Labour must target deprived areas or lose out to Reform, says former ministerTargeted investment in deprived areas is crucial for Labour to maintain voter support.
English councils to get 700m top-up next yearThe government is increasing council budgets by 700m to address financial strains, but councils still face significant challenges.
Council funding to be redirected from England's rich areas to most deprivedThe UK government plans to shift funding from affluent areas to support deprived towns and cities, addressing local government financial inequalities.
'Cultural exchange' project connects youth groupsThe cultural exchange initiative connects youth from deprived areas to share experiences and foster understanding between different communities.
Hunger, homelessness and gang grooming: just a normal week at one London academyIncreased home schooling linked to broader social issuesChallenges faced by schools in deprived areas like growing rates of home schooling