Rising School Costs Lock Children Out of Education, Parents and Advocates Warn Thursday, May 29, 2025 education childpoverty schoolcosts uniforms freeschoolmeals transport childwelfare government parents inequality Soaring school expenses are pushing some children out of the classroom, a troubling new survey reveals. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) warns that without immediate government intervention to improve living standards, … Read More
Gloucestershire Weapons Map Reveals High-Risk Areas Amid Rising Knife Crime Thursday, May 22, 2025 gloucestershire weapons knifecrime crimemap offences government police onlinesafety legislation publicsafety A troubling new map highlights the Gloucestershire neighborhoods where weapon-related crimes are most prevalent, underscoring the urgent need for greater action against knife crime. In 2024, Gloucestershire recorded 430 … Read More
Bishop of Gloucester Criticises Government for Blocking Sentencing Guidelines Amid Culture War Claims Friday, May 9, 2025 justice sentencing government equality race law crime sentencingcouncil disparities culturewars The Government faces sharp criticism for attempting to block new sentencing guidelines designed to address racial and cultural disparities within the criminal justice system. The independent Sentencing Council had proposed … Read More
Gloucestershire County Council Elections 2025: Live Updates Thursday, May 1, 2025 gloucestershire county council elections 2025 councillors local government politics voters democracy As Gloucestershire residents head to the polls, the county is abuzz with excitement and anticipation as they participate in the democratic process. Today, voters have the opportunity to directly impact the future of their … Read More
Government Introduces Scheme to Reduce Hospital Appointments Thursday, April 17, 2025 government nhs hospital gps specialists patient care advice efficiency scheme In an effort to alleviate the strain on the NHS caused by unnecessary hospital appointments, the government is set to implement a scheme that involves paying GPs to seek advice from hospital specialists, enabling them to … Read More
Expert Warns of UK Cancer Crisis Tuesday, April 15, 2025 health cancer crisis uk care system government urgency action patients The UK’s cancer care system is at a critical breaking point, as warned by a group of experts. In a commentary published in The Lancet Oncology, the experts are urging for decisive action to address the deepening … Read More