Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on environment
The National Drought Group has urged people to use water wisely following a meeting to discuss pressure on water resources and the environment following this summer’s heat wave..
Friday, 31 August 2018 13:12
European Commission recommends to end biannual clock change - quote from Heidi Hautala MEP
On the announcement that the European Commission will recommend ending the biannual clock change after mass public reaction to a European Citizens Initiative on the issue...
Friday, 31 August 2018 12:03
European Commission: Summertime Consultation: 84% want Europe to stop changing the clock
The European Commission has today published the preliminary results of the public consultation on clock change in Europe...
Friday, 31 August 2018 11:58
Lords to quiz two government departments on plans to create a stronger rural economy
Over two evidence sessions on Tuesday 4th September, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy will ask representatives from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG) how their departments are tackling the distinctive challenges facing rural areas...
Friday, 31 August 2018 11:57
Over £15 million of funding sourced for small business
The Bank Referral Scheme helped businesses find finance after they were rejected by their bank...
Friday, 31 August 2018 10:22
Farmers, growers and processors asked for views on AHDB
A 10-week exercise is seeking views on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Friday, 31 August 2018 09:37
Mayor calls on government to halt Universal Credit rollout
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the government to immediately pause its rollout of Universal Credit for the good of Londoners in most need of support...
Friday, 31 August 2018 09:29
Government saves £300m in two years by preventing fraud and error
The government’s National Fraud Initiative (NFI) has saved over £300 million in taxpayers’ money over the last two years...
Friday, 31 August 2018 07:25
More support to help schools with costs
Practical support and advice is published for schools to help save money on the £10 billion spent each year on non-staffing costs...
Friday, 31 August 2018 07:21
Angela Rayner responds to LGA analysis on the number of secondary school places
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to Local Government Association analysis on the number of secondary school places, said...
Friday, 31 August 2018 07:18