There are now more than 2,000 zero-emission buses on the capital’s streets, with TfL reporting that it is the largest zero emission bus fleet in Western Europe.

One in five bus routes serving residents in a rural area have disappeared over the last five years, according to figures compiled by the County Councils Network (CCN), making it the biggest decline in England.

Rail passengers in Yorkshire and East Midlands will be able to participate in a digital ticketing trial, which will use GPS-based technologies to track journeys and ensure passengers pay the best price for their journey.

As part of a £500 million investment  to tackle potholes across England, roads in Yorkshire and the North East will receive an extra £20 million to tackle potholes, as well as an extra £12.8 million to build new cycle lanes and pavements in the North East.

Jobcentres are set to update their approach to helping jobseekers get back into employment, starting in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, through council collaboration.

The new Pensions Scheme Bill is set to make managing and accessing pensions much easier, as well as creating bigger and better pensions funds.
Introduced today (Thursday 5th June 2025), the new Bill is designed to maker pensions easier to navigate, and drive better value for workers in the long term. It will merge smaller pension pots worth £1,000 or less, which can be hard to keep track of as people move jobs frequently. The new rules will bring these pots together, helping savers see their full pension picture in one place.

Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils have announced that EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year, £300 million contract to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging structure for the north of Scotland.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a huge £15.6 billion package for trams, train and bus projects across the Midlands, the North, and the West Country.

A new emissions cutting trial will take place across 600 small- and medium- sized hospitality businesses in a bid to see reduced energy bills and greener services.

The Bus Services Bill, which received its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday (2nd June 2025), will ensure that vital bus routes are protected from being scrapped at short notice.