MPs have warned the government it faces a ‘huge challenge’ to get new car registrations to 100 per cent zero-emission from 2035.

The UK was not as prepared for the pandemic as it could have been, and government lacked detailed contingency plans to manage the unfolding situation.

One in three district councils expect to be forced to close gyms and swimming pools due to the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tracy Brabin and Dan Jarvis have met for the first time to commit to building a strong partnership between their two regions.
The Metro Mayors of South and West Yorkshire said that the start of their important partnership would see them agree to work together to promote and enhance the arts, culture, heritage and visitor economy in the region, including increasing participation of communities in arts, culture and heritage activity.

Councils are set to receive enhanced support for their home-building efforts after Homes England cut the ribbon on its Local Government Capacity Centre.

From next month, Londoners will be legally able to use e-scooters on public roads as Transport for London announces a number of trial schemes.
The schemes will only operate in a few parts of central, south and west London as the capital prioritises safety. Three operators – Tier, Lime and Dott – have been chosen by TfL to run the service.

The Cabinet Office has said that a new emergency alert text system will be trialled this summer before being rolled out across the UK.
Adopting the success of similar global systems, like seen in New Zealand, the warnings will be sent directly to people's phones in the event a risk to life, such as a terrorist attack, flooding or fire. Alerts could be sent for situations including public health emergencies, severe floods, fires and industrial incidents.

A survey of caterers, representing 5,000 public sector sites across the UK, has found that 80 per cent have committed to reducing meat content across menus.

Andy Burnham has announced the Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy to tackle the root causes of homelessness in the region.