31 schools are to benefit from a programme to rollout gigabit-capable full fibre broadband to the most rural areas in the UK.

Liverpool City Council has appointed actor, TV presenter and environmentalist Simon O’Brien to be its first cycling champion.

A review into the devolution of local powers in Scotland has published its initial findings.

The Culture Secretary has announced new funding will bring old buildings back into use and turn them into offices, housing and creative spaces.

Michael Gove has announced that a new £10 million plan will see more than 130,000 trees planted across England’s towns and cities.

Too many children in England are being are 'unnecessarily' being admitted to mental health hospitals.

Nusrat Ghani has written to local authorities and companies to remind them of the powers they have to take greater control of their area’s bus services.

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has set out the process for establishing a working definition of Islamophobia.

The council tax system in London is becoming ‘increasingly unsustainable as a source of local government finance’ and is in need of ‘fundamental reform’.

Transport Focus has published a new guide to help bus operators and local authorities make travelling by bus a better choice for young people.
The independent watchdog says that bus operators can best secure their future by serving young passengers better, with young people remaining the least satisfied group of passengers. This is despite overall satisfaction for young bus passengers, those deemed between the ages of 16 and 18, having risen to 80 per cent.