Homeless communities need help surviving heatwaves
People without homes are more likely to die due to the summer heat than the winter cold.
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Regional Development
Reporting, data and commentary on the government’s levelling up agenda.
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Tory leadership candidates – don’t go back on levelling up
The next prime minister should go big on the inequality Britain cares about most.
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How inflation is worse for women
Prices are rising faster for items aimed at women, who tend to be poorer already.
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England’s regions are not equally prepared for hot weather
Northern homes are less likely to have fans, air conditioners or decent insulation.
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Our entire nation is gripped by poverty – here’s how to tackle it
Child poverty rates in the north-east have overtaken London, but the crisis is country-wide, writes the North of Tyne mayor.
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What would tax cuts mean for public services?
Conservative leadership candidates have promised to slash tax but have neglected to discuss funding for the NHS, schools and social…
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Half of struggling families have no spending money after monthly bills
Amid the rising cost of living, 49 per cent of families in financial hardship have nothing left after housing costs…
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How Labour can own levelling up
With Boris Johnson’s downfall, his flagship policy is up for grabs. The opposition urgently needs to grasp it.
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