Hackney announces new members of its Design Review Panel
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Hackney announces new members of its Design Review Panel


The Design Review Panel provides independent design and architecture advice to the Council on planning applications and development proposals that could significantly affect Hackney’s urban design.

Hackney Council News
Have your say on the Newly Qualified Social Worker Supported Year
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Have your say on the Newly Qualified Social Worker Supported Year


We’ve asked Iriss to carry out a survey about the Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Supported Year, which was introduced across Scotland in October 2024. This first year in practice is designed to give new social workers the support they need to grow in confidence and skills, helping to build a strong future for social work in Scotland.

Scottish Social Services News
The Mortgage Works cuts buy-to-let rates again across new business products
Monday 17 Nov 2025

The Mortgage Works cuts buy-to-let rates again across new business products


The Mortgage Works is cutting rates on selected buy-to-let products by up to 0.20 percentage points. The new rates will be effective from tomorrow, 18 November.

Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal


Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region, a new combined authority made up of a number of council areas, which would be led by a directly elected mayor.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
New preferred option for Forest of Dean Local Plan backed by council
Monday 17 Nov 2025

New preferred option for Forest of Dean Local Plan backed by council


Full Council has agreed to adopt a new preferred option for the revised Local Plan. The plan identifies the district’s principal settlements as the focus for future growth and makes provision for the potential establishment of up to two new settlements, subject to further assessment and consultation.   

Forest of Dean District Council News
1nhaler secures £1.5 million in funding to advance paper inhaler platform
Monday 17 Nov 2025

1nhaler secures £1.5 million in funding to advance paper inhaler platform


1nhaler, a Scotland-based drug delivery device developer, has secured an additional £1.5 million in seed funding to drive development of its novel pop-up cardboard dry powder inhaler (DPI).

Scottish Enterprise Newsroom
‘Hotshot’ thermal imaging cameras to help prevent delays on South Western Railway
Monday 17 Nov 2025

‘Hotshot’ thermal imaging cameras to help prevent delays on South Western Railway


‘Hotshot’ thermal imaging cameras to help prevent delays on South Western Railway

  • South Western Railway and Network Rail collaboration sees innovative year-long trial of thermal imaging cameras to help prevent delays
  • Two cameras have been fitted to a South Western Railway train, now named ‘Hotshot’, to monitor tracks in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset
  • Faults that the Hotshot train will help detect can otherwise typically cause around 200 minutes of delays
  • The project has been designed, managed and funded by Angel Trains
Network Rail Media Centre
RSPCA awards Forest of Dean District Council’s street wardens with platinum and bronze.
Monday 17 Nov 2025

RSPCA awards Forest of Dean District Council’s street wardens with platinum and bronze.


Forest of Dean District Council’s street wardens were honoured at the annual RSPCA PawPrints Awards, scooping a platinum for Stray Dog Services and a bronze for Contingency Planning.   

Forest of Dean District Council News
Engineering work to improve Kent and south east London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Engineering work to improve Kent and south east London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26


Passengers are asked to plan ahead this Christmas and New Year as vital upgrades are delivered for a more reliable railway

Network Rail Media Centre
Engineering work to improve Kent and south east London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Engineering work to improve Kent and south east London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26


Passengers are asked to plan ahead this Christmas and New Year as vital upgrades are delivered for a more reliable railway

Southeastern Media Centre
Network Rail re-energises its Switched On website as rail safety education is put onto the English National Curriculum
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Network Rail re-energises its Switched On website as rail safety education is put onto the English National Curriculum


  • Rail safety education becomes mandatory in PSHE curriculum in England from September 2026
  • Switched On rail safety website relaunched with enhanced, age-appropriate resources for school pupils from ages 3 - 16
  • New materials added including resources to help tackle the influence of dangerous social media trends and peer pressure encouraging bad behaviour on or near railways
Network Rail Media Centre
Chiltern Railways supports £135k of social value projects for 2025/26
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Chiltern Railways supports £135k of social value projects for 2025/26


Chiltern Railways News
Sandwich Hull Tank Design from Petrobras Receives ABS Approval
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Sandwich Hull Tank Design from Petrobras Receives ABS Approval


Enhances Overall Safety Performance for FPSO Inspections

ABS News
Over 1,700 Islington families get automatic help with water bills
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Over 1,700 Islington families get automatic help with water bills


More than 1,700 low-income households in Islington are now getting automatic discounts on their water bills – saving hundreds of pounds a year – thanks to a new data-sharing scheme. 

Islington Council News
Public invited to help shape next phase of Cooper Park’s future
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Public invited to help shape next phase of Cooper Park’s future


The Elgin Neighbourhood Board, in partnership with Moray Council, is inviting residents to contribute their views on the future of Cooper Park as part of the development of an updated Masterplan.

Moray Council News
TransPennine Express inspires students at Oasis Academy in Salford
Monday 17 Nov 2025

TransPennine Express inspires students at Oasis Academy in Salford


TransPennine Express (TPE) brought smiles and inspiration to Oasis Academy in Salford, as the team introduced Year 7 and 8 students to the exciting world of rail careers.

TransPennine Express News
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal


  • Thames Valley leaders progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority
  • Shared ambition to secure new powers and funding set out in expression of interest letter to government 
Reading Borough Council News
Lorry Crime Exposed - BBC documentary British Parking Association (BPA) Comment
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Lorry Crime Exposed - BBC documentary British Parking Association (BPA) Comment


The BPA recognises the worrying cases highlighted in the BBC investigation into the criminal gangs targeting goods transported by lorry. It exposed the serious safety and security challenges faced at freight parking sites.

We believe this report serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for consistent, high-quality standards in freight vehicle parking and driver welfare.

BPA News
St Fagans to host vibrant celebration of Wales' living heritage
Monday 17 Nov 2025

St Fagans to host vibrant celebration of Wales' living heritage


A free event celebrating intangible cultural heritage (ICH) will take place at St Fagans National Museum of History on Thursday 20 November.

Welsh Government News
Stagecoach appoints Bountiful Cow as strategic media partner following six-way competitive pitch
Monday 17 Nov 2025

Stagecoach appoints Bountiful Cow as strategic media partner following six-way competitive pitch


  • Bountiful Cow, part of the7stars media group, wins the strategic media planning and buying contract for an initial three-year term
  • Appointment follows a competitive pitch process involving six agencies, including the incumbent
  • New partner selected for strategic thought leadership, media expertise, and a strong passion for public transport and community-focused campaigns
Stagecoach Group News for Media and Press
E.ON’s Connell Parker nominated for STEM Trailblazer at the Young Energy Professionals Awards
Monday 17 Nov 2025

E.ON’s Connell Parker nominated for STEM Trailblazer at the Young Energy Professionals Awards


E.ON’s Connell Parker was nominated for the STEM Trailblazer Award at the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2025, recognising his innovative work in digital technology and his passion for driving sustainability through tech.

E.ON News