2025 strongest year for solar deployment

29 May 2026
2025 strongest year for solar deployment
New data from the government shows that 2025 was the strongest year on record for solar deployment, with 269,000 installations completed across the UK.
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Solar roof

Govia Thameslink Railway to enter into public ownership

29 May 2026
Govia Thameslink Railway to enter into public ownership
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership on Sunday 31st May.
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Gatwick train

£7.5 million for third new national forest

28 May 2026
£7.5 million for third new national forest
The government has committed up to £7.5 million over a five-year period to support the creation of a third new national forest.
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Forest

£30 million to restore nature across England

27 May 2026
£30 million to restore nature across England
The government has announced a £30 million fund to restore and create wildlife-rich habitats across England’s landscapes
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Trees

Inquiry into falling primary school rolls

26 May 2026
Inquiry into falling primary school rolls
The cross-party House of Lords Public Services Committee has launched an inquiry into falling primary school rolls.
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School kids running

Swinney appoints cabinet

22 May 2026
Swinney appoints cabinet
Reappointed first minister of Scotland, John Swinney has named his new cabinet.
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Holyrood

New taskforce to shape future of mass transit

22 May 2026
New taskforce to shape future of mass transit
The government has launched a new mass transit taskforce to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently.
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tram