Local authorities from the UK and Ireland have met to discuss place branding.

Statistics published by Scotland's chief statistician show that there are slightly more women in Scotland's government workforce.

The Welsh Government has published proposals designed to increase the proportion of women standing as candidates in future Senedd elections.

Local authorities are struggling to implement their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure plans, according to research from Believ.

A new report has revealed that air quality in London has improved faster and more dramatically that the rest of the UK.

The environment secretary, Steve Barclay, has announced fast-tracked investment of £180m over the next 12 months to help prevent sewage spill

International ministers are set to agree new action to take down fraudsters as the first ever Global Fraud Summit begins today. Representative

Jeremy Miles, education minister, has announced new capital funding of around £12.5 million to improve school and college buildings throughout Wales.

Government Business 31.02

This week's budget included changes to taxes for short-term lets, an extension to the Household Support Fund and funds for building projects. While some of the announcements were welcomed, there were as ever, criticism for areas that were missed out or plans that don't go far enough.

With the first signs of spring already here, in this issue, the Property Care Association looks at new emerging threats in the field of invasive non-native species.

Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver has opened 'The Big Listen,' inviting views from parents and the sector on Ofsted's work and future reforms.

Britain’s flagship renewables scheme has received a funding boost from government, with more than £1 billion for its upcoming auction.

Public Sector Buyers' Guide 2024

2024 procurement

The Procurement Act has brought widespread changes to public sector buying, with the intention to make procurement simpler and more effective

With an as yet unplanned general election coming up, 2024 is set to bring some uncertainties. Though, given the experience of the last few years, this is nothing new for those in the public sector. What is certain though, is that services still need to be delivered.

More than 292,000 baby boxes have been delivered to expectant parents in Scotland to support parents during the cost-of-living crisis.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland, Dorset.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the 'Budget for Long Term Growth' today that, among a variety of other plans, the government will abolish the furnished holiday lettings regime. 

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Event Diary

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.

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.