England

May 8, 2019

Failure to resolve Brexit tensions could place the Union at risk, says Institute for Government

On the 20th anniversary of UK devolution, a new report says Brexit has put the relationship between the UK nations under serious pressure – but there are other big unresolved questions too.
April 19, 2019

Hundreds of uncontested council seats 'captured before polling day'

Three hundred council seats in England have been guaranteed for one party or individual weeks before polling day – affecting around 850,000 potential voters.
April 11, 2019

Supreme Court rules Zambian villagers' case against Vedanta to be heard in English courts

The claimants allege that toxic effluent discharge from the Nchanga Copper Mine has damaged land and waterways and caused health problems through the consumption of polluted water.
April 10, 2019

Children's Commissioner for England reports on mental health support

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England publishes a report looking at the amount spent on 'low-level' mental health support for children in England.
March 28, 2019

Councils urged to champion free personal care

Charity calls on local councillors to back the call for free personal care for over 65s, which is available in Scotland, but not in England.
March 14, 2019

National Audit Office investigation into devolved funding

Funding per person is increasing for the devolved administrations as their populations fall relative to that of England, says the National Audit Office.
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.