An all party committee of MPs has called on the Government to devise a joined up, cross-government strategy to prevent homelessness.

Evidence to the committee revealed that across Great Britain, tens of thousands of households approach local authorities for support with homelessness. The number of cases of all forms of homelessness has risen in England, while remaining
steady in Scotland,

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The government launched its first ever anti-littering strategy for England in April. Patience Atkinson-Gregory of litter bin manufacturers Amberol (www.amberol.co.uk) explains how the new strategy could affect councils around the country and offers advice on reducing levels of litter.

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