Solar farm.

A solar project in West Burton has received the go-ahead by the secretary of state for energy security and net zero, and comprises four electricity generations stations, each with an expected capacity of 50MW, and mounted solar arrays.

Model house and construction hat.

A £62 million regeneration package is set to deliver a wide range of uplift for local communities, as set forth in the draft Scottish Budget for 2025-26.

Carer holds hands with an elderly patient.

Scottish social care minister Maree Todd has outlined the next steps in parliament to progress the Nation Care Service Bill, following it being paused in November 2024.

Recently released figures show that the number of people on waiting lists for social housing in London is at a 10-year high.

Electric bus on road.

A new plan for 117 lower and zero-emission buses to clean up the city’s air pollution means that a Clean Air Zone charging motorists will not go ahead. Instead, Manchester will benefit from an £86 million scheme in clean up the region’s air using low and no carbon emission vehicles.

The government has announced measures intended to unblock infrastructure projects, whilst at the same time supporting nature recovery.

York train station

A new announcement by the government has meant that excessive rules on building infrastructure will be overhauled, leading to nuclear plants, trainlines and wind farms to be built much quicker.

Wiltshire Council has invested in an electric refuse vehicle, which will be trialled by its waste collection contractor, Hills Waste Solutions Ltd.

A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the government building maintenance backlog is at least £49 billion.

A bus franchising trial is set to begin in Wales in a bid to improve transport for rural communities.

The government has announced plans for a GOV.UK wallet, which will make government-issued documents available on your phone.

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

The Visitor Economy Advisory Council, which met for the first time yesterday (20th January 2025), has had its members announced, and will aim to boost collaboration between the government and the tourism industry. 

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