PM recommits UK to Net Zero by 2050 and pledges a “fairer” path to achieving target to ease the financial burden on British families
The Prime Minister vows to take forward a pragmatic, proportionate and realistic path to reach net zero by 2050 today (Wednesday 20 September), reducing costs on British families while still meeting international commitments. The UK has set the most ambitious target to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels – and […]
New advisory service to help businesses launch AI and digital innovations
Organisations across the country will be able to demonstrate that their new artificial intelligence and digital innovations meet regulatory requirements so they can quickly bring them to market, A new pilot scheme set to launch next year will see a number of regulators develop a multi-agency advice service providing tailored support to businesses so they […]
Smart tech to be trialled in towns and cities with £4 million funding to boost local connectivity
Smart street lamps that can charge electric vehicles and boost wireless coverage will be rolled out in towns and cities across the UK, as part of a £1.3 million pilot to test next-generation digital technologies. With the rising demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly exploring opportunities to install infrastructure on lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV columns, […]
London Underground: Thousands of staff to strike over job cuts
Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members will walk out on 4 and 6 October, which the union said would shut down the capital’s Tube service. The union has also raised safety concerns over higher workloads, more lone working and increased fatigue. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Station staff have had enough of having […]
TfL and delivery companies launch new road safety charter, to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the roads
Transport for London (TfL) and meal and grocery delivery companies have committed to improving road safety in London with the launch of a new voluntary Meal and Grocery Delivery Company Motorcycle Road Safety Charter. The Charter, signed by five companies: Deliveroo, Getir, Just Eat, Stuart and Uber Eats, consists of 10 road safety principles that […]
TfL and MOPAC announce new victim support service with Brake and RoadPeace to improve support for those affected by road traffic collisions in London
Transport for London (TfL), in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), police and charities Brake and RoadPeace, is to launch a new pilot victim support service to significantly improve support for victims of the most serious road traffic collisions in London. The service will enhance the level of support available to […]
Relaxed takeaway pints rules extended
Relaxed licensing regulations that allow pubs, restaurants and bars to sell takeaway pints without red tape holding them back have been extended. Under the relaxed regulations, which were due to expire in September and have been extended in Parliament this week, any site permitted to sell alcohol on their premises can sell for off-site consumption […]
CAMDEN ECO CHAMPION AWARDS
Camden Clean Air, is an ambitious not for profit working to improve the quality of air around our borough. The Camden Eco Champion Awards 2023 are now in full swing and you/your organisation are warmly invited to nominate anyone who lives, works or studies in Camden who goes above and beyond to protect our environment. […]
£12.4 million to help change choices about work
The projects comprise the first round of the Labour Market Evaluation and Pilots Fund, and take place over the next two years. The results will help to transform the government’s approach to the jobs market and drive forward research into best practice in employment. While the UK’s employment rate is higher than a number of […]
£45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home-grown energy
The UK’s largest malting site, a leading supplier of household paper and an innovative green fuel producer in Belfast are among those receiving a share of nearly £46 million to use cleaner, home-grown energy. Funding will help them establish a low carbon energy centre. With the help of a wind powered electric boiler, the new […]
