Government doubles funding for public electric car chargepoints
The Government has announced that it is doubling the amount of funding for its On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme.
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Government 100% committed to making Martyn’s Law a reality, minister says
The Government is committed “100%” to introducing tougher security checks at public venues in honour of one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, ministers have said.
Go-Ahead boss calls on Government to deliver its national bus strategy
The boss at one of the UK’s biggest bus companies – who worked with Boris Johnson during his time as London mayor – has called on the Government to deliver its promise of a national bus strategy.
Boris Johnson’s panto-style manifesto chants in Cabinet checked
Boris Johnson chaired his first new Cabinet with a pantomime-style call and response of manifesto pledges about hospitals, policing and nurses.
North-east voting gets under way in General Election as polls open
Voters will go to the polls today to elect their next government.
Row rages on over pension concerns
Councillors have gone head to head in a long-running row over changes to the state pension age.
Adams urges Irish government to adopt NI woman’s citizenship battle
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has urged the Irish government to adopt a legal case being taken by a Northern Ireland woman challenging a ruling that she is British and not Irish.
Permanent fracking ban urged as Government moratorium branded ‘election stunt’
The Government is facing growing calls to make its fracking ban permanent, as opponents raised concerns the major U-turn could be an election ploy.
Fracking halted over earthquake fears as General Election looms
Controversial fracking will no longer be allowed because of new scientific analysis, the Government has said.
‘Workington Man’ election stereotype leaves locals unimpressed
Men from the Cumbrian town of Workington seemed nonplussed after a Conservative think tank identified them as a key target for the party in the upcoming general election.
Passport photo checker falsely flags black man’s lips as open mouth
A young black man hoping to renew his passport online was stunned when the automated photo checker mistook his lips for an open mouth.
Collection of personal information on Government portal probed by data watchdog
The UK’s data and privacy watchdog is looking into how personal data on the Government’s main website is collected after it was reported the portal is being used to target users in preparation for Brexit.
Ben Fogle to donate BBC show salary to help over-75s who cannot pay TV licence
Ben Fogle has said he will donate his entire salary from a BBC series to subsidise TV licences for over-75s, following plans to strip the concession from millions of pensioners.
Hundreds of thousands back calls to save free TV licences for over-75s
The Government is facing calls to take back responsibility for funding free TV licences for the over-75s amid an outcry over plans to strip the concession from millions of pensioners.
Hundreds of north-east residents hit by ‘loan charge’ controversy
According to new figures, 420 letters were sent out across the city – 160 in Aberdeen South and 90 in Aberdeen North.
Government reveals experts joining new AI Council
The Government has confirmed the line-up of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council, the independent committee that will discuss how to promote the adoption and ethical use of the technology.
Extra time for people in Aberdeen seeking citizenship and visa advice
Extra time has been put aside for people in Aberdeen seeking advice about citizenship and visas, a UK Government minister has said.
Social media bosses ‘accountable for harmful content under Government plans’
Social media bosses could be held personally accountable for harmful content published online under new Government plans, it has been reported.
Gove plans ban on most-polluting log burner and open fire fuels
The most polluting log burner and open fire fuels will be banned as part of an ambitious strategy to tackle air pollution announced by the Environment Secretary.
UK Space Agency on the hunt for young entrepreneur space ideas
Young people are being asked to come up with bright ideas on how data collected from space can be used to benefit the UK’s economy, health or the environment.
Back pain management app among new government fund winners
An app that helps people self-manage lower back pain is among the winners of a government fund designed to help those with health conditions remain in employment.
Tory MP vows leaving EU will boost north-east despite fall in Brexit support
The leader of the House of Commons today promised: “Aberdeen and the north-east will benefit from Brexit” – despite more people from the area voting against the move.
Government pledges full-fibre broadband across the UK by 2033
All homes across the UK should have access to full-fibre broadband coverage by the year 2033, according to the Government’s digital strategy.
DeepMind co-founder among experts to advise Government on using AI
The co-founder of Google-owned artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepMind has been announced as an adviser to the Government’s new Office for Artificial Intelligence.
MSP’s outrage at UK Government over ‘dragging out’ of measures to help Britain’s problem gamblers
A senior politician has accused the UK Government of “dragging out” the introduction of a measure to help gambling addicts.
North-east campaigner welcomes restrictions on fixed odds betting terminals
A north-east woman whose partner took his own life due to gambling addiction has welcomed new restrictions on roulette machines.
Government says tougher biofuel regulations will see renewable fuel use double by 2020
Changes to the amount of biofuel required in fuel mixtures will see the amount of renewable fuels used in the UK’s transport sector double by 2020.
Government says tougher biofuel regulations will see renewable fuel use double by 2020
Changes to the amount of biofuel required in fuel mixtures will see the amount of renewable fuels used in the UK’s transport sector double by 2020.
Government says tougher biofuel regulations will see renewable fuel use double by 2020
Changes to the amount of biofuel required in fuel mixtures will see the amount of renewable fuels used in the UK’s transport sector double by 2020.
NHS Grampian failing to meet targets for patients suspected to have cancer
NHS Grampian is failing to meet Government targets for treating patients urgently referred with a suspicion of cancer – and has the worst rate in Scotland.