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Over 1.1m homes with planning permission waiting to be built

The LGA has revealed that more than 1.1 million homes granted planning permission in England in the last decade are yet to be built.

Government spending with SMEs continues to rise

Latest procurement figures show that across government £15.5 billion was paid to small and medium sized businesses to help deliver vital public services.

Defra reveals new plans to boost recycling

Every home in England will receive more consistent recycling collections, under new plans to boost recycling and protect the environment.

Climate emergency likely to affect mental health, poll finds

More than four-fifths of the UK public think the climate emergency will affect mental health in a decade at least as much as unemployment and coronavirus.

10p plastic bag charge to come into force on 21 May

The single-use carrier bag charge will be increased to 10p and extended to all businesses from 21 May to help drive down sales further.

Blueprint established to secure smart cities

The NCSC is offering local and national authorities expert guidance to protect their citizens by making their smart cities resilient to cyber attacks.