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.
24/05/2021 - 10:10
The UK will struggle to reach its climate change targets unless more power and money is put into local hands, say metro mayors.
24/05/2021 - 09:31
Councils could repair more than 9.5 million extra potholes with the funding lost from local road maintenance budgets this year.
21/05/2021 - 14:28
One-third of the UK population is now represented by councils aiming to reach net-zero emissions at least five years ahead of the 2050 commitment.
21/05/2021 - 12:01
The single-use carrier bag charge has increased from 5p to 10p and been extended to all businesses in England.
19/05/2021 - 09:34
MPs have warned the government it faces a ‘huge challenge’ to get new car registrations to 100 per cent zero-emission from 2035.
18/05/2021 - 09:36
From next month, Londoners will be legally able to use e-scooters on public roads as Transport for London announces a number of trial schemes.
17/05/2021 - 10:29
Environment Secretary George Eustice is expected to set out government plans to treble tree planting rates over the course of this Parliament.
17/05/2021 - 10:24
Local authorities were forced to clear up just under one million fly-tipping incidents last year.
14/05/2021 - 08:08
At least 7,500 people will be connected to nature for their health and well-being, thanks to ten innovative green social prescribing projects.
14/05/2021 - 07:12
Newham Council has approved plans to replace the first wave of 210 council vehicles with greener models.
12/05/2021 - 15:04
A new study has warned that many more rural residents will be at risk of poverty and financial hardship after lockdown ends unless action is taken.
12/05/2021 - 10:55
The Environment Agency has launched its annual Action Plan to help protect England from flooding and coastal erosion.
11/05/2021 - 08:38
RenewableUK is urging the government to commit to specific deployment targets for onshore wind, floating wind, renewable hydrogen and marine energy.
10/05/2021 - 10:24
The Green Party is celebrating the best local elections results in its history with more green councillors on more councils than ever before.
10/05/2021 - 09:32
Thousands of trees will be planted near schools and healthcare centres, as the Urban Tree Challenge Fund has re-opened for applications.
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