Shell to help local authorities install EV chargers

Shell is seeking to have 50,000 on-street electric vehicle charge posts installed across the UK by the end of 2025.

Government says ‘Operation Warm Welcome’ underway

A cross-government effort is underway to ensure Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support they need to integrate into their local communities.

Khan announces deals for thousands of new council homes

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has agreed a new deal with the government to fund thousands of council and other genuinely affordable homes.

Councils call for rise in parking penalty charges

New research has revealed an overwhelming consensus amongst UK local authorities on the need to review and raise parking penalty charges.

Devolved administrations call for Universal Credit cut reversal

A letter has been sent to the government expressing ‘grave concerns’ regarding plans to withdraw a £20-per-week increase to Universal Credit.

Welsh schools to see use new air quality technology

The Welsh Government has announced a new investment in technology to improve air quality and quickly disinfect classrooms and lecture theatres.

Rural conversions could result in loss of local services

There has been a surge of almost 225 per cent in homes converted from barns and farm buildings without planning permission in the past five years.

£10 million to clean high streets of chewing gum

Major chewing gum producers, brought together by government, have signed up to a new £10 million partnership to remove gum litter from our high streets.

£8.6 billion boost announced for affordable homes

Thousands of people will be helped onto the housing ladder as funding worth £8.6 billion is allocated across the country.

Extra biodiversity commitment in amended Environment Bill

The government has introduced new amendments to the Environment Bill that will see the UK build on its reputation as a global leader in conservation.

@HistoricEngland

On the advice of Historic England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has listed six seaside heritage sites at Grade II across the country.

Air pollution linked to more severe mental illness

A study has argued that exposure to air pollution is linked to an increased severity of mental illness, including significant rises in depression and anxiety.

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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.