RAC: Poor state of local roads is number-one concern for drivers despite drop in car use in the pandemic
Despite a dramatic fall in car use seen during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, the poor state of local roads is officially the UK’s most widespread motoring concern in 2020...
Monday, 14 December 2020 00:01
Extra help for rough sleepers with drug and alcohol dependency
Rough sleepers across England will receive extra support to help them recover from drug and alcohol misuse...
Monday, 14 December 2020 00:01
Impact of traffic congestion on the operation of buses to be raised in House of Lords question
Next Wednesday, the question of the National Bus Strategy for England will be raised in the House of Lords by Lord Bradshaw...
Sunday, 13 December 2020 22:47
Starmer warns that rough sleeping crisis this Christmas is “just the tip of an iceberg” of poverty and destitution
Keir Starmer has called on the Prime Minister to tackle a looming crisis in rough sleeping this Christmas, warning it is “just the tip of an iceberg”...
Sunday, 13 December 2020 22:30
Technology and the future of the government workforce
The government has no clear strategy for adapting to how new technology will radically transform the way it works and the workforce it will need...
Sunday, 13 December 2020 18:14
Transcript of PM's address at the Climate Ambition Summit
The Prime Minister addressed the opening of the Climate Ambition Summit earlier today. The virtual summit has been convened by the UK with the UN and France...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:40
Call to CEOs of private financial institutions to join the Race to Zero ahead of COP26
COP26 President Alok Sharma and the Prime Minister’s Finance Advisor for COP26 Mark Carney are today urging CEOs of global private financial institutions...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:34
Open consultation - Aligning UK international support for the clean energy transition
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is seeking views on further enabling UK clean energy exports and timing of implementation of policy shift...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:28
Transport Secretary announces up to £3 million for coach services to meet Christmas travel demand
A support package worth up to £3 million that will enable coach operators to provide additional scheduled services over the Christmas travel window...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:21
LGA – Christmas shoppers warned about risk of buying illegal, unsafe toys online
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be vigilant when buying toys online this year, and to look out for tell-tale signs of fake and potentially dangerous products as criminals exploit a festive surge in demand for toys...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01