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27 Jan 2026

Committee Report Examines The First 1,000 Days Of Life

The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has published a new report, First 1000 Days: a renewed focus, examining how effectively England is…

27 Jan 2026

Plans Announced To Improve Access To Cancer Care Across England

The government has announced a package of measures aimed at reducing geographical inequalities in cancer care, with a particular focus on improving access to specialists…

27 Jan 2026

National Design Guidance Updated To Shape Future Neighbourhoods

The government has published updated national design guidance aimed at raising the quality of new housing developments and creating neighbourhoods that are healthier, safer and…

27 Jan 2026

Councils Granted Election Delays To Complete Reorganisation

The government has confirmed it will bring forward legislation to postpone local elections for a number of councils undergoing local government reorganisation, citing the need…

19 Jan 2026

APPG For Rural Services Sets Priorities For The Year Ahead

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Services held its Annual General Meeting at Westminster last week. The meeting brought together MPs and Peers to…

19 Jan 2026

Digital Landscape Overhaul Needed To Boost Connectivity And Drive Growth

Britain risks falling further behind global competitors unless persistent gaps in mobile and broadband coverage are tackled and the digital landscape overhauled, parliamentarians warn in…

19 Jan 2026

Rural Amendments Head to Lords Committee Stage

Following our recent coverage of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s call for stronger rural recognition in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, we wanted…

19 Jan 2026

Rural And Island Communities Under Growing Pressure

A new report examining rural and island communities in Scotland has highlighted growing pressures on childcare and older people’s care, set within a wider analysis…

19 Jan 2026

Children’s Care System Under Strain As Councils Face Rising Costs

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee has warned that England’s children’s residential care system is failing vulnerable children and placing growing, unsustainable pressure…

19 Jan 2026

Help Shape the Future of Community Energy Schemes

Ofgem is inviting members of the public to take part in new user research exploring how renewable energy initiatives can better serve local communities, in…