Aug 17, 2026 | Health and Safety, Laws and Policies, News
New Forest District Council has said government measures announced (Friday 14 August 2026) to restrict the sale of disposable barbecues nationally will add further protection against wildfire risk in the New Forest (Hampshire), complementing existing local measures at...
Aug 13, 2026 | Laws and Policies, News, Technology and innovation
Marking the first anniversary since Alstom hosted the world’s largest-ever railway festival, passenger operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has unveiled a special dedication on one of its Intercity Express Trains celebrating the legacy of The Greatest Gathering. The...
Aug 13, 2026 | Education, Laws and Policies, News
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, hosted UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in his second week in office at its Litchurch Lane Works factory in Derby, where he announced the launch of new technical education routes. During the visit, the Prime...
Jul 21, 2026 | Finance and Markets, Laws and Policies, News
Ryan Etchells, Chief Commercial Officer at Together, said: “Andy Burnham faces many issues in his first 100 days as Prime Minister – one most pressing is reviving the UK property market in a credible way. “While there are signs of slow improvement, the...
Jul 20, 2026 | Appointments and People, Housing, Infrastructure, Laws and Policies, News
Andy Burnham’s appointment as the United Kingdom’s 59th Prime Minister marks the beginning of a new political chapter, one defined by ambitious promises to tackle the cost of living, reform public services and deliver what he described as the biggest...
Jul 15, 2026 | Heritage and Conservation, Laws and Policies, News, Projects, Sustainability
Households and contractors across the UK are being warned that seemingly minor waste disposal mistakes could lead to substantial fines, as councils and environmental agencies continue to tighten enforcement against illegal dumping. Whilst fly-tipping...