the government has announced plans to change water pollution rules to allow more houses to be built. current rules mean councils covering protected areas of england can't allow the building of new houses unless it's proven that the work won't add phosphates and nitrates to local rivers. critics say the changes won't solve the root causes of england's housing problems. nhs england has announced there'll be a significant increase in the number of blood pressure checks carried out in the community. the health service says it plans to extend tests in pharmacies as well as offering them in places such as barbers shops and mosques.