Broadband speeds in rural areas are up to three times slower than neighbouring cities, experiencing below the national average download speed.

New research has shown that 47 per cent of Brits say that taxing unhealthy food and drinks will encourage them to cut down on these items.
Analysts Mintel has reported that making unhealthy food and drink products more expensive is likely to have an effect on 47 per cent of consumers, rising to 53 per cent when focusing upon of 16 to 34-year-olds. Regionally, Londoners are most likely to be deterred by a tax, noted as 53 per cent, compared to 38 per cent of consumers living in Scotland.

The government will review the current laws and powers to deal with unauthorised caravan sites and developments.

New Public Health England data has revealed that a child in England has a tooth removed in hospital every 10 minutes due to preventable tooth decay.

Finding savings has become ‘increasingly critical’ for local authorities who are facing continuous reductions in funding.

The Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2018 will incentivise operators to invest in the broadband network.

Oxford City Council has announced the transformation of its direct services operations into a wholly-owned social enterprise called Oxford Direct Services Ltd.

An innovative method to speed up repairs to potholes is being used in Lancashire County Council following recent cold and wet weather.

New research by the Sutton Trust has revealed that as many as 1,000 Sure Start centres across the country have closed since 2009.

New RAC research has shown that over one million fines are handed out to drivers caught in city bus lanes every year.