New analysis has found that nearly two thirds of UK homes currently fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets.
The BBC reports that more than 12 million homes fall below the C grade on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) graded from A-G, meaning that, amongst other things, that householders are spending more on energy bills and are pumping tonnes more CO2 into the atmosphere than necessary.

Lawyers are assessing the possibility of delaying the local authority, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in May.

Roads Minister Baroness Vere has announced that 32 local authorities will receive investment for essential repair work on their roads.
It means that communities around the country will receive the boost to connectivity, which the government hopes will level up infrastructure, cut congestion, improve road conditions and make journeys easier. This includes over £4 million for crucial repairs to the New Elvet Bridge in Durham along with £3.7 million to help refurbish several steel bridges around Northumberland.

Redcar and Cleveland Council has admitted that its recent cyber attack has left it with a substantial bill.

The introduction of Universal Credit has led to a marked increase in psychological distress amongst those affected by the policy.

The RAC Foundation has reported that the number of substandard road bridges managed by councils  has fallen slightly over the past year.
Local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales have identified 3,061 bridges, defined as structures over 1.5m in span, as being substandard, meaning that they are unable to carry the heaviest vehicles now seen on our roads, including lorries of up to 44 tonnes.

Chris Heaton-Harris has announced that towns and cities could see new stations constructed thanks to £20 million of new funding.

The LGA has warned that reductions in adult education funding have coincided with a drop of 3.8 million adult learners since 2010.

Adult social care leaders must create a culture of openness where people feel empowered to be open about relationships.

An additional £200 billion of regional funds should be channelled to disadvantaged parts of the country over the next two decades.