Drone shot of Scottish islands.

Scotland have invested £20 million in Orkney and Shetland to help their Northern Isles stay connected.

CCUS graphic.

Yesterday (10th December), the North East of England signed contracts for the UK’s first carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) project, creating thousands of new jobs across the area.

Model house

As part of the government’s Plan for Change, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has set out new plans to speed up the planning process by giving greater decision-making powers for planners to speed up the approval process.

Light bulb in front of a city skyline.

The US and UK have agreed on a partnership to help develop new fusion energy with the British company Tokamak Energy, driving the UK towards being a clean energy superpower.

A bus stop on a rural Welsh road.

Welsh transport secretary Ken Skates has announced a new public transport model for Wales, enabling public, private, or third sector operators to big for packages of local bus services.

Business owner outside a small café.

To mark Small Business Saturday, the business secretary has announced that small businesses across the UK will be able to get quicker and easier he

Two engineers in a train factory.

The government has helped to ensure Hitachi’s Newton Wycliffe site a future by protecting hundreds of jobs.

Money and Saltire.

The new Scottish Budget announces spending commitments that comprise supporting businesses and business growth, as well as measures to attract private investment, allowing Scotland to be one of the world’s most attractive places for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Downing Street City of Westminster street sign

Yesterday (5th December), Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire that set out the milestones for the government to deliver on its manifesto promises through a Plan for Change that aims to drive real improvements for working people.

Hand holding a model house.

A new report published by the East of England Local Government Association (EELGA) has outlined five key recommendations for strengthening the integration of health and housing across Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).

Man in PPE inspecting a building.

Hundreds of council building inspections will be carried out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to check councils are managing the risk of asbestos properly.

Busy high street in a British town.

As of Monday (2nd December), local authorities have new powers to be able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for

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19-20 November 2025, ExCeL London

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