England

February 9, 2019

Children’s Commissioner for England calls for compulsory register of home educated children

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a report, shining a light on the increasing number of children who are being educated at home.
January 14, 2019

England’s housing squeeze leaves 1.7 million families sharing in private rented sector

The number of families sharing a privately rented home in England has trebled since 1991.
January 13, 2019

New report reveals state of school finances in England

Over 30 per cent of secondary schools in England are in deficit.
November 23, 2018

New money will not lead to a big shift in NHS services, says Nuffield Trust

The Nuffield Trust has commented on the £3.5 billion funding boost for primary and community services announced by the Prime Minister, sayinng that the new money is not going to lead to a significant change in the way that people experience healthcare.
November 8, 2018

BMA analysis shows 'year-round crisis' in NHS England emergency care

The summer of 2018 delivered worse levels of care to patients than five out of eight recent winters.
October 12, 2018

Greenpeace investigation reveals ownership of UK fishing quotas

A handful of wealthy families control huge swathes of fishing rights to the detriment of local, low-impact, fishermen.
October 11, 2018

Coalition of academics calls for end to collective worship in state schools

A coalition of leading UK academics has called for an end to collective worship in English state schools, arguing that all children need to be given the freedom to make up their own minds on the merits of particular religious beliefs.
September 30, 2018

Councils call for law change on displaying food hygiene ratings

Half of businesses in England do not display their food hygiene ratings in their premises, councils have revealed.
September 22, 2018

Pause in creating ’tax avoiding’ NHS subsidiary companies welcomed by union

Unite has hailed "a significant victory" in its campaign to stop NHS trusts in England setting up wholly owned subsidiaries designed to avoid paying tax.
September 15, 2018

Call for evidence on social care funding in England

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into the social care system in England, and invites written contributions to its investigation.