The value of the time given by millions of unpaid carers is not reflected in the quality of arrangements by the Department for Work and Pensions for their financial and other support, according to a group of MPs. The Public Accounts Committee says those looking after family or friends with disabilities or who are sick or disabled should not have to wade through official guidance which can range from the hard to understand to the downright incomprehensible.

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A major new report has concluded that Britain’s social housing system needs to be “urgently and radically” overhauled to deal with the growing problem of overcrowding. The 40-page report, ‘Room to Move’, from the Local Government Information Unit was commissioned by Westminster Council. The Council has been at the forefront of tackling overcrowding in central London, to find a long-term solution to the problem.

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Improved community cohesion can bring lower levels of crime as well as benefits in health, education, and employment. This document looks at benefits relating to crime where most research has been done.

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