The Environmental Audit Committee said the Government is not moving quickly enough to prevent deaths caused by extreme temperatures.

Communities Secretary Michael Gove has announced extra money for councils following pressure from Tory MPs.

An announcement on late changes to the local government finance settlement is expected this afternoon.

An emergency meeting of 50 council leaders heard the Government could preside over the ‘end of local government’.

Social housing minister Baroness Scott is joined by the chief executive of Homes England in backing private investment to boost supply.

Campaigners call on the Government to take urgent action as data suggests children are not being protected from harm.

Local authorities in some of the most deprived areas warned of further bankruptcies because of the way the Government distributes grants.

An expert with a role in developing the Cabinet Office plan for open government said action is needed quickly on a range of issues.

Somerset Council may be forced to declare effective bankruptcy if the Government does not agree to grant financial flexibilities.

The deadlines for achieving all his five pledges remain vague, but progress is at risk during the run-up to the general election.

The Housing Secretary has announced a range of planning reforms aimed at boosting housing supply.

Michael Gove said the provisional settlement for 2024/25 shows the Government ‘stands behind councils up and down the country’.

Labour regional mayors also said reforms were vital to ensuring councils can protect the vulnerable and boost growth.

Analysis by the body representing councils outside London identified immediate threats to financial sustainability and crucial services.

Conservative factions are considering their next moves after MPs backed the contentious Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

Conservative factions will give their verdict on the contentious Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

The Levelling Up Secretary said he is concerned about local government finances but predicted that no ‘well run’ councils are at risk.

Tory local government figures have sounded the alarm over new burdens, cuts to statutory services and council tax rises in a general election year.

The former health secretary told the Covid-19 Inquiry he felt like a ‘broken record’ when pushing advisers on asymptomatic transmission.

Former chancellor Sajid Javid has described a ‘dysfunctional’ and ‘toxic’ culture in Number 10 as the pandemic began to take hold.