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Boost in budget for renewable energy auction

Britain’s flagship renewables scheme has received a funding boost from government, with more than £1 billion for its upcoming auction.

Baby Box delivers savings for families

More than 292,000 baby boxes have been delivered to expectant parents in Scotland to support parents during the cost-of-living crisis.

Marine exercise tests counter-pollution response

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland, Dorset.

Hunt unveils Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the 'Budget for Long Term Growth' today that, among a variety of other plans, the government will abolish the furnished holiday lettings regime.

Kirklees Council below RSH standards

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has found that Kirklees Council has failed to deliver the outcomes of the consumer standards.

Care leavers in London offered city-wide discounts

Young people who have been in care in London can now get free prescriptions, discounted travel and housing support as part of the Pan London Care Leavers Compact, a city-wide support offer launching today.

Shake up planned for Welsh bus system

Plans for delivering bus reform in Wales have been set out today.

Hedgerow regulations enforced to protect wildlife

English hedgerows will be protected by law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, following a consultation last year.