MPs demand action against irresponsible fireworks use MPs demand action against irresponsible fireworks use The Petitions Committee has called on the government to take action on irresponsible fireworks use and improve industry regulation.
More action needed for women’s role in devolution More action needed for women’s role in devolution The Fawcett Society is calling for women’s voices to be better heard in devolution and across the boards of combined authorities.
Government ends support for fracking in England Government ends support for fracking in England Following the release of a new report by the OGA, ministers have announced that fracking will not be allowed to proceed in England.
New scheme to boost tree-planting announced New scheme to boost tree-planting announced The government has launched a £50 million scheme to help boost tree-planting rates in the fight against climate change.
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Labour pledges zero carbon homes within three years Labour pledges zero carbon homes within three years Labour will make all new homes zero carbon within three years, in a bid to save people living in new builds £200 a year in energy bills.
£18m extension to Opportunity Area programme £18m extension to Opportunity Area programme Young people in some of the most disadvantaged parts of England are set to benefit from an extra £18 million investment.
Calls for government to clean up brownfield sites Calls for government to clean up brownfield sites The Liverpool City Region has called on the government to provide £200m funding to clean up brownfield sites and make them ready for development.
Public spending likely ‘to rocket' in next Parliament Public spending likely ‘to rocket' in next Parliament Government spending is likely to head back towards levels seen in the 1970s over the next Parliament, regardless of which party wins the General Election.
Review into how net zero future will be funded Review into how net zero future will be funded The government has launched its Net Zero Review to assess how meeting the UK’s climate commitments also supports growth and balances costs.
