People living near a major Highways England roads project have benefitted from new quieter roadworks.
Link: Strong but silent type of rig brings quieter roadworks
Source: Gov Press Releases
New analysis shows one third fall in number of vulnerable people sleeping rough linked to government initiative
The government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative is having a significant impact on reducing the numbers of vulnerable people sleeping rough on the country’s streets.
Link: New analysis shows one third fall in number of vulnerable people sleeping rough linked to government initiative
Source: Gov Press Releases
Cash boost to crackdown on illegal building on nation’s Green Belt
Councils across the country are set to benefit from a slice of nearly £2 million to crack down on illegal developments on the nation’s Green Belt.
Link: Cash boost to crackdown on illegal building on nation’s Green Belt
Source: Gov Press Releases
Census rehearsal taking place this autumn
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is carrying out a census rehearsal this October, in preparation for the next census in 2021.
Link: Census rehearsal taking place this autumn
Source: Gov Press Releases
£730,000 to boost diversity, wellbeing and skills in maritime
Increased funding for maritime careers and the welfare of seafarers
Link: £730,000 to boost diversity, wellbeing and skills in maritime
Source: Gov Press Releases
Universities Minister gives speech at Universities UK conference
Universities Minister Chris Skidmore sets out his ambitions for building on UK universities international reputation for cutting edge research.
Link: Universities Minister gives speech at Universities UK conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
Education Secretary addresses Universities UK conference
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson sets a challenge to the higher education sector to ensure wider access to universities to students from all backgrounds
Link: Education Secretary addresses Universities UK conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Link: The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
General licences: survey marks new phase of review
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
Link: General licences: survey marks new phase of review
Source: Gov Press Releases
Councils awarded over £750,000 to improve services through digital technology
Includes projects aimed at improving online housing repairs services and making websites for planning applications easier to use.
Link: Councils awarded over £750,000 to improve services through digital technology
Source: Gov Press Releases