A new plan for 117 lower and zero-emission buses to clean up the city’s air pollution means that a Clean Air Zone charging motorists will not go ahead. Instead, Manchester will benefit from an £86 million scheme in clean up the region’s air using low and no carbon emission vehicles.
The government has announced measures intended to unblock infrastructure projects, whilst at the same time supporting nature recovery.
A new announcement by the government has meant that excessive rules on building infrastructure will be overhauled, leading to nuclear plants, trainlines and wind farms to be built much quicker.
Wiltshire Council has invested in an electric refuse vehicle, which will be trialled by its waste collection contractor, Hills Waste Solutions Ltd.
A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the government building maintenance backlog is at least £49 billion.
A bus franchising trial is set to begin in Wales in a bid to improve transport for rural communities.
The government has announced plans for a GOV.UK wallet, which will make government-issued documents available on your phone.
The Visitor Economy Advisory Council, which met for the first time yesterday (20th January 2025), has had its members announced, and will aim to boost collaboration between the government and the tourism industry.
The Mining Remediation Authority have launched their Gateshead mine water heat Living Laboratory, a pioneering new research initiative that aims to brand the potential of mine water heat technology in the UK and contribute to a net zero future.
The government has announced plans to leverage technology and AI tools to streamline public services, improve data sharing and reduce costs.
The Welsh Government has announced a £700,000 investment to help Cwtch Mawr, a multibank in Swansea, expand its reach and offer free essentia
The Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding has been tripled from £10 million to £30 million.