England’s mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and cycling network, backed by government
National active travel network will provide 3,500 miles of safer routes for better connectivity, targeting areas where health and air quality are poorest. HM GovernmentSource
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Government to boost legal aid funding to support those at risk of eviction
Vulnerable individuals at risk of eviction and homelessness will find it easier to access legal services, thanks to a historic boost in civil legal aid funding confirmed today (2 July) by Minister Sarah Sackman. HM GovernmentSource
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Ofsted publishes research on vulnerability commissioned from the National Children’s Bureau
The report looks at how Ofsted might consider vulnerability in the context of its inspection and regulation work. HM GovernmentSource
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Customers to receive up to £2000 for water service failures
Uplifts to Guaranteed Service Standard Scheme will result in up to tenfold increase for customer compensation when they've been failed by water companies HM GovernmentSource
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UK households hit by squeeze on living standards despite fastest growth in G7
ONS confirms GDP growth at 0.7% between January and March but households saving less of disposable income Business live – latest updates UK households faced a renewed cost of living squeeze in the first three months of 2025 amid increases in taxes and inflation, official figures show, despite
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic
UK Statement for the High-level Dialogue on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic. This statement was delivered on 1 April 2025 during the 58th session of the HRC in Geneva. HM GovernmentSource
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New online appeals service launching for all local planning authorities
The Planning Inspectorate's new digital appeals service is being rolled out nationally following successful pilot with five London boroughs. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England governor warns Trump tariffs have ‘blown up’ global trade system – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as MPs quiz the Bank of England about interest rates, and trade wars UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECD US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears
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Inflation data shouldn’t deter us from rate cuts, says Bank policymaker
Alan Taylor voted for a 0.5-point cut last month and feels recent economic figures are led by one-off factors Business live – latest updates A member of the Bank of England’s interest rate-setting committee has warned that higher-than-expected inflation and growth figures should not distract policymakers from continuing
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UK interest rates more uncertain due to Trump policies, says Bank governor
Andrew Bailey tells MPs pattern of trade deals and lower tariffs ‘blown up’ with serious impacts for global economy Business live – latest updates The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has told MPs that the future path of interest rates in the UK has become more uncertain
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