£11.5m to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland

Scottish residents in disadvantaged communities are set to benefit from a range of projects to tackle poverty, inequality and rural disadvantage.

Businesses support giving councils more infrastructure freedom

The majority of businesses in London think that councils should be given more power to deliver infrastructure and housing.

Voter registrations show surge in young applicants

A third of the 316,264 voter registration applications submitted in the last two days have been from voters aged under 25.

Parking permits set to go digital in Bristol

Residents and businesses needing parking permits in Bristol will no longer have to display a paper version in their car.

Sajid Javid announced infrastructure revolution

Sajid Javid has announced more than £250 million funding for vital infrastructure that will unlock over 20,000 homes nationwide.

Labour laments government’s missed climate deadlines

The government has failed to bring urgent plans to tackle the climate emergency in time to meet the six month deadline set by Parliament.

Mobile phone loophole closed to improve road safety

The government will close a legal loophole which has allowed drivers to escape prosecution for hand-held mobile phone use while driving.

Blueprint for 100 pound Town Deals revealed

The blueprint for a new generation of multi-million Town Deals, which will regenerate town centres, has been revealed.

Further funding boost to support childcare

Councils will receive a funding boost to deliver free childcare places, enabling parents to work more flexibly.

£500,000 for council’s digital technology innovations

Councils have been awarded more than £500,000 for projects exploring the use of digital technology to improve local public services.

Climate change set to sway next election

Climate change is set to influence the next election, with more than half Britons saying it will affect the way that they vote.

WMCA working with Google in fight against climate change

The West Midlands Combined Authority has teamed up with Google in the fight against climate change.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.