Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050
Transport decarbonisation plan for cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 06:20
IPPR: Cross-party commission unveils blueprint to take UK to net zero as it warns fairness is key to winning public support
Wide-ranging plans to decarbonise the UK economy, repair nature and build a fairer society are unveiled today in a major report that argues for a new approach to achieving net zero and protecting our natural world...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
System of local government audit covering £100 billion of public spending a year close to “breaking point” says PAC
In a report published today the Commons Public Accounts Committee says Government’s oversight of local government audit has become “increasingly complacent”...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
Labour challenges Conservative rebels to back "Use it or lose it" Planning Bill
Labour will today (Wednesday) introduce legislation in the House of Commons to protect local communities’ voices and speed up housebuilding, and challenge Conservative MPs to back it...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
With more than one-in-10 people on waiting lists for treatment in some areas now is not the time to reorganise NHS
Analysis from Labour has revealed more than one-in-10 people are on waiting lists for NHS treatment in twenty-two NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
Upgrades and electrification of Wales’ ageing rail infrastructure should be addressed by UK-Welsh collaboration that would improve services for customers
The Welsh Affairs Committee has today called for a new Wales Rail Board to be in place by the Autumn – comprised of UK and Welsh government bodies – that can consider improvements and upgrades to Wales’ ageing rail network...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
Labour calls for government to ban perpetrators of online racist abuse from football grounds
Labour is calling on the Government to use the upcoming Online Safety Bill to give courts the power to ban anyone convicted of racist abuse online from attending football matches...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
Music helped Britain survive lockdown as public throw support behind return of live music - UK Music survey shows
UK Music, the collective voice of the music industry, today (Wednesday 14th July) publishes a major new survey that reveals the crucial role music played in helping people through Covid-19 lockdowns
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
LGA: Cross-government strategy needed for children and young people
A cross-Government strategy is needed for children and young people to ensure they are at the heart of the national recovery and can thrive, no matter where they are from, the Local Government Association urges today...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01
Innovative nature projects awarded funding to drive private investment and tackle climate change
Projects to restore kelp forests, create new woodland, deliver natural flood risk management, and improve water quality...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:01