Homeless children growing up in shipping containers

A new report has revealed how some homeless children are living in converted shipping containers and office blocks and B&Bs.

£25 million to secure the future of hospices

Boris Johnson has announced £25 million to protect hospices and palliative care services which support people at the end of their lives.

£9 million to get ports ready for Brexit

Robert Jenrick has announced that £5 million will be given to local councils which either have or are near to a major air, land or sea port.

Inspectors will spend less time looking at test data, and more time on what and how subjects are taught

The Local Government Association has published a guide for councillors to help them understand the current landscape for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Forty community projects that deliver interventions and provide support and activities for young Londoners in high-crime areas have been given funding.

The Get Help to Retrain digital service has been expanded to the West Midlands and North East following a successful launch across the Liverpool City region

Twenty-three community projects have been funded to improve children and young people's mental health

Pension age should rise to 75, says Tory think tank

A think tank says that the state pension age should rise to 75 within the 16 years in order to help boost the country’s economy.

TfL 'Healthy Street Officers' to promote sustainable travel

TfL has announced a new programme that will see 'Healthy Streets Officers' encourage greater walking, cycling and public transport In London.

Call for evidence launched for future food systems

A call for evidence has been launched to allow consumers and producers to help shape how we produce, sell and consume food in the UK.

Councils invited to apply for digital funding

Councils looking to improve public services through innovative uses of digital technology can apply for funding.

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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.