Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
28/04/2025 - 11:06
London’s sporting events boosted economy by £230 million last year, according to recent data revealed by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
25/04/2025 - 10:33
London Councils has warned that the capital’s worsening homelessness crisis presents the “single biggest risk” to London boroughs’ finances and is pushing councils towards bankruptcy.
23/04/2025 - 10:54
Although London boroughs are committed to reaching net zero targets, there are significant barriers in their way.
07/04/2025 - 12:01
As part of plans to cut wasteful spending across government departments, branded merchandise and staff away days will be banned.
03/04/2025 - 10:54
The leaders of the 32 London boroughs have urged the government to give them “a seat at the table” as part of a new devolution settlement for the capital.
01/04/2025 - 11:12
HM Revenue and customs (HMRC) have said that families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week.
27/03/2025 - 11:26
The government has announced £740 million will go towards creating 10,000 new school places designated for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
27/03/2025 - 11:05
The cross-party London Councils group has responded to the government’s Spring Statement, which was delivered yesterday (Thursday 27th March 2025) in the House of Commons.
26/03/2025 - 15:09
This afternoon (26th March 2025) in the House of Commons, chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement
25/03/2025 - 10:37
A new Local Government Authority (LGA) survey has found that almost three quarters of responding councils felt that it will be very or fairly difficult compared to earlier years to set a balanced budget for 2025-26
20/03/2025 - 10:49
The Welsh Government's Second Supplementary Budget has been approved by the Senedd.
19/03/2025 - 08:30
Thousands of government credit cards are to be cancelled under plans to cut spending.
17/03/2025 - 12:57
Celtic Freeport, based at Milford Haven and Port Talbot has been officially launched, with hopes of bringing significant inward investment to South
10/03/2025 - 12:42
A new report by the County Councils Network (CCN) has backed up government proposals for the creation of new unitary councils in England, although new authorities must cover areas of ‘at least’ half a million people to save billions and free up investment.
10/03/2025 - 10:59
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, will attend MIPIM, the world’s most influential property event, in France to try and seek investment to help build thousands of more affordable homes in the capital.
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Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.
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