A community-led engineering network is bringing a free, hands-on STEM experience to Milton Keynes this February, aimed at inspiring the city’s next generation of innovators. UKCENA (UK Congolese Engineers Network Association), a professional network of engineers and technology leaders, is hosting a FREE STEM & Engineering Showcase on Saturday 28th February at The Ridgeway Centre in Wolverton. The event is designed for young people aged 10–18 and 18–25, with a strong focus on

The three Labour MPs for Milton Keynes are giving their full support to the bid for the city to be named as UK City of Culture in 2029. This week, Milton Keynes City Council announced its intention to join the competition for the title, which could see £10 million of government investment brought to the city. Previous winners have included Bradford, Coventry and Hull. The Members of Parliament join a list of other supporters of the Milton Keynes bid, including the Open Uni

A  new report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Milton Keynes City Council’s adult social care services as some of the best in the country, describing services as “supportive, empowering and responsive”. The assessment, which took place towards the end of last year, found that adult social care services in Milton Keynes were outstanding in several areas including staff training and development as well as the way the council works with partners. An over

The three Labour MPs for Milton Keynes this week voted in Parliament to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap.   Introduced by the Conservative Government in 2017, the two-child limit policy restricts child tax credit and Universal Credit (UC) to only cover parents’ first two children. Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates that 400,000 fewer children will be living in poverty this April compared with 12 months earlier as a result of its removal.    MP