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How AI turned Britain into a nation of super-complainers

As AI makes writing complaints easier, Britons are moaning more and more. Experts tell Nicole Wootton-Cane the problem goes far beyond an administrative headache

The Independent UK · 5h ago

Early action to prevent care needs escalating ‘could save £11bn in six years’

Preventing ill health and crisis is a key feature of the Government’s ‘mission-led’ approach to national renewal.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Rise in homeless Afghans on government’s deadline day to move out of hotels

The government gave a deadline of August 31 for all Afghan nationals to have moved out of hotels

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

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Councils report rise in homeless figures for Afghans on hotel move deadline day

The Government gave a deadline of August 31 for all Afghan nationals to have moved out of hotels into more settled accommodation.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Research shows poor households are being left in the 'digital slow lane'

The Local Government Association believes that poorer households are being left behind during the cost of living crisis.

TechRadar · May 17, 2023

Councillors rage over 'epidemic' of eyesore masts across Salford

Authorities 'powerless' to prevent poles springing up

Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2023

Chaos could hit English local elections because of ‘too strict’ photo ID for voters

Tory leader of Local Government Association fears staff will be ‘overwhelmed’ by rush for voter authority certificates

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

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Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

The foundations for good care and support are often broken or simply not there at all, Age UK said.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England rises by 44% over winter

Around 700 Homes for Ukraine sponsorships have broken down in the past two months

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Social housing regulator finds thousands of homes have serious mould and damp

The initial findings from a report come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

‘Ticking timebomb’ as ageing landfill dumps threaten English beaches

Local government survey shows 26 councils have sites already spilling waste on to cliffs and into sea

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in hotels as councils struggle to deal with rising homelessness

Charities warned the government was ‘repeating its mistakes’ by letting Ukrainians be housed in hotels

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Council leaders urge ministers to delay plans for photo ID at May elections

Voters risk being turned away and organisers need more time to prepare, argue critics of the new measures

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022

How many gritters exist?

Gritters have been dispatched onto UK roads as the country heads into a cold snap.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Council Tax average bills will rise over £2,000 as Jeremy Hunt hits millions with bumper hike

The average Band D council tax bill is already £1,966- after shooting up by more than £500 a year since the Tories took power in 2010. Now bills are set to rise even further

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Council tax average bill to top £2,000 for first time as Rishi Sunak prepares major rise

The average Band D council tax bill could rise to more than £2,000 for the first time ever under new plans to be announced by Jeremy Hunt in Thursday's Autumn Statement

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022

More councils considering legal action over ‘unsafe’ asylum seeker hotels

Exclusive: At least eight more councils are considering legal action after six sought injunctions against hotels

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

System for moving asylum-seeking children out of hotels ‘simply cannot cope’

Society ‘cannot and should not’ have such children staying in hotels, said Local Government Association chairman James Jamieson.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

UK councils slashing services to meet £3.2bn budget shortfall

Exclusive: Inflation, energy prices and Liz Truss’ mini-budget are contributing factors to cuts local leaders described as unprecedented

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022

Delays to pothole repair as Ukraine war drives up prices

The Local Government Association has issued the warning amid a surge in price of a key material

Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022

Calls for HGV drivers to be banned from using faulty satnavs

The Local Government Association has called for HGV drivers to be banned from using standard car satnavs on roads, as it is leading them down roads the large vehicles cannot go down.

Chronicle Live · Aug 5, 2022

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp brands right to buy scheme 'evil'

The scheme helps tenants buy their council homes and is set to be extended to housing association tenants

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Council-maintained schools outperform academies in England, study shows

Analysis of Ofsted rankings comes as government set to outline plans for all schools to join multi-academy trusts

Wales Online · May 7, 2022

One thing to watch out for if you're expecting £150 energy bill rebate from your council

The payment is being made as gas and electricity bills are sent soaring

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