The Local Government Association (LGA) has has called on the government to legally compel food manufacturers to include ‘traffic light’ nutrition labels on packages.

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has launched an inquiry into corporate governance, with a specific focus on executive pay, worker representation in the boardroom and the lack of women in senior positions.
BP, WPP and Smith and Nephew have been among the big companies where investors have revolted against boardroom pay.
The news comes after BP chief executive Bob Dudley received a pay rise worth £14 million, despite shareholders voting against the increase.

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has asked for evidence on the future use and development of driverless vehicles after launching an inquiry into the sector.

Anglesey Council has become the latest Welsh local authority to stop tenants buying their own council houses.

Powys Council cabinet has agreed to develop a new trading company to run 12 Bupa Care Ltd homes across the county, after its contract with the group expires in May.

Durham County Council has offered a two-year compensation package to teaching assistants (TAs), following a row surrounding its plan to pay the region’s 2,700 TAs for 39 weeks instead of 52.

Former Chancellor George Osborne is set to a chair a new think tank aimed at progressing the Northern Powerhouse plan.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the government to issue councils with more powers to enable them to tackle illegal schools.

A nine point action plan has outlined how Edinburgh City Council plans to reduce the cost of living for tenants and build more affordable homes.

Kingston Council has approved the development of four more Go Cycle developments across the borough.