New rail system could be hacked
Expert and government adviser Professor David Stupples has warned that a new high-tech rail system could be hacked, leading to a serious crash...
The high-tech...
Welsh culture receives £2.7m boost
Museums, libraries, and archives in Wales are set to receive a £2.7m boost...
Following recommendations made in a Culture and Poverty report by Kay Andrews,...
Lack of chargers slows electric car sales
Car dealers have warned that a lack of rapid charging points in Cumbria is preventing sales of electric vehicles from taking off
A lack of...
Tackling antibiotic resistance
Andrew Miller MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee sheds light on why the next government must make tackling antibiotic resistance a public...
Council will contribute to City Region Deal
East Lothian Council has confirmed it will contribute almost £75,000 towards a project aimed at strengthening the local economy...
A joint project between East Lothian...
Rail fare to increase despite Cameron’s pledge
Rail fare in the Cotswolds is set to rise just 10 days after the general election despite pledges from David Cameron to freeze prices...
Despite...
Clegg makes public sector pay pledge
Under new plans from the Liberal Democrats millions of public sector workers would see better wages...
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg said public...
Councils and businesses need to work together
A senior local authority executive has called for Nottinghamshire councils and businesses to work together ahead of cuts
The Deputy Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County...
European Parliament criticises EFSI budget plans
The European Parliament has said the European Fund for Strategic Investments should not shave money off the Horizon 2020 research budget to make up...
Outsourcing ICT will save council 20 per cent
The London Borough of Harrow has signed a contract to outsource its ICT services, which will save an estimated 20 per cent...
A five year...
Lib Dems to double second home council tax
The Liberal Democrats will give local authorities the power to charge more council tax on second homes
A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats insisted a...
Saving money through energy efficiency
Gregor Paterson-Jones, Managing Director of Energy Efficiency at the Green Investment Bank (GIB) details how a street lighting revolution could save local authorities millions of...
Starting pay in Scotland rises
According to the latest figures, the starting pay for permanent jobs in Scotland has increased
Figures from the latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs...
SNP lays out its election manifesto
Launching the SNP's general election manifesto, Nicola Sturgeon says her party will represent the interest of voters across the UK...
Today, the Scottish National Party...
24-hour transport strike for Northern Ireland
Public transport workers in Northern Ireland are set to go on strike for the second time, impacting bus and rail services across the nation
Union...
UK economy expected to grow by 2.8 per cent
A new report has predicted the UK economy will see growth in the year ahead, despite the political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election...
An EY...
Water in the city
With population growth, urbanisation and economic development, the demand for freshwater in urban areas are increasing throughout Europe. At the same time, climate change...
Worcestershire hospital brings in crisis doctor
Pressure at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has led to a doctor who is usually drafted in to tackle major disasters being brought in...
Health bosses have...
Record £6.1bn engine order for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has announced it has received its largest order to date after it was asked to supply £6.1bn worth of engines
Airline company Emirates has...
Unemployment falls to 1.84 million
Official figures have revealed that UK unemployment fell to 1.84 million in the three months to February...
Unemployment figures have seen an improvement, according to...
