Hackney’s Play Streets scheme is to be rolled out across the borough, the council has confirmed. The decision follows a successful year-long trial involving more than 2,000 children. The initiative allows residents to close their streets for a few hours on a weekly or monthly basis so that children can play together near their homes.
Under 25s would be barred from claiming unemployment benefits under proposals being considered by Labour. The Telegraph reports that the party is interested in proposals by the Institute for Public Policy Research, due to be published this week, for a new means-tested “youth allowance” for 18 to 24-year-olds who are not in work or education.
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