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Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 to 23 March) starts today, which is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
It aims to tran...

Tomorrow (Saturday 15 March) is Digital Cleanup Day, which is a day dedicated to cleaning up our digital lives, just like we clean up our physical environment on

Today (14 March) is World Sleep Day, which unites global experts, organisations, and advocates to raise awareness about the crucial role of sleep in health and well-being.
The theme for thi...

In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled that the UK government acted unlawfully by setting fish catch limits above scientifically recommended levels, dealing a significant blow to the

The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and businesses.

Tomorrow (Saturday 8 March) is International Women's Day, and this years theme from the UN is "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment".
Collectively for Int...

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has outlined significant changes to packaging waste management in the UK through its Ex...

Tomorrow is Zero Discrimination Day (1 March), where we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life, and live it with dignity.
It highlights how people can become inf...
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According to a think tank, the government will struggle to fulfil its home building and growth ambitions unless it introduces flexible zoning and removes discretion from the planning system.
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According to research updated in February, at least eight out of 10 planning departments are short of staff, undermining the government's flagship policy to build 1.5 million homes.
The fin...

In a decisive move to prevent tragedies akin to the Grenfell Tower fire, the UK government has unveiled comprehensive reforms targeting building safety and industry accountability.
This ann...

The City Property Association (CPA) has called into question current rules in the London Plan regarding the provision of bike storage spaces.
As it stands, the CPA has calculated that under...

New guidance to protect Britain's midwives from excessive nitrous oxide exposure was published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the 6 February.
The guidan...

An inspection programme by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has led to major improvements in the offshore industry.
The HSE inspected 13...

Local authorities are being invited to apply for bursaries to pay for graduate planner salaries as part of a drive to attract new talent into the profession.
Under the Local Government Asso...