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Free cyber training for thousands of students to boost cyber workforce

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is encouraging free training to boost cyber skills and equip students to aim for careers in cyber.
Schools are being encouraged to take advantage of free resources to boost cyber skills and set young people up for careers in cyber.
More than 2,000 schools and 50,000 students have already signed up to Cyber Explorers, a free learning platform that introduces 11-14 year-olds to important cyber security concepts.

The UK’s Active Travel journey is not as smooth as it seems

Rebecca Morris, head of communications at RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims explains some of the dangers faced by walkers, wheelers and cyclists and how to address these

Transport & Roads

Saving money on energy costs

Public buildings such as libraries, leisure centres and community centres are struggling with their energy costs. However, many of these provide a lifeline for those that are struggling with energy costs at home. How can these places save energy, be more energy efficient and stay open for those that need them?

Energy

Raising awareness of the asbestos risks that remain today

The Health and Safety Executive tells us about their ongoing asbestos campaign

Facilities Management

Regulations to improve fire safety

The FIA looks into the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, and specifically Section 156 and what this means for Responsible Persons

Facilities Management

Damp and mould in social housing

The Property Care Association discuss how to introduce a successful strategy to deal with dampness and mould in social housing

Housing

Protecting people and the environment

The discovery of Hemlock, a poisonous plant, on an overgrown path near a primary school in Suffolk has brought the issue to public attention

Grounds Care

Summer grounds care

Summer is here and that means more people are using our green spaces, how can we make sure that they are at their best for all those visiting?

Grounds Care

Carbon reduction in procurement

You might have noticed that some suppliers on Crown Commercial Service frameworks now have a carbon reduction plan. But what is it and how does it work?

Procurement

Bus operators warn of cuts to services

Bus operators in Wales have warned that up to a quarter of bus services in Wales could be cut if there is no further long-term government funding.
It is estimated that around 10 per cent of bus routes have been lost this summer, since the Welsh government's pandemic-era funding ended. Ministers are currently working on funding to start after April.
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which represents bus companies, has warned that bus users could be hit further by more cuts in the next financial year.