Government announces pay rise for 2.8 million people
Low-paid workers will receive a 6.2% pay rise with a new National Living Wage (NLW) of £8.72 per hour, the biggest cash increase ever, the Government has announced today...
Tuesday, 31 December 2019 09:04
Scottish government publishes plan for connected and autonomous vehicles
Plans to keep Scotland at the forefront of developments in the connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) industry have been published...
Monday, 30 December 2019 12:41
UK satellites to help lead the fight against climate change
Ministers today announced backing for ground-breaking research analysing satellite images that will better predict the future impact of climate change...
Monday, 30 December 2019 12:38
Farmers’ £3 billion support confirmed in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today given a welcome boost to UK farmers and rural communities by announcing nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020...
Monday, 30 December 2019 09:25
Additional £35 million for Violence Reduction Units
Eighteen police and crime commissioners will receive an additional £35 million to continue funding specialist teams to tackle violent crime in their area...
Sunday, 29 December 2019 09:03
Thousands with hidden disabilities benefit from extended Blue Badge scheme
Thousands of people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other ‘invisible’ disabilities have gained access to the benefits from Blue Badges...
Saturday, 28 December 2019 08:07
Charity calls for end to nightmare rail journeys
A new report – published days before the New Year rail fare rises come into effect – is calling for an end to franchising and for city regions to have more control over their rail services...
Saturday, 28 December 2019 00:01
Mayor of Greater Manchester responds to future of rail report
THE Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has responded to The Future of Rail report, published by transport charity Campaign for Better Transport,...
Saturday, 28 December 2019 00:01
Low-emission cars to help make UK diplomats “the greenest in the world”
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is replacing diplomats’ official cars with low-carbon vehicles as part of an ambitious programme...
Thursday, 26 December 2019 07:11
Nearly 30 million walks demonstrates huge popularity of England's coastal paths
As families across the country embark on a traditional Boxing Day walk, new figures out today (26 December) reveal the huge popularity of England’s coastal paths...
Thursday, 26 December 2019 00:01