More than half of the lighting in London’s bus shelters are now LED as part of TfL’s journey to net-zero
Transport for London has now converted more than 50 per cent of lighting in bus shelters across London to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting to reduce waste, energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. This is just another step TfL is taking towards decarbonising its operations by 2030. Before and after testing by TfL showed that […]
The Coronation Invitation
Buckingham Palace is pleased to share the invitation for the Coronation, which will be issued in due course to over 2,000 guests who will form the congregation in Westminster Abbey. It is also announced today that eight Pages of Honour have been chosen to attend Their Majesties during the Coronation Service. Learn more
£161 million contract for F-35 jet maintenance supports 140 UK jobs
The UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161 million contract, keeping them ready for global combat operations. Based at RAF Marham, home of the UK Lightning Force, the investment sustains around 140 UK jobs – 130 directly at the Norfolk base, with around 10 more through […]
ULEZ Scrappage scheme
The Mayor of London has launched a new £110m scrappage scheme providing financial assistance to help eligible Londoners scrap their highest polluting vehicles to prepare for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. Following the success of the last scrappage scheme, which saw the removal […]
New industry and government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation
Measures to help boost the freight sector are moving forward from 5 April 2023, as a new government-industry forum is launched to help the sector decarbonise and ensure its long-term sustainability. Established as part of the Future of Freight plan, the Freight Energy Forum is meeting today to bring government and industry together to support the sector […]
New plan for cleaner and more plentiful water
A new plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future has been set out by the government on 4 April. The Plan for Water covers both the water environment – how clean it is – and water resources – how much of it we have. It brings together the significant action […]
Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June
Millions across England are encouraged to ‘Hop Around for £2’ this spring as the £2 bus fare cap is extended to 30 June 2023. Thanks to £75 million of extra government investment, the fare cap means passengers can save on single bus tickets, helping them travel more affordably to education, work and medical appointments. Extended from […]
Companies that pollute our waters could face unlimited penalties
Tougher penalties and fines on water companies will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey is expected to announce next week, making polluters pay for the damage they cause to the environment. This fund will deliver on-the-ground improvements to water quality and support local groups and community-led schemes which […]
Changes to business rates rules for self-catering properties
From April 2023, new eligibility rules for business rates will apply to self-catering properties in England and Wales. If you don’t meet these rules your property will become eligible for paying Council Tax. The rules will be used in assessments from 1 April 2023. The information about lettings during the 2022/23 operating year will be […]
UK space sector income reaches £17.5 billion as jobs and services grow
The amount the UK space sector brings to the economy has grown by £1 billion, helping launch new business and create jobs across the country, according to new figures. Figures in the latest Size & Health of the UK Space Industry report show the number of space organisations identified across the UK rose from 1,293 […]
