New diversity and inclusion plan for Civil Service

Steve Barclay has said that the people who design and deliver government services across the UK should better reflect those they serve.

Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low

LUHC has reported that the number of people sleeping rough on England’s streets is at its lowest level in eight years and has halved since 2017.

Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe

The UK’s largest cities, Birmingham, London and Greater Manchester, are ranked amongst the worst in Europe for public transport affordability.

SMEs face recurring barriers to carbon reduction

A survey from the SME Climate Hub has found that the most common barrier to SME climate action is a lack of resources, followed by a lack of funding.

Households urged to get ready for £150 council tax rebate

English households are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to receive a council tax rebate of £150.

Government has lost ‘unacceptable’ billions of taxpayers’ money

MPs say that the total cost of government losses in the response to the pandemic has exposed the taxpayer to long-term financial risks.

Digital Housing Strategy to improve Glasgow’s housing services

Glasgow City Council has worked in partnership with Registered Social Landlords and private landlords to develop a Digital Housing Strategy for the city.

North Northamptonshire commits to carbon neutral by 2030

Less than a year after coming into being, North Northamptonshire Council has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Over 100 places to see improved access to culture and arts

Access to arts and culture will be transformed with plans to increase and better distribute funding for the sector to previously neglected areas.

New Route to Net Zero Standard launched

The Carbon Trust has launched the new Route to Net Zero Standard, a key driver in its mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future.

Free cyber skills training for thousands of school pupils

Thousands of secondary school students will learn essential cyber security skills for free through a new online learning platform being rolled out in schools.

Stronger action needed on major health risk factors

The Health Foundation has called for the government to take stronger action to tackle the leading risk factors for ill health.

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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.