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Anti-extremism commissioner warns of far-right surge

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2019

Far-right extremists now account for almost half of people referred to a national intervention pr...

Councils ask General Election candidates for funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2019

Councils have made their pitches to the parties vying for control of Westminster as the General E...

No starter homes have yet been built, investigation finds

By Martin Ford | 05 November 2019

None of the Government’s planned ‘starter homes’ have yet been built as legislation has not been ...

Political row breaks out over Towns Fund

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2019

The Government’s £3.6bn Towns Fund has been dismissed as a ‘pre-election stunt’ by political oppo...

Hackney to launch energy company

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2019

Hackney LBC is to launch its own energy company in a bid to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint.

Western Gateway to become powerhouse for Severn estuary

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2019

A third ‘powerhouse’ has been launched by the Government today in an attempt to drive economic gr...

More victims of gangs, trafficking and asylum seekers reported

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2019

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of children who are unaccompanied asylum seekers...

Leeds secures agreements for TV and film studios

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

Leeds City Council has intervened to help get new TV and film studios up and running.

Mitchell appointed Charnwood chief

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

Charnwood BC has welcomed new chief executive Rob Mitchell into the role.

Amey sale hit by delays

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

The sale of outsourcing contractor Amey is taking longer than expected, its parent company has ad...