Council to start traffic management scheme
Work is set to get underway in West Bay, Dorset, to make changes to traffic management in the local area...
Following changes agreed by West...
UK economy grew in the first quarter
Business group CBI has said the UK economy picked up in the first quarter and looks set to gain momentum in the current period...
It...
Delivering services online
John Chilver, Deputy Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources at Buckinghamshire County Council, tells why it is vital that the fight continues to convince taxpayers...
NICVA says hundreds of job losses are likely
The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action has warned that hundreds of jobs could be lost due to significant funding cuts...
Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey...
Boosting trade growth worldwide
In an interview with AG, Keith Rockwell from the World Trade Organization explains how they help countries to expand trade and boost economic growth worldwide…
Trading...
Clegg rules out multiparty government
As the first week of campaigning draws to an end, leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg has revealed he would not want to...
Smart metering for smart energy
Colin Pearson, Head of Condition Monitoring at BSRIA details the benefits of smart meters to customers and energy providers…
Smart meters bring benefits to both...
E.On fined £7.75m for overcharging customers
Energy company E.On is in trouble for overcharging customers, and has been issued a £7.75m penalty as a result...
Have you ever felt like you...
The importance of a digital economy for Europe
Günther H. Oettinger, European Commissioner for Digital Economy & Society details the importance of a digital economy and sustainable online services…
There are few business...
Businesses support Tory-led government
The Daily Telegraph has released a letter showing more than 100 company leaders have declared support for a Conservative-led government...
Among the names declaring support...
Council set to invest £38m in housing stock
Wrexham Council to invest £38m in the existing social housing stock in a bid to meet a 2020 deadline for improving standards...
Wrexham Council is...
Partnership has injected £1.5m into Lancashire
A partnership between Lancashire County Council and Funding Circle has led to growth and employment in the local area...
Lancashire County Council announced two years...
Teenagers experimenting with e-cigarettes
New research has revealed that many teenagers are using e-cigarettes, despite having never smoked before...
Research published in BMC Public Health has revealed that one...
Health and the economy on the campaign agenda
Party leaders have made new pledges today based on employment, taxation and health as the battle for Downing Street gets underway...
On the campaign trail,...
Kingfisher announces 60 B&Q stores to close
The owner of DIY chain B&Q has announced plans to close 60 stores across the UK and Ireland...
Kingfisher has revealed 60 of its B&Q...
Plastic bag levy could help NI environment groups
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark Durkan said he would use a carrier bag levy to offer funds to struggling environment groups...
Up to £1m could...
Lib Dems promise stronger Welsh economy
Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg has promised a stronger economy and a fairer society for Wales...
The Liberal Democrats...
Parents fail to notice child obesity
Researchers have warned that parents are failing to spot obesity in their children, leading to significant health consequences...
A study involving 2,976 UK families revealed...
Collaborative approach to waste would save £70m
According to a new report councils could save significant amounts of money if they work together to buy refuse trucks and wheelie bins...
The report,...
General Election: Parliament set to dissolve
Parliament is set to dissolve today, heralding the start of the election campaign for the next government...
All 650 MPs elected in 2010 will officially...
