Press release: Preventable illness is factor in slower life expectancy increases
A new report from Public Health England shows that preventable illness is one of many factors behind slowdown in raising life expectancy. read more
Public Health
Press release: Milestone for A585 bypass plan
A new dual carriageway in Lancashire is a step closer after the Planning Inspectorate agrees to examine plans. read more
Press release: Employment Minister welcomes new UK employment record
Wage growth has outstripped inflation for the ninth month in a row and the UK employment level is at an all-time high. read more
Press release: Construction resourcing boss banned for failing to pay correct taxes
Boss of Bolton-based company that supplied construction workers has been disqualified for seven years for failing to declare all the company’s tax liabilities. read more
Press release: SMC relaunch with 12 new commissioners and bigger research budget
To coincide with relaunch, we’re publishing the 2018 social mobility barometer. It shows a deep divide between rich and poor and pessismism amongst the young. read more