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Campaign for Better Transport: Putting the brakes on bus decline: annual bus stats show a brighter future is possible

Annual bus statistics for the year ending March 2023, published today, 30 November 2023, show a 19 per cent increase in passenger journeys in England outside London since the previous year...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 13:08

Steve Reed speech to CLA Conference

Steve Reed MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary speech at CLA Rural Business Conference, 30 November 2023

Thursday, 30 November 2023 12:33

Scotland’s pensions under threat by Westminster

Scotland’s pensions will never be safe under Westminster control, the SNP has warned...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 12:31

Boost for UK AI as Microsoft unveils £2.5 billion investment in skills and new datacentres

The Chancellor has today hailed Microsoft’s major investment in AI infrastructure and skills as critical for future growth and innovation, boosting the country as a science and technology superpower...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 12:30

JRF responds to the latest figures on statutory homelessness

The latest figures on statutory homelessness show...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 12:04

Councils pilot net zero projects with £19 million government backing

Local Net Zero Accelerator pilots will help combined authorities deliver green initiatives such as retrofitting homes and installing solar panels....

Thursday, 30 November 2023 12:02

Written statement on Elections Update - Nov 30

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Government (Simon Hoare): The Government is committed to ensuring UK elections remain secure, fair, modern, and transparent

Thursday, 30 November 2023 11:35

Transport Secretary responds to RMT ballot result

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “This is welcome news for passengers and a significant step towards resolving industrial disputes on the railway...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 11:32

Environment Secretary announces further £45 million for farming innovation as he sets out commitment to champion British agriculture

The Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has used his first major speech to set out his commitment to backing British farmers and being on the side of rural businesses...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 11:07

RSH Chair highlights landlords’ role in achieving more and better social housing

Bernadette Conroy spoke at the Social Housing Annual Conference today...

Thursday, 30 November 2023 11:06