Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
A Smart Port is a port that uses automation and innovative technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data and Internet of Things (IoT) to improve its performance. Evolution in ports is needed to meet with the changing demands of global trade: ships are getting bigger; goods are moving faster; and geopolitical issues are creating new challenges for ports. In December last year, a British Ports Association study highlighted the five smart port technologies changing the way UK ports operate for the better
Local authorities are being given the powers to deliver successful public transport systems, but the necessary funding and support must follow, writes Paul Tuohy
Francesca DiGiorgio writes for Friends of the Earth about the design aspect of shifting local planning to deter unnecessary car journeys
Darren Shirley says that a National Bus Strategy can help ensure buses remain a crucial part of our public transport mix
Claire Walters discusses the factors forcing rural bus services into decline and why buses are crucial for the UK’s harder to reach communities
The Tees Valley Combined Authority's Heather Scott looks at what the new ‘demand-responsive' bus service could mean for the region
In taking forward a national bus strategy the key question is not ‘what can our country do for our buses?’ but ‘what can our buses do for our country?’
The Greener Journeys Behaviour Change Lab applied behavioural insights to develop innovative ideas that encouraged drivers to switch to the bus
Darren Shirley discusses the current state of public transport and how local communities can encourage sustainable transport in their regions
Sustrans has published 10 recommendations on what needs to be done to solve the UK’s air quality crisis. Here, Rachel White highlights its findings
Investing in cycling infrastructure and enabling more people to get around by is one of the best ways to revitalise towns and city centres, writes Rachel White
Transport and travel choices have a huge impact on some of the most significant challenges facing government, says the Campaign for Better Transport
Sally Longford explains how Nottingham City Council is exploring a transport agenda to improve air quality in the region
Cutting down on the number of commuters using cars for short journeys will be key to easing congestion, says Adeline Bailly.
The Campaign for Better Transport looks at how local authorities are promoting sustainable travel through public transport services
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