If the Government ceases to continue the Household Support Fund, it will have a huge impact on our ability to care for the most vulnerable in our city.

Drawn first in the Private Members Bill ballot, Sunderland Central MP, Julie Elliott has introduced a bill to modernise the legislation for Building Societies. Her bill will level the playing field between banks and building societies, an important step towards doubling the size of the co-operative sector, and to supporting first time buyers.

The findings of the new Unleashing Community Ownership report provides a blueprint for creating the environment for community ownership to thrive.