Record number of students from deprived areas enrolling in Scottish universities
New Higher Education Student Statistics show a new overall record number of students enrolling in Scottish institutions - an increase of 8.6% compared to...
European Commission decides to register ‘Good Clothes, Fair Pay’ initiative
The European Commission has decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) which calls on the Commission to propose legislation requiring companies in the...
Lifestyle changes needed to tackle climate change, Welsh public declares in new survey
84% of the 1,149 participants of a Welsh government survey believe that the way the we live our lives needs to 'substantially change' to...
Alok Sharma becomes full-time COP26 president
Alok Sharma has been appointed as full-time President of the UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow this November, while Kwasi Kwarteng has been appointed...
Councils should lead the local battle against climate change, survey says
The public expects councils to take a leading role in fight against climate change, according to a recent survey by the Association for Public Service Excellence...
New Skidmore report calls for policies to help local authorities reach net zero
In the wake of Rishi Sunak's net zero announcements last week, the former Energy Minister who was responsible for signing the UK’s net zero...
Oils, food waste and algae to power RAF jets under new Ministry of Defence...
Algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under new Ministry of Defence (MOD) plans to slash carbon emissions.
Aircraft including F-35s, Typhoons...
Consultation approved for Birmingham’s Air Quality Action Plan
An action plan to improve air quality across Birmingham city centre and its surrounding suburbs has been approved to go out to public consultation.
Members...
Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman agree revised Memorandum of Understanding
To support changes to the Housing Ombudsman Scheme, the Regulator of Social Housing and the Housing Ombudsman have agreed a revised Memorandum of Understanding
The basis...
Northern Ireland publishes research on transport changes needed to help tackle the climate emergency
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the publication of four research projects commissioned by her Department as part of its input to the Executive’s...
