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The government has announced a £3 billion boost for bus services and infrastructure.

The government has confirmed almost £6 billion over the next 30 years for six fast-tracked devolution areas.

Homes England has signed its 10th Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

Communities are being urged to get in involved with Pride in Place.

A Winter of Action has been launched to crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour over winter.

The government has put forward proposals to allow local authorities to reserve some contracts for suppliers in their area.

A new online appeals service is now available to local planning authorities in England.

The government has announced a revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), aimed at restoring the natural environment.

 GB Features

 

This article from the FIA explores the critical role of Passive Fire Protection, its integration with active systems, and the regulatory standards that shape its implementation

Fire safety in modern buildings depends on a balance between active and passive fire protection systems. While active systems such as sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers respond once a fire starts, passive fire protection (PFP) is built into the structure itself, working silently to contain fire and smoke from the moment ignition occurs.

 

Davy Clark, at SFG20, shares the top five FM challenges and risks involved with non-compliant maintenance of council estates

The UK government is set to reorganise a number of local government structures, replacing two-tier systems with single-tier unitary authorities. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce duplication, but the merging may come with a new set of challenges, particularly for facilities management professionals, who are responsible for safe and compliant maintenance of estates.

Acoustic design plays a vital role in every public space, from libraries and offices to schools and council chambers

Creating green jobs is only part of the picture – we have to make sure that Britons have the skills required, says Gareth Simkins

Frank Gordon, director of policy at the Renewable Energy Association, explains how technologies like rooftop solar, heat pumps and microgrids can cut costs, boost resilience and help meet carbon targets

Franchising is emerging as a scalable, cost-effective model to support delivery

 Events

03/03/2026

Procurement Strategies & Innovation (PSI), the leading technology showcase and high-level conference for procurement professionals returns to L