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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has received Royal Assent has received Royal Assent and giving more powers to local government and communities

The Tobacco and Vapes has been granted Royal Assent, aiming to create a smoke-free generation.

4,000 staff at the Department for Work and Pensions have completed part of training designed to transform how the government supports autistic peop

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy, the scheme which allows eligible council tenants in England to

The government has published a new strategy, which describes how the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession will strengthen capability

The government has launched a Digital Waste Tracking service to fight rogue waste traders.

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for social work funding support models to be aligned with nursing, allied health, and teaching.

The government has announced new measures aimed at making it easier and more affordable for households, particularly renters and those without driveways, to switch to electric vehicles.

 GB Features

The Estate Management Services 2 Framework allows public sector buyers to procure estate management services

Managing public buildings and land can be complex, especially for organisations with large or varied estates. The Estate Management Services 2 framework gives public sector bodies a straightforward way to access specialist support across every aspect of estate management, from day‑to‑day operations to strategic planning and compliance. 

Sarah West, centre director at the Stockholm Environment Institute, sets out why indoor air quality must become a national public‑health priority and why the UK’s public buildings urgently need modern ventilation standards

The National Flood Forum sets out why effective flood preparedness depends on properly funded councils, strong community partnerships and sustained investment in resilience

Flooding is no longer an occasional emergency for a small number of places. It is a defining challenge for local government across the UK. Today, most local authorities have communities at risk from flooding, and climate change means that risk is increasing in frequency, severity and complexity.

The National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI) explains why properly inspected, maintained and documented fire doors are essential to safeguarding lives, protecting property and meeting public‑sector fire‑safety obligations

UKATA explains why high‑quality, regularly refreshed asbestos training is essential

The Contract Flooring Association is the leading independent professional voice of the contract flooring industry

 Events

23/06/2026 to 25/06/2026

Following another record-breaking year, InstallerSHOW returns to the NEC Birmingham from 23-25 June 2026, set to be the biggest edition yet.

30/06/2026 to 02/07/2026

Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns from 30 June to 2 July, bringing the road haulage and fleet community together for three days of trucks, technology and real-world learning.