£1.5m Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme funded councils to trial PAS 191 smart columns, boosting connectivity and services like CCTV, sensors and Wi-Fi

Hunterston B nuclear power station in North Ayrshire has transferred ownership from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

The Home Office has appointed PA Consulting and Plexal as the new delivery partners for the Accelerated Capability Environment.

New minimum wage rates come into force from 1 April, following Low Pay Commission recommendations.

A raft of new measures – coming into force today (1 April 2026) – will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most.