Charity launches largest clean up event ever

Surfers Against Sewage has launched the Million Mile Clean, seeking to support 100,000 volunteers walking 10 miles whilst cleaning the places they love.

Everyone will now have to check in on Test and Trace app

Changes have been made to the way that the public check in to venues and shops on the NHS Test and Trace app, ahead of the reopening of hospitality and retail.

Liverpool to pilot safe reopening of events

The government has announced details of the pilot events to be held in Liverpool, as the city prepares to reopen its cultural and business sectors.

New deal to boost Cornwall economy announced

A £23.6 million Deal for Truro will transform Truro into the county’s modern economic, cultural and green capital whilst creating jobs and new homes.

Coventry City of Culture

The government has awarded £3.5 million to Coventry City of Culture to help the city deliver its celebrations this summer in line with coronavirus restrictions.

£8m for The Wildlife Trusts’ nature recovery plans

The Wildlife Trusts have raised almost £8 million following their 30 by 30 ambition to kickstart nature’s recovery across 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Increase in energy efficient homes across England

The majority of new homes in England are in the most energy efficient bands, with the number of domestic EPCs up 10 per cent on last year.

Plaid promises independence vote within five years

Adam Price has stated that Plaid Cymru would hold an independence referendum within five years if it came to power in May's Senedd election.

Lib Dems seek more local climate policies

Launching the Liberal Democrat’s local elections campaign, Ed Davey has urged for more council involvement in climate policies.

Government must find ‘impetus’ to act on food security

The Commons EFRA Committee has said that the government must now find 'impetus' to act on food security, following recent momentum.

£4m to help councils resolve parental conflict

Councils can apply to the DWP for funding to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families facing conflict.

Care homes to allow two visitors from 12 April

Care home residents will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12 April as Covid restrictions continue to be cautiously eased.

Twice weekly rapid testing to be available across England

The government has announced that everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April.

£400 million to help culture organisations thrive

Details of more than 2,700 organisations being offered grants and loans to help the culture and heritage sector reopen has been announced.

‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods have poor public transport

People living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods are disconnected from town and city centres due to poor public transport and low car ownership.

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