A new power line between the UK and the Netherlands is set to deliver enough energy to power 1.8 million homes.
The LionLink power line will be the world's largest multi-use electricity power line and will be built under the North Sea.
The link will connect the UK and the Netherlands with offshore wind farms, and hopes to provide clean, affordable and secure energy which will help cut household bills.
The new LionLink will carry 1.8GW of electricity, and should be operational by the early 2030s.

The second Islands Forum, chaired by levelling up secretary Michael Gove, will take place in May on the Isle of Wight.
The Islands Forum intends to help to level up island communities by encouraging collaboration to tackle common challenges such as connectivity, infrastructure, and demographic trends, and explore opportunities including the transition to net zero.

The annual State of the Estate report has been published revealing that overall emissions from the government are down 35 per cent since 2017.
It is estimated that the cost saving is £122 million.
Water consumption is also down 10 per cent compared to 2017-18, with an estimated cost saving of £7.2 million. Paper consumption has also reduced by 61 per cent.
In 2021-22, fewer than 1 per cent of waste was sent to landfill, surpassing the 5 per cent target. 92 per cent of waste within government is recycled, exceeding the 70% target.

An emergency alert test has been carried out across the UK, with the alert reaching most UK phones.
The test was for an alert that could be used to warn about dangerous situations such as floods or terror attacks.
Some people reported that the alert went off earlier or later than planned, while others did not receive the alert at all.
In Wales, the alert included a translation error.
Those who do not wish to receive an alert in the future are able to opt out via their device settings.

Oliver Dowden has been announced as deputy prime minister, following the resignation of Dominic Raab earlier today. At the same time, he will remain in his role as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, which he has held since October 2022.
Dowden has been Conservative MP for Hertsmere in Hertfordshire since 2015. He has previously served as paymaster general, the secretary of state for digital, culture media and sport, as well as a minister without portfolio.

The government has announced new and enhanced cyber security measures to better protect the UK government's IT systems from growing cyber threats.
All government departments and some arm's length bodies will have their cybersecurity reviewed under new, more stringent measures.
The new cyber security regime, which will be known as GovAssure, will be run by the Government Security Group, part of the Cabinet Office, with input from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab has resigned from government following an investigation into reports of bullying.
Yesterday, prime minister Rishi Sunak received a report into the allegations.
There had been several complaints from civil servants about Raab's behaviour, which were investigated by senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC. Reports suggested that he could be "pretty belittling" and he made staff cry.
Raab had previously denied the allegations.

Social housing residents are to be offered a place on a watchdog-style training scheme intended to empower them to hold their landlords to account.
The scheme involves free advice on addressing damp and mould, webinars on how to complain about anti-social behaviour and advice on how to set up a residents panel.
The Four Million Homes programme is backed by £500,000 government funding, and will encourage tenants to take an active roles in how their homes are managed.
The training events are set to begin in May and will run over 24 months.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for national action, as research has revealed that private landlords are receiving billions for sub-standard homes.

Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf has published a new policy prospectus, which outlines how the government will deliver for Scotland over the next three years.
Three missions centred on the themes of equality, opportunity and community will be central to his government.
The policy prospectus was announced during Yousaf's first major statement to Parliament as first minister.