2.7 million motorists denied new E10 petrol, report claims
A new report has revealed that more than 2.7 million motorists are being denied use of the optimal greener petrol and are witnessing a poorer performance in their vehicles using the existing E5 petrol.
One million public sector workers to benefit from pay rise
Around one million public sector workers are set to benefit from the biggest pay rise in almost 10 years, the government announced today (24 July 2018)
Environment Agency improves incident response to tackle impacts of dry weather
The Environment Agency has stepped up its incident response to tackle the impacts of continued dry weather, following the driest June since 1925
Government salutes pioneering females in British farming at Royal Welsh Show
Leading women from the food and farming sectors from around the country will join Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns at an event to celebrate Welsh women’s contributions to British farming at the Royal Welsh Show today
Severe obesity in children reaches record high
Levels of severe obesity in children aged 10 to 11 years have reached the highest point since records began, according to new figures published today by Public Health England
Yorkshire apprentices will take leading role in UK’s future rail network
Graduates of the National College for High-Speed Rail in Yorkshire are set to play a leading role in designing, building and operating the UK's future rail network, the Transport Secretary has stated
UK hosts first ever Global Disability Summit
The Department for International Development will today host the UK Government's first ever Global Disability Summit to shine a light on the discrimination and stigma faced by up to 1 billion people globally who have a disability
High Speed 2 Ltd appoints Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Richard Robinson joins High Speed 2 as Chief Operating Officer from AECOM and Michael Bradley CB joins as Chief Financial Officer from Defence Equipment and Support
Education secretary announces new online resources to reduce teacher workload
Head teachers will receive more support to reduce teacher workload from unnecessary and time-consuming tasks, under plans set out by Education Secretary Damian Hinds
Heat networks must be regulated, CMA study finds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that heat networks in Great Britain must be regulated after publishing the final findings of its 7-month study
Rural households spend much more of their income on energy bills than others
Rural households across the United States spend a disproportionately high share of their income on energy bills — about 40% more than their metropolitan counterparts, according to a new report r the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) coalition
Full fibre broadband and 5G future for all
Mandatory full fibre broadband for all new build homes and new priority to connect hard-to-reach rural areas are key measures proposed in a national, long-term strategy for UK telecommunications
DVLA launches new national eyesight awareness campaign
DVLA is asking drivers to look again in a new EYE 735T campaign that is being launched today (Monday 23 July)
Why the government needs to be a leader in cyber security for a digital...
Alastair Hartrup, CEO of Network Critical, explains why he believes that the Government really needs to be a leader in the cyber security space if the digital world is going to remain safe
New report shows data-driven approach needed if renewables are to recover
Solar photovoltaics (PV) and onshore wind are at or near the point where they can supply electricity to the grid without subsidy. But one of the key factors that hinders new developments is uncertainty about the costs and delays involved in gaining access to the UK’s electricity grid
More than half of diabetics are treated for mental health problems, study reveals
A study commissioned by Ieso Digital Health shows that over half of those living with type 1 and 2 diabetes are affected by mental health problems.
Government discuss E10 fuel in low carbon fuels consultation
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation today on whether and how it should introduce E10 fuel - which contains more bioethanol than traditional petrol - to the UK market
UK airports set to benefit from revolution in autonomous vehicle technology
A new report commissioned by Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial and Property Unit Trust) has highlighted the scale of progress and future potential for the adoption of automated transport and logistics technology at UK airports
HS2 Conference: Unlocking huge development, regeneration and economic growth opportunities
On the 7th November, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together in Birmingham for the HS2 Economic Growth Conference supported by HS2 Ltd – the largest business conference of the year focused on driving and unlocking the huge economic growth opportunities which HS2 will bring to the UK
Health experts warn of the dangers caused by lack of hygiene while camping
Thousands of people across the UK risk damage to their health and sight this summer by lack of hygiene while on camping holidays this summer, warn health experts at Optical Express