£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 […]
Government delivers over one billion pounds of support to over 100,000 small firms
A government backed loan scheme created to help entrepreneurs start and scale up their business has now provided over £1 billion of funding to over 100,000 businesses. Through this combined access to finance and expert advice, more small businesses can develop and reach their potential, delivering economic growth and a boost to local communities. Read […]
TfL sets out bold new strategy for making buses safer
Transport for London has published a new Bus Safety Strategy that outlines specific actions to be taken to achieve its Vision Zero goals for the bus network, which aim to reduce the number of deaths caused by bus collisions and for zero serious injuries by 2041. The aim of the strategy is to set out […]
Mayor sets out next phase of 4G and 5G across the Tube network as first West End stations go live
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has set out the next phase of the introduction of high-speed mobile coverage across the Tube network as the first stations in the West End got 4G and 5G mobile coverage. Customers using the Central line between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road are the latest to benefit from […]
Staying well in hot weather
The hot weather can cause some serious health problems for older people and people with long-term conditions. Young children and rough sleepers can also be particularly vulnerable when exposed to high heat. Try to keep sun exposure to a minimum, particularly between 11am and 3pm. If you have to go out, try to walk in […]
Westminster Council introduces dockless e-bike parking bays
With over 3,000 dockless bikes in the city at any time, it’s becoming a challenge to keep the pavements free from dumped bikes. Westminster Council are working to encourage cleaner, low emission transport in the city but some dockless bike users are causing problems by blocking footways and making it hard for pedestrians, especially those […]
£880k available for proposals to help reduce cyber risk across defence
The Defence and Security Accelerator is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition Reducing Cyber Risk Across Defence. Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with potentially more impact on military operations. This Themed Competition seeks proposals that will help to quantify and reduce the cyber risk across Defence, enhance digital resilience and enable Defence to […]
Government announces new welfare reforms to help thousands into work
A consultation, launched on Tuesday 5 September, will consider changes to the Work Capability Assessment, with proposals to ensure it is delivering the right outcomes for supporting those most in need. The consultation will look at updating the Work Capability Assessment’s categories so they better reflect the modern world of work and the opportunities more […]
Households to be protected from ‘excessive’ electricity bill profits
Households and businesses are to receive extra protection from artificially inflated electricity bills in a crackdown on generators attempting to make excessive profits. Ofgem has announced new rules to take effect this winter to prevent generators from manipulating supply and demand on Britain’s electricity transmission network. Read the full story
