First areas for £5bn ‘Project Gigabit’ revealed

More than one million hard to reach homes and businesses will have next generation gigabit broadband built to them.

£70 million fund to improve recycling in Scotland

A new £70 million Scottish Government fund to improve recycling infrastructure across Scotland has been launched to mark Global Recycling Day.

Social care leaders call for social care system fix

The social care sector has united in a joint call on ministers to break their silence on the future of social care.

£212 million homes investment to help rough sleepers

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a multi-million-pound investment in dedicated homes to help rough sleepers across England.

Hydrogen buses set for Liverpool City Region

Funding for a new project which is seeking to bring 20 hydrogen powered double decker buses to the streets of Liverpool is set to be approved.

Zero Emission Zone Pilot approved for Oxford

Oxford’s proposed ZEZ pilot has now been formally approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August.

Success of Everyone In exposed rough sleeping problem

The notable pandemic response success of the ‘Everyone In’ initiative has exposed gaps in the government’s approach to tackling rough sleeping.

Inquiry launched into council’s role in net zero aims

MPs have launched a new inquiry to examine the UK's strategy for meeting the 2050 'net zero' target at a local level.

One in seven worried they will become homeless

A new survey has shown that as many as one in seven adults are worried about becoming homeless due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly 50,000 businesses register for workplace testin

Over 48,000 businesses have registered their interest in the government’s free workplace testing programme.

Only half of culture funding paid out so far

Of the £830 million grants and loans funding awarded from the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund, only £495 million has been paid out.

100,000 more affordable homes in Scotland

Plans to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over the next decade have been set out by the Scottish Government in a 20-year housing strategy.

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