‘Greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport

Grant Shapps has announced a Transport decarbonisation plan to help the whole transport sector reach net zero by 2050.

Cross-government strategy needed for young people

The LGA has urged for a cross-government strategy for children and young people to ensure they are at the heart of the national recovery.

Rail Minister launches forum to help rough sleepers

Chris Heaton-Harris has launched a new forum designed to coordinate the industry in helping those who are sleeping rough at stations.

Calls for assistive technology to become ‘mainstream’ in social care

A new report is calling for a new framework and funding to make assistive technology ‘mainstream’ in adult social care services.

Build back safer to cut road deaths, says report

The G7’s commitment to ‘Build Back a Better World’ should start with a pledge to build back safer to tackle deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads.

‘Right to Buy-back’ to boost supply of council homes in London

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a new plan to boost the capital’s supply of council homes through a new Right to Buy-back fund.

More powers for local leaders to reach net zero

Local leaders have called for more powers and resources to help decarbonise transport, tackle emissions and shape local energy markets.

Blueprint for reform to safeguard UK elections published

The AEA has warned that sweeping legislative change and proper resourcing is needed to avoid electoral failure in the UK.

Children could miss out on 24 million meals this summer

Labour has warned that children could miss out on over 24 million meals this summer because the government has not fully extended free school meals.

Prime Minister must level up the North at pace

The Northern Research Group has said that Boris Johnson must start delivering an ambitious levelling-up programme for the north ‘at pace’.

New data science bootcamp for London government

A new bootcamp to increase data science skills across London’s local government has been launched by the London Office of Technology and Innovation.

Government launches Rediscover Summer campaign

The government’s Rediscover Summer campaign has launched to help inspire families to get out and about safely and make the most out of summer.

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

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.