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19 May 2025

Funding Reform Must Deliver for Rural Communities

The latest Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee session held on 7th May 2025, placed funding and sustainability of local government finance under close examination.…

19 May 2025

Turning Connectivity Into Economic Opportunity

Mobile connectivity has become integral to daily life and the economy, with increased consumer usage and expectations. However, significant further investment is needed to deliver…

19 May 2025

New Energy Upgrades for Public Buildings Announced

The Government has announced a new round of funding to improve energy efficiency across public sector buildings, aiming to reduce energy costs and cut carbon…

19 May 2025

Great British Energy Legislation Passes Through Parliament

The Great British Energy Bill has successfully passed through Parliament, establishing a new publicly-owned energy company aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy…

19 May 2025

Ofcom Publishes Spring 2025 Connected Nations Update

Ofcom has released its Connected Nations Update: Spring 2025, providing the latest snapshot of broadband and mobile coverage across the UK. The report highlights continued…

19 May 2025

Connecting Communities Through Better Transport

Better transport – transport that is safe, accessible, affordable, reliable, integrated and green – does amazing things.  It connects communities and brings people together; creates…

19 May 2025

Safeguarding Terrestrial TV: An Update from the Broadcast 2040+ Campaign

The latest Broadcast 2040+ newsletter highlights significant progress in the ongoing campaign to protect the future of free-to-air terrestrial TV and radio services—essential sources of…

12 May 2025

Adult Social Care Reform: The Cost of Inaction

The Health and Social Care Committee has delivered a stark warning to Government: without fully understanding and addressing the true cost of inaction, efforts to…

12 May 2025

Planning and Infrastructure Bill Proposes Measures to Fast-Track Development

The Government has introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which sets out a package of proposed reforms aimed at speeding up the delivery of housing…

12 May 2025

GP Surgery Refits to Ease Appointment Access

Patients across England are set to benefit from over 8.3 million additional GP appointments each year, as part of a government-funded programme to modernise more…