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Vulnerable children and public services - Peers launch new inquiry and call for evidence

The number of vulnerable children who do not have access to the public services they need has seen a marked increase since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 10:16

Scottish government announces new funding to improve charge point accessibility

The Scottish Government has awarded £210,000 to test new ways of improving accessibility across ChargePlace Scotland’s electric vehicle charging network...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 10:06

Adevinta’s purchase of Gumtree raises competition concerns, says CMA

The CMA has found that Adevinta’s anticipated £6.5bn ($9.2 billion) purchase of eCG from eBay could lead to higher prices and less choice for consumers...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 09:53

Homes England and United Trust Bank launch £250m Housing Accelerator Fund

Homes England, the Government’s housing delivery agency and United Trust Bank (UTB), an established specialist lender, have today announced a £250 million fund...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 09:46

Say Hy to the home of the future

The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are set to be built in Low Thornley, Gateshead...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 00:21

Independent report: John Penrose MP publishes proposals to strengthen UK’s competition regime

John Penrose MP has today published proposals to update the UK’s competition and consumer regime...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 00:19

Which? exposes thriving fake review industry as review manipulation businesses game Amazon Marketplace

Amazon Marketplace is facing an uphill struggle to stem the tide of fake reviews on its site as a new Which? investigation uncovers a thriving industry...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 00:01

Labour Party analysis shows places at risk of "hollowed-out high streets"

New analysis by Labour has today revealed the 20 places across the country most at risk of hollowed-out high streets...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 00:01

Measures announced to prioritise jobs and skills in Scotland

Young people, those made redundant, and people who have been unemployed for a long time, will be able to access more support...

Monday, 15 February 2021 16:17

Guidance published on nearly-zero energy buildings requirements for new buildings

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has published a circular letter that clarifies the implementation of the requirements for new buildings...

Monday, 15 February 2021 11:32