Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
Funding allocated to boost rural transport
Small businesses have been allocated a share of £1.2 million as part of the Rural Transport Accelerator Fund, which aims to support the development of innovative concepts that will improve rural transport, in partnership with local authorities.
The scheme is designed to boost the wellbeing of communities, support rural jobs and kickstart local economies.
Eight projects have won £150,000 each.
Among the winners are a digital tool that predicts rural transport demand and delivers on-demand services, and a journey mapping tool to support health providers in delivering hospital transport for patients.
Alchera Technologies uses data insights to create a behavioural travel model to help local authorities with rural mobility decision making and Civil Water Management has installed new drainage systems using recycled car tyres to aid safer cycling along flood-prone sections of cycle routes.
Future of roads minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: "People who live in rural areas have unique needs when it comes to transport and we’re always looking for ways to improve connections across the country.
"Through our funding, these projects will shake up the way rural transport is delivered, using the latest innovations to help residents see their friends and family, do their weekly food shop or attend hospital appointments."
Latest News
17/04/2025 - 11:53
According to research from the LGA, around 1,700 children are being referred to children’s social care services every day in England.
17/04/2025 - 11:09
The Mayor of London has announced £27 million of funding for a skills programme to help Londoners get good jobs and boost economic growth acr
17/04/2025 - 10:35
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed plans to deliver 284 new, net zero homes in north London.
17/04/2025 - 10:09
The Welsh Government's Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant has been extended for a further two years, with £26 million of funding to sup
16/04/2025 - 10:26
New electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed across Newport City Council through adding them to existing streetlights.
Event Diary
The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond.
What’s more, the 300+ talks and workshops at UKCW London (ExCeL, May 7-9th) are all fully CPD accredited by the CPD Group, solidifying UKCW’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences for industry professionals.*
Keynote speakers at UKCW London include:
Supplier Profiles
Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
Latest Features
Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
