Government should press ahead with devolution agenda

MPs have said that the government should examine the case for devolving greater powers over services including health, housing, planning and education.

Children’s mental health has not improved post-lockdown

New data released by NHS Digital has shown that the mental health of children and young people has not improved since last year's lockdown.

Almost one million in limbo as furlough ends

The government’s Furlough scheme ends on 30 September with nearly one million workers still expected to be on the scheme at the end of the mo

Councils urged not to use ‘panic’ phrase

The Cabinet Office has advised councils not to use the phrases ‘panic’ or ‘panic buying’ when discussing fuel supply problems.

£500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Vulnerable households will be able to access a new £500 million support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months.

Failing social care system reflected in upheld complaints

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found fault in 72 per cent of the complaints it investigated last year.

Greenfield surcharge could encourage brownfield development

The Environmental Industries Commission has proposed a new ‘greenfield surcharge’ to encourage future brownfield development.

£25 million to tackle poor ventilation in Scottish buildings

Business premises across Scotland will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.

New Hospitality Council to guide the sector's recovery

Paul Scully has announced that a team of industry experts has been assembled to help England’s pubs, restaurants and cafes to thrive.

Free solar energy for over 600 Nottingham homes

Low-income homeowners and private renters in Nottingham can apply to the city council to have solar panels fitted to their properties free of charge.

Consultation launched on tech to transform travel

Measures to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK are among a raft of proposals set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

Motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits on some of the most polluted roads in Wales could receive a letter or fine through their doors.

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Event Diary

DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DISRUPT

UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The organisers of the world’s largest dedicated hydrogen event, World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition have announced it’s return to Rotterdam in May 2024, with an expansion of a whole extra summit day. Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) are partnering with the Government of the Netherlands, the Province of Zuid-Holland, the City of Rotterdam, and the Port of Rotterdam to host an extended, larger scale Summit in 2024, to expand the event to meet the surging demand.