Pandemic can be ‘turning point’ in tackling climate crisis

Ministers must seize the opportunity to turn the coronavirus crisis into a defining moment in the fight against climate change.

UK acutely vulnerable to environmental breakdown

UK policymakers remain woefully unaware of and ill-prepared for parallel threats posed by the climate crisis and destruction of nature.

Scientists question easing several lockdown rules at once

Scientists have warned that the easing of multiple lockdown measures at once risks inadvertently boosting the spread of coronavirus.

Councils can lead 'inclusive' recovery, says LGA

Councils are striving to build local economies in a way that ensures the proceeds of growth are shared more fairly across communities.

Invest in nature to reap big climate dividends

A new report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis.

Councils need help to avoid going bankrupt

The Centre for Progressive Policy has found that at least eight in ten English councils need help to avoid going bankrupt.

Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity

Former Chancellor Sajid Javid has warned against a return to austerity as the UK economy struggles with the effects of the coronavirus crisis.

Children needing foster care rises by 44 per cent

Barnardo’s has declared a ‘state of emergency’ as the number of children needing foster care has risen by 44 per cent.

Thousands of children set to benefit from free meals

Disadvantaged children in England will now benefit from free healthy meals and enriching activities throughout the summer.

Advisers say government still falling short on climate action

The Committee on Climate Change is set to criticise ongoing failures by the government to tackle the issues posing a threat to our planet.

Austerity hitting Labour councils harder than Tory areas

New analysis has revealed that Labour councils have borne the brunt of local government cuts over a decade of austerity.

MPs urge chancellor to consider four-day week for UK

A group of cross-party MPs have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to consider a four-day working week for the UK, post-coronavirus.

Brits call for ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme

A new poll has highlighted overwhelming public support for an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.

Government outlines plans to accelerate tree planting

The government has launched a consultation to help accelerate tree planting and improve the management of the UK's existing woodlands.

£1bn to help pupils catch up after lockdown

The government is to give an extra £650 million to schools in England to help pupils catch up on teaching missed since March.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.