Procurement bill drops 350 EU laws, aims to boost SME spend

The reforms are expected to increase government spending with SMEs, which increased for the fourth consecutive year to a record £19.3 billion in 2020/21.

Heated wallpaper trialled in Wales

A social housing development in Wales is being heated by wallpaper as part of a trial exploring affordable alternatives to radiators and heat pumps

ADEPT policy paper urges government to give LAs powers to tackle net zero

Clear framework for delivery, coherent policy and appropriate long-term funding all required to meet net zero targets says ADEPT

The government will announced the first recipients of the £380 million Youth Investment Fund, which funds youth services, facilities and organisations for young people in areas with poor provision.

The national child safeguarding practice review into the murders of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson is calling for every local area to have an expert child protection unit.

The Cost of Living Support includes a new, one-off £650 payment to more than 8 million low-income households on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and legacy benefits.

The Department for Education has said it will work with a small number of local authorities to establish Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), as part of a new 'test and learn' exercise.

E-bikes

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham has partnered with TIER Mobility to provide electric-bikes for residents.

Gove 'deeply disappointed' with housing standards at Clarion

"I intend to take a personal and direct interest in your association's approach to housing conditions" writes Housing Secretary

Social care review calls for urgent investment

Major reform in social care and childrens' services required in order to counter a 'trajectory of rising costs'

TfL launches consultation on ULEZ expansion

Plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover almost the whole of the capital from 29 August 2023 have been launched by TfL and The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan

Research identifies 2.3 million homes across England which are valued under £162,000, have an EPC rating below C and are located in ‘levelling up’ areas.

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