Great British EV Rally launched to prove capabilities of electric vehicles

29 November 2021
Great British EV Rally launched to prove capabilities of electric vehicles
GREENFLEET is pleased to announce the launch of The Great British EV Rally (GBEVR), which will be a live demonstration of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, running the entire length of the UK.
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Funding for projects to plant hundreds of thousands of trees

29 November 2021
Funding for projects to plant hundreds of thousands of trees
Hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted in communities across England thanks to funding through the Nature for Climate Fund.
To celebrate National Tree Week, the government has announced that more than £12 million will be allocated to the successful applicants to four funds supporting tree planting efforts for future generations.

Kickstart scheme not delivering value for money

26 November 2021
Kickstart scheme not delivering value for money
The National Audit Office has reported that Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s flagship Kickstart scheme may not be delivering value for money.
Sunak launched the Kickstart scheme on September last year, offering government-funded ‘high-quality’ job placements for 16- to 24-year-olds who are on universal credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.

Average litter rates on beaches dropping year on year

25 November 2021
Average litter rates on beaches dropping year on year
The Great British Beach Clean 2021 has reported that the average litter recorded per 100 metres is dropping year on year across the UK.
The Great British Beach Clean sees thousands of volunteers heading outside to clear litter from their local streets, parks and over 55,000 metres of UK beaches. This year, an army of 6,176 volunteers joined forces to take part throughout the third week of September.

One in 10 families will struggle to cover basics this winter

25 November 2021
One in 10 families will struggle to cover basics this winter
New research on the cost of living crunch by Citizens Advice reveals one in ten families are facing financial crisis this winter.
The charity analysed average income data against household spend on essentials like rent, bills and food to establish how many families can meet their living costs. It found that even if living on a minimal budget - the financial plan its advisers use to support people through a debt management process - more than three million households would be in the red or unable to cover the essentials.