Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Thirteen key areas with elected mayors will initially gain these enhanced powers. These include prominent city regions such as Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, the West of England, and the…
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Over the past two weeks, the familiar sound of children’s laughter and chatter has once again filled Scotland’s school playgrounds. Their summer breaks, typically commencing in late June or early…
Carney faces crucial test after calling Trump’s bluff
The United States and Canada have entered into uncharted, and frankly, precarious, territory. The long-standing allies and bedrock economic partners, who have for decades enjoyed the benefits of a largely…
Not ‘poor enough’: Do people use London’s pay-it-forward schemes?
A subtle yet profound movement of community support is quietly gaining traction across London, offering a lifeline in the form of "pay-it-forward" schemes. These initiatives, where individuals donate into a…
Barnsley Council set to rescind 2019 climate emergency declaration
At the heart of Barnsley’s existing environmental framework are two key strategies: Zero40 and Zero45. Zero40 is the council’s internal environmental strategy, meticulously designed to guide its own operations and…
Carney calls Trump’s fresh tariffs a ‘miscalculation’ after trade talks collapse
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly condemned a fresh wave of United States tariffs, labeling them a "miscalculation" and an attempt to "hurt and divide us" following the dramatic…
North Tyneside taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike
The NTHCA’s submission specifically targets hackney carriages, which are the traditional black cabs or purpose-built taxis that can be hailed directly on the street or found waiting at designated taxi…
Economic adviser O’Neill rules out government job but urges boldness on devolution.
Lord Jim O’Neill, the distinguished economist and crossbench peer, has confirmed he will not be taking on a formal role within a potential future government led by Andy Burnham, despite…
Make a Difference Awards NI: Belfast ‘hidden gem’ among finalists
The ‘hidden gem’ offering a place to grow, connect and heal. Annadale Community Centre’s grounds, once a neglected strip of grass, have been transformed into a vibrant, flourishing garden over…
Torfaen becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires.
A small county in Wales, Torfaen, surprisingly registered among the world’s highest carbon emissions per square kilometre in July, a shocking consequence of severe wildfires, according to a prominent charity,…
















