Hundreds of libraries across the UK could be closed amid the economic devastation wrought by coronavirus.

Businesses in Bristol are set to enjoy free electric vehicle loans thanks to a £3 million grant secured by Bristol City Council.

More than 70 health organisations have written to Boris Johnson expressing concern over the recent abolition of Public Health England.

Labour has called for a national ‘Close the Gap’ strategy for school catch-up, as studies suggest closures have widened the gap between pupils.

The LGA and UCL have launched the Net Zero Innovation Programme to address climate challenges at a local level.

Carbon emissions produced by Bristol City Council have dropped by nearly 80 per cent since 2005.

The government has announced the latest round of funding for local projects to improve air quality across England.

The public are prepared by overwhelming majorities to support local lockdowns if coronavirus flares up in their area.

An annual ranking of average international broadband speeds has revealed that the UK is among the slowest in Europe.

A new scheme to help young people into work has been launched in the hope of creating high-quality, government-subsidised jobs across the UK.

The District Councils Network is urging ministers not to implement proposals to scrap 213 smaller councils and replace them with 25 larger bodies.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been accused by some of ‘playing politics’ with public health, following new lockdown easing measures.

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