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LGA survey: 6 in 10 councils will be unable to provide extra local welfare support when Household Support ends

More than four out of five councils expect demand for welfare support to increase over winter, just as vital dedicated funding for vulnerable households is due to run out, councils warn...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 10:01

New report shows offshore wind industry in New Zealand can flourish through UK collaboration

A new report published today illustrates the unique opportunity that the UK and New Zealand have to unlock the full potential of New Zealand’s offshore wind industry...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 08:35

UK Government releases millions in new funding to protect Port Talbot steel supply chain and the support workers

The UK Government is announcing the immediate release of £13.5 million in funding to support supply chain businesses and workers affected by Tata Steel’s decision to transition to greener steelmaking...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 08:34

Pupils lack support with next steps after school, poll finds

This A-level results day, as hundreds of thousands of students find out their grades and plan their next steps, UK charity The Social Mobility Foundation is calling on the government to improve access to opportunities...

Thursday, 15 August 2024 00:01

Revenue foregone: train operating companies

Explains the approach taken by the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) to estimate the scale of direct revenue impacts due to national rail strikes in Great Britain since June 2022...

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 18:49

Major breakthrough in rail dispute could signal end of national strikes

Following a series of positive talks led by the government, ASLEF has today (14 August 2024) agreed to recommend a new pay proposal to its members...

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 18:46

Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work Pay

British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay...

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 17:28

London Assembly's Environment Committee responds to Ofwat consultation

The London Assembly Environment Committee has today responded to Ofwat’s consultation on the PR2024 draft determinations, which set out the level of service that customers can expect...

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 13:59

Scotland’s whisky distillers to benefit from funding towards development of green hydrogen hub

Scotland’s whisky distillers are to benefit from government funding towards the development of a green hydrogen hub in Moray...

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 13:51

MHRA approves Zolbetuximab

A new targeted cancer treatment, given in combination with a standard chemotherapy, for adults with stomach (gastric) or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer has today...

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 11:51