British businesses could save £23bn a year from 'resource efficiency' British businesses could save £23bn a year from 'resource efficiency' Research shows that most of the savings comes from using raw materials more efficiently and generating less waste
Regulation changes to save small businesses £40m a year Regulation changes to save small businesses £40m a year Changes include small business will no longer have to independently audit accounts
Planning powers returned to three East London boroughs Planning powers returned to three East London boroughs The change is a step by the government to return power to local residents and their representatives
£300m of flexibility through capitalisation to help councils deliver early efficiency savings £300m of flexibility through capitalisation to help councils deliver early efficiency savings Councils will assess how they best manage costs overall from their own resources
Energy efficient improvements for 9,000 social homes in Manchester Energy efficient improvements for 9,000 social homes in Manchester Up to £500 a year could be saved on energy bills
Wales votes in favour of greater law-making powers for the National Assembly for Wales Wales votes in favour of greater law-making powers for the National Assembly for Wales New legislative powers will allow laws to be passed in devolved areas without seeking UK government or parliament approval
Online simulation lets people decide about the nation's energy future Online simulation lets people decide about the nation's energy future 'My 2050' asks people for ideas for a secure low carbon economy
'Buy one get one free' scheme launched for councils recruiting police officers 'Buy one get one free' scheme launched for councils recruiting police officers For every new police officer a borough pays for, the Mayor of London will recruit another
Scottish councils to determine planning applications for hydro electric schemes up to 50MW Scottish councils to determine planning applications for hydro electric schemes up to 50MW Ministers currently decide hydro schemes over 1MW
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Police Authorities to set up joint road policing unit Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Police Authorities to set up joint road policing unit Joint function will save both forces around £654,000 in its first full year
