Councils across the country are taking part in a trial of a new AI tool called ‘Minute’ – part of the “Humphrey” suite - to cut burdensome admin tasks and improve services.

South Western Railway (SWR) services came back under public control on Sunday (25th May 2025), ending almost thirty years of privatisation.

The government has announced major changes that housebuilders must follow, which include developers having to declare delivery timeframes before they receive planning permission, ensuring that sites aren’t left half-finished for years.

The Tata Steel/ Port Talbot Transition Board, shared by Welsh secretary Jo Stevens, has announced £21.2 million for three new regeneration projects, set to bring an estimated £119 million in gross value added (GVA) benefits to the local economy.

Public sector workers across England, including teachers and doctors, will see a pay rise for 2025-26, as announced yesterday (22nd May 2025).
All doctors, dentists, and consultants will receive a four per cent pay rise, with resident (formerly junior) doctors receiving a £750 top up to bring their average rise to 5.4 per cent. Other NHS England staff on Agenda for Change contracts, including nurses, porters, midwives and cleaners, will receive a 3.6 per cent pay increase, which was met with criticism, particularly that nurses would receive a smaller increase than doctors.

Luton Council is set to receive electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across all six of its residential car parks through operator Believ.

Coastal and rural communities across the UK will receive an increase in funding from the government to go towards new community facilities, better transport links and a boost for investments.

Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) have signed a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) to boost locally-lead housing projects in the region.

A new Ministry of Defence office has started construction in Blackpool, which involves a collaboration between Blackpool Council working with development partner Muse Places and construction company VINCI Building.

The mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has appointed new members to the Transport for London (TfL) Board, which was refreshed in 2024.