PM announces £5bn bus and cycle fund: Campaign for Better Transport reaction
Responding to the Prime Minister's announcement of £5 billion for buses and cycling, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:26
Expected HS2 announcement - Andy McDonald comments
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting ahead of the government’s expected announcement on HS2, said...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:21
Major boost for bus services as PM outlines new vision for local transport
Bus services across the country will be transformed with simpler fares, thousands of new buses, improved routes and higher frequencies...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:19
Improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2021 agreements
Farmers and land managers encouraged to apply for an agreement with simplified 2021 Countryside Stewardship scheme to help them protect the environment...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:18
End to automatic early release of terrorists
Emergency legislation will end the automatic early release of terrorist offenders, as the government takes decisive action to protect the public and keep our streets safe...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:16
LGA responds to the Air Team report on air pollution
Responding to a report by the Air Team which found more than a quarter of children’s sports grounds analysed in five UK cities have dangerous air pollution...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:13
HM Inspectorate of Prisons report on HMP Wormwood Scrubs: Impressive, though fragile, improvement
HMP Wormwood Scrubs — built in the late nineteenth century and one of the country’s most famous prisons — was found to have made encouraging progress since a very troubling inspection two years ago...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 00:01
Should the UK continue to spring forward and fall back? Lords EU Committee publishes its report on EU proposals to end clock changes
The Government must fully assess the implications for the UK if the EU goes ahead with proposals to end seasonal clock changes...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 00:01
Government confirms plans to introduce import controls
Today, the government has confirmed plans to introduce import controls on EU goods at the border after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020...
Monday, 10 February 2020 17:33
Commons Library briefing note on Local Government air quality responsibilities
This House of Commons Library briefing describes local authorities' responsibilities to safeguard or improve air quality in their areas...
Monday, 10 February 2020 16:06