrupt housing services and weaken the focus...
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05 Aug 2026
Maternity Care, Investment And Access
Improving maternity services has been high on the Government’s agenda in recent weeks, with a £4.5 million investment announced for Berkshire to upgrade maternity and neonatal facilities, helping tackle urgent...
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05 Aug 2026
Your Invitation To The National Rural Conference
The countdown is on! Next month, the National Rural Conference 2026 brings together rural leaders, policymakers and practitioners from across the country for four days of discussion, insight and practical...
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