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John Swinney has been elected unopposed as leader of the SNP.

Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham city centre yesterday to protest cuts proposed by the local authority.

Nottingham City Council is the worst local authority in England, while Torridge District Council in Devon is the best, according to government performance statistics.

The Labour Party has taken Blackpool South from the Conservatives in a by-election today.

John Swinney has announced he will stand for SNP leadership and first minister of Scotland. 

The number of skilled workers arriving in the UK has fallen by a quarter in six months due to the government’s visa crackdown, new research has found. 

Polls have opened in England for the local elections.

The government has said councils will be able to buy cheaper land to help build more social and affordable homes because of new reforms coming into force today (1 May) as part of the long-term plan for housing.

 GB Features

Professor Harith Alani, director of the Knowledge Management Institute at the Open University explains how AI can be used for good and bad.

Alex Lawrence, head of health & social care, techUK sets out techUK’s Five Point Plan for CareTech.

Richard Broad, projects & communications manager, Good Homes Alliance explains how the construction industry can contribute to net zero.

James Berry from the Property Care Association (PCA) looks at causes of damp and mould, as well as explaining why tenant lifestyle should not automatically take the blame.

The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) explain some of the key benefits of sprinklers and why maintenance is a must.

Fly tipping, the illegal dumping of waste, can present serious environmental, health, and aesthetic challenges for local authorities and communities. Government Business takes a look at strategies local authorities can implement to prevent fly tipping.

 Events

05/06/2024 to 06/06/2024

DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DISRUPT

21/05/2024 to 23/05/2024

UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

Event Diary

DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DISRUPT

UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.