MPs have said that more local input is needed if the UK's biggest infrastructure projects are to deliver their desired socio-economic benefits.
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee has warned that government plans to boost growth and ‘level up’ the economy need to be well thought through, responsive to local need, and delivered through effective, efficient and transparent major projects.

Boris Johnson has announced a number of new plans to overhaul cycling and walking, as part of his ongoing bid to improve the nation's health.

Following the new Obesity Strategy, Sustrans has launched a new report that outlines practical steps to make urban cycling more inclusive.

Research commissioned by Greener Journeys has demonstrated how investing in buses would deliver a significant boost to the economy.
The impact of months of government urging people to avoid public transport has taken its toll on the economy. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the bus was the main mode of access to city centres, responsible for a third of city centre expenditure. Bus commuters were generating £64 billion in goods and services every year.

Communities are set to benefit from better local services as councils receive a share of £800,000 for innovative digital projects.

MPs have said that 90,000 new social homes will be needed every year to meet the country’s housing needs.

A new IPPR report has argued that the UK is nearing a ‘pivotal moment’ when new working practices could be adopted across the economy.
Dramatic changes to millions of people’s working hours and routines during the pandemic show how a more innovative approach to work could benefit UK industry – including manufacturing and engineering.

The Department of Health and Social Care has unveiled its new Obesity Strategy to help beat coronavirus and protect the NHS.

A new Opinium poll for the Observer has revealed that 49 per cent of voters think there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum.