Reaction to Donald Trump election win at Web Summit
Donald Trump has won the US presidential race, provoking anger and indignation in speakers from the tech community at Web Summit 2016
The reactions of...
Open cities are the future, says Lisbon mayor at Web Summit
Inclusive, open cities and societies will be key as we tackle climate change and embrace technological progress, says Lisbon mayor at Web Summit
Open cities...
New lower benefits cap takes effect across UK
A new, lower benefits cap - a limit on the income working age households can receive in certain benefits - comes into force today...
High Court rules government cannot leave EU without vote
The High Court has ruled that the government cannot begin the formal process to leave the EU without first consulting Parliament
Prime Minister Theresa May...
London councils ask for help to care for refugee children
Eight London councils have written to Home Secretary Amber Rudd to ask for additional support for unaccompanied refugee children arriving from France
Refugee children need...
Promoting cohesion in Bratislava
Pavol Frešo, President of the Bratislava Self-Governing Region outlines to AG, why events such as the COR Summit back in July are so important...
County council votes against Lincolnshire devolution
Members of Lincolnshire County Council have voted against devolution in the region, putting the deal at risk of delay or cancellation
Devolution in Lincolnshire could...
Britain expects to be part of EU decision-making until Brexit
The Prime Minister has said she expects the UK will be part of any decisions made relating to the EU until Brexit occurs
The Brexit...
Nicola Sturgeon confirms new Scottish independence bill has been published
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a new draft independence bill will be published this week setting out the rules for a second referendum…
A...
A new comprehensive approach to humanitarian aid
M F Warrender at AG, highlights the work of the European Commission, in particular EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides,...
Article 50 will be triggered by the end of March 2017
After months of speculating, the UK now has a timeframe for when Article 50 will be triggered and the process of exiting the EU...
Italy’s PM says UK will not have special rights post-Brexit
Italy’s PM says the UK should not expect to have more rights than other countries outside the EU following Brexit…
During an interview the BBC,...
Birmingham to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham is to launch a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, it has emerged…
A feasibility study from Birmingham City Council has revealed...
Councils need to protect tenants from rogue landlords
A new poll has revealed the majority of Scottish people think councils have a responsibility to protect tenants in the Private Rented Sector…
Rogue landlords...
£46m spent on pay public sector staff suspended on full pay
According to a new investigation by ITV’s Tonight programme, at least £46m of taxpayer’s money has been spent on public sector staff suspended on...
PM pledges UK support to help tackle migration crisis
The Prime Minister has demonstrated at President Obama’s Refugee Summit in New York, how the UK is leading the international response to mass migration...
County Council plans to develop more sustainable energy
According to new plans by West Sussex County Council, local communities are to benefit from more sustainable energy being produced in the area…
The new...
Infrastructure investment – will Westminster deliver?
Julian Francis, Director of Policy and External Affairs at ACE discusses what should be expected from the upcoming Autumn Statement and its impact on...
Funding boost for cycling in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has been granted funding of £1.2m to enable children in the city to receive cycle training…
Tens of thousands of children in...
City Council agrees pooled budget for adult homeless housing in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire City Council is to enter into a pooled budget arrangement with partners across the county to help support homeless accommodation for adults…
The decision...
