Better buses on the way as government introduces new legislation to boost local control of services

The Bus Services Bill will overhaul how bus services operate, delivering on our commitment to improve living standards across the country.




Ministerial appointment: 17 December 2024

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.




Farmer receives suspended prison sentence for waste offences

A Leicestershire farmer has been successfully prosecuted for polluting his fields and neighbouring land and for failing to comply with environmental permits.




Net Zero Council   

Government relaunches the Net Zero Council, expanding its membership to include civil society and local government.




Guidance: Bluetongue: get free testing for your animals

How livestock keepers in a bluetongue zone can get free bluetongue testing for their animals.