Government must learn from past failures in data handling

The government must learn from past failures in data handling if it is to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, say MPs.

Charging Clean Air Zone launches in Bath

The UK’s first charging clean air zone outside of London has launched in Bath to drive down harmful pollution and protect public health.

Local communities can adopt red phone boxes for just £1

BT has revealed that that almost 4,000 of its iconic red phone boxes across the UK are available to local communities to take advantage of.

Coronavirus pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'

A survey has found that coronavirus will be the most important issue to people as they cast their vote in the upcoming local elections.

£860 million ‘New Deal’ for South Yorkshire

Mayor Dan Jarvis and local leaders are to approve a ground-breaking stimulus to revitalise South Yorkshire’s economy and transform the region.

Councils given funding to jeep vulnerable well-fed

Families will receive a boost of over £50 million this Easter, with councils given additional funding to keep vulnerable children warm and well-fed.

Welsh Government to pilot e-bike schemes

The Welsh Government will fund pilot schemes to accelerate the uptake of electric bikes and electric cargo bikes.

New investment in air quality monitoring in London

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced new investment in air quality monitoring worth almost £1.5 million.

£3 billion bus revolution announced

A new bus strategy will see passengers benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use bus services.

Average council tax exceeds £2,000 in two regions

The typical council tax bill for an average band D property in the North East and South West is set to exceed £2,000 a year for the first time.

School Streets improve air quality, studies show

Closing the roads around schools to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times has reduced polluting nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 23 per cent.

Scotland sets out ‘world leading’ digital plans

An ambition to achieve ‘world leading’ levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for further technological transformation.

Tree fund for local communities announced

DEFRA has announced a new funding initiative to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities.

CMA launches study of children’s social care provision

The CMA has launched a study of children’s social care provision to examine concerns around high prices paid by local authorities.

Homeless to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine

The JCVI has advised the government to prioritise people experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping rough, for the coronavirus vaccine.

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