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39 more cities earn EU mission label for climate neutrality efforts

The European Commission has awarded the prestigious EU Mission Label to 39 additional cities as part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.

Rail fare to increase despite Cameron’s pledge

Rail fare in the Cotswolds is set to rise just 10 days after the general election despite pledges from David Cameron to freeze prices... Despite...

Clegg makes public sector pay pledge

Under new plans from the Liberal Democrats millions of public sector workers would see better wages... Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg said public...

Councils and businesses need to work together

A senior local authority executive has called for Nottinghamshire councils and businesses to work together ahead of cuts The Deputy Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County...

European Parliament criticises EFSI budget plans

The European Parliament has said the European Fund for Strategic Investments should not shave money off the Horizon 2020 research budget to make up...

Outsourcing ICT will save council 20 per cent

The London Borough of Harrow has signed a contract to outsource its ICT services, which will save an estimated 20 per cent... A five year...

Lib Dems to double second home council tax

The Liberal Democrats will give local authorities the power to charge more council tax on second homes A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats insisted a...

Saving money through energy efficiency

Gregor Paterson-Jones, Managing Director of Energy Efficiency at the Green Investment Bank (GIB) details how a street lighting revolution could save local authorities millions of...

Starting pay in Scotland rises

According to the latest figures, the starting pay for permanent jobs in Scotland has increased Figures from the latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs...

SNP lays out its election manifesto

Launching the SNP's general election manifesto, Nicola Sturgeon says her party will represent the interest of voters across the UK... Today, the Scottish National Party...

24-hour transport strike for Northern Ireland

Public transport workers in Northern Ireland are set to go on strike for the second time, impacting bus and rail services across the nation Union...

UK economy expected to grow by 2.8 per cent

A new report has predicted the UK economy will see growth in the year ahead, despite the political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election... An EY...

Water in the city

With population growth, urbanisation and economic development, the demand for freshwater in urban areas are increasing throughout Europe. At the same time, climate change...

Worcestershire hospital brings in crisis doctor

Pressure at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has led to a doctor who is usually drafted in to tackle major disasters being brought in... Health bosses have...

Record £6.1bn engine order for Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce has announced it has received its largest order to date after it was asked to supply £6.1bn worth of engines Airline company Emirates has...

Unemployment falls to 1.84 million

Official figures have revealed that UK unemployment fell to 1.84 million in the three months to February... Unemployment figures have seen an improvement, according to...

SNP and Labour clash in the debate

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon warned she would only support Ed Miliband as PM if he can show his party is “better than the Tories”... Last...

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