by Agency Reporter | Aug 8, 2021 | Briefing
GIVING COUNCILS IN England and Wales the powers to consider the public health impact of licensing decisions is vital to protect communities from harm, reduce NHS costs and save lives, says the Local Government Association (LGA). The LGA, which represents all councils...
by Agency Reporter | Aug 7, 2021 | Briefing
ANTI-POVERTY CHARITIES are proposing a major shake-up of the UK Government’s economic and social security policies to end the need for food banks across the country. The Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) and Feeding Britain, alongside the University of York and...
by Agency Reporter | Aug 7, 2021 | Briefing
A NEW GIANT ARTWORK is hanging from the front columns of St Paul’s Cathedral, in London, to highlight the disparity between the UK and communities in the global south on the frontline of the climate crisis. The image of a giant ark surrounded by smaller more...
by Staff Writer | Aug 6, 2021 | Briefing
AUGUST 6 AND 9 2021 are the 76th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the first anniversary since the entry into force of the global nuclear weapons ban. In Hiroshima and Nagasaki and around the world, there will be commemorations to...
by Agency Reporter | Aug 6, 2021 | Briefing
JOHN’S CAMPAIGN and the Relatives & Residents Association will apply for Core Participant Status at the public inquiry into the UK Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The campaign group and charity for families with loved ones in care homes have...
by Agency Reporter | Aug 5, 2021 | Briefing
THE WELSH GOVERNMENT is exploring with local authorities whether flexible voting pilots can take place in next year’s local government elections. Voting in different spaces is being considered to provide voters with easier access in familiar environments. Polling...
