Government Policy 2026
23 Jun 2026
Rural Banking Access Raised In Lords
Access to face-to-face banking services was discussed in the House of Lords last week, with peers highlighting the importance of maintaining access for rural, coastal and vulnerable communities.
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09 Jun 2026
Social Housing Bill Begins Lords Scrutiny
Social Housing Bill Begins Lords Scrutiny
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08 Jun 2026
Government Explores Community Battery Rollout
Government Explores Community Battery Rollout
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02 Jun 2026
Community Pharmacies To Deliver More NHS Care
Community pharmacies are set to play an expanded role in NHS care under a new £340 million funding agreement and reforms due to be introduced from autumn 2026.
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02 Jun 2026
New Report Highlights Future Skills Demands
Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, setting out the challenges and opportunities facing England's workforce over the coming decade.
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02 Jun 2026
Single Patient Record To Support Joined-Up Care
Plans for a new Single Patient Record are set out in the NHS Modernisation Bill, have been introduced to Parliament. The proposed reforms aim to improve the way patient information...
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26 May 2026
New Neighbourhood Guarantee Aims To Improve Local Services
Communities across England are set to see changes to local public services under a new government-backed “Neighbourhood Guarantee”, recently announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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26 May 2026
Government Announces Summer Cost Of Living Support Package
The Government has announced a new package of measures aimed at helping households and businesses manage ongoing cost-of-living pressures, including free bus travel for children across England during August. The...
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18 May 2026
What The King’s Speech Means For Rural Areas
The King’s Speech sets out the Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, outlining the Bills and policy priorities Ministers intend to bring before Parliament
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