Customer News
Our customers are many and varied. Here are a selection of stories crafted and published via our Integrated Newsrooms
Welsh primary school meals served with a £8 million boost
Universal Primary Free School Meals across Wales are to benefit from an estimated additional £8m investment over the coming two years, with the price spent per meal to rise from £3.20 to £3:40.
Schools and public buildings across Wales to cut bills with Great British Energy funding
Schools and other public buildings across Wales will receive solar panels as part of £9m funding to reduce energy bills and decarbonise public buildings.
Bus services to be brought back into public control
A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has today (Tuesday 9 December) been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK.
Senedd backs measures to create a smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping
Senedd Members have today supported a historic Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.
Murder investigation following death of 15-year-old boy
Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “We’re deeply shocked and saddened that a 15-year-old boy has died following a stabbing on Westbourne Road this afternoon (Tuesday, 9 December).
Building the right homes for the Cotswold district – not just more houses
A note from Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader, Cotswold District Council
Delivery of new bins from January ahead of changes to waste service
New bins will be delivered to residents from January as Dudley Council introduces a new waste and recycling service in line with national government legislation.
Construction at Ayrshire Innovation Park gets underway
Construction of the Ayrshire Innovation Park (AIP), at Moorfield in Kilmarnock, is officially underway and officials gathered in Kilmarnock to celebrate the start of this £48.8m Ayrshire Growth Deal project.
Greengrocer and paella specialist win Islington’s Market Trader Awards 2025
Two much-loved Chapel Market traders named Islington’s 2025 Market Traders of the Year, honouring their dedication, quality, and character.
Muirkirk Primary celebrates silver Rights Respecting Award
Muirkirk Primary held a special celebration recently, to mark earning a Silver: Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF, a leading organisation supporting children and their rights across the world.
Statement on Hackney Carnival from Cllr Chris Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Culture
Hackney remains committed to supporting carnival arts and local carnival groups.
Second year of expected significant extra funding “makes a massive difference” as Leeds City Council releases initial 2026/2027 budget proposals
Plans to be discussed at executive board meeting on 17 December
Budget agreement reached
The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement which will allow the budget for 2026-27 to pass and secures almost £300m of additional investment in Wales’ public service.
ABS Chairman and CEO Named International Personality of the Year at the Greek Shipping Awards
Wiernicki Spotlights Future Industry Challenges and Opportunities
ABS Ranked as World’s Largest Class Organization
Lord Lieutenant of Moray’s Christmas message 2025
Air Commodore Alistair Monkman CBE shared his Christmas message for 2025.
Allied Universal Announces Sale of Controlling Stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners
Cable damage causes disruption at Liverpool Lime Street
Cable damage at Edge Hill is causing disruption to train services to and from Liverpool Lime Street today (9 December 2025).
Powering Futures Schools Challenge
Three secondary schools in East Ayrshire are participating in the Powering Future Schools Challenge and taking on sustainability challenges currently facing Scottish businesses.
Christmas arrives at Oxford station with a gift from Blenheim Palace
Great Western Railway (GWR) has given a warm welcome to its newest addition at Oxford station – a Christmas tree donated by Blenheim Palace.
Reading foster carers celebrated at annual awards ceremony
Reading’s foster and kinship carers came together for a night of celebration and recognition last month (21 November), as Reading Borough Council hosted its annual awards ceremony at the town’s vibrant Jazz Café.