The Environment Agency has installed QR signage at Par beach in Cornwall and Combe Martin beach in Devon, encouraging people to have a conversation with the Hello Lamp Post artificial intelligence platform.
Beach visitors will be able to get the latest news from Environment Agency monitoring about bathing water quality, while at the same time sharing their own information about the site.

Sarah Young has been announced as Hackney Council’s new cabinet member for climate, environment and transport.

The government's reactivated Solar Taskforce has met for the first time, with the aim of boosting solar energy's role.
The taskforce unites leading figures from DESNZ, industry and regulatory organisations.
Energy secretary Ed Miliband has said that solar will be a key driving force behind the 2030 clean power mission. The government has said that homegrown renewable energy projects including solar will help build the UK’s energy independence and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The New Town Taskforce has met in Cambridge to gain key insights from developments in the city as they develop their recommendations for the next generation of new towns.

The initiative aims to enable council, communities, partners and funders to shape it together. 

The Welsh cabinet secretary has addressed the current housing situation and plans to end homelessness.

The £22 million investment is part of Scotland's Charitable Bond Programme.

The government’s new ‘digital centre’ is set to boost how technology is used to repair public services and drive economic growth, as well as reducing wait times for patients.

Angela Rayner has written to the Mayor of London, informing the Mayor of the withdrawal of the London Plan Direction and a new partnership approach.

The government has formally launched the 2025/26 pay process for the Armed Forces, NHS workers, teachers, police officers, prison service staff, the NCA and senior public sector staff.