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Charge point operator (CPO) Believ is rolling out its electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Telford & Wrekin Council, with 200 new charge points installed across 35 key public car parks. The project has been driven by the council’s sustainability strategy to decarbonise transport and support local residents in the transition to electric mobility.
Charge points are now live at a number of locations across
Continue reading Believ rolls out EV charging in Telford & Wrekin Council with over 200 new charge points
Hilary Stephenson
Government and public sector websites are among the best-performing for digital accessibility, but new data shows that significant barriers still remain across the web.
The latest WebAIM Million 2026 report, which analysed the homepages of the world’s top one million websites, found an average of 56.1 accessibility errors per page, up
Continue reading Government websites lead on accessibility, but widespread issues remain
Mphasis TriaTM unifies enterprise insight, foresight, and execution into a governed Enterprise Agency Platform, delivering outcome-led enterprise transformation Powered by Mphasis Tria, Mphasis unveiled two market-facing product lines- Mphasis ModerniseTM and Mphasis OptimiseTM
Mphasis, (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), a global AI-led, platform-driven technology solutions provider, has announced the launch of Mphasis Tria, an
Continue reading Mphasis Launches Mphasis triatm, a first-of-its-kind Enterprise Agency Platform; Governed Front2BackTM, accelerates Mphasis’ evolution into a platform-led AI enterprise
New research reveals half of UK parents are job-hunting for their adult children. Industry experts and CEOs are now sounding the alarm. Career advancement firm Invicta Vita says structured mentorship is the answer parents are looking for.
New research from London-based career advancement firm Invicta Vita reveals that more than half of
Continue reading PARENTS, STEP BACK: Why “pulling strings” for your graduate is making things worse – and what to do instead
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) brought together leaders from across the logistics and transport sector for its annual Partnerships Day on 14 May at the National Space Centre in Leicester. HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of CILT(UK), attended the event as a special guest.
The event
Continue reading HRH The Princess Royal Attends CILT(UK) Partnerships Day 2026
Browne Jacobson has supported an AI MedTech start-up to roll out innovative wearable technology that enables people to track their heart rate on the go.
Nick Smee
The UK and Ireland law firm advised Cambridge Heartwear on a wide range of legal issues during preparations for the commercial launch of HeartSense – described as
Continue reading Browne Jacobson supports Cambridge Heartwear in launching wearable tech for rapid heart disease diagnosis
Brightly Software, a Siemens company, has announced a strategic partnership with digital Traffic Order specialist AppyWay to support UK highway authorities in managing digital traffic regulation orders (D-TROs) and kerbside infrastructure more effectively.
The partnership will integrate AppyWay’s Traffic Suite software that manages kerbside and traffic regulations with Brightly Software’s Confirm asset
Continue reading Brightly Software partners with AppyWay to support UK digital traffic order compliance
Health and social care staff from two NHS trusts and the wider BNSSG integrated care system will engage with tech companies on 13 May, as Bristol NHS Group advances its digital strategy and looks to take forward the 10 Year Health Plan.
Bristol NHS Group’s Local Health Tech Showcase is the latest in a new series of digital engagement events known as Elevate, which bring relevant health tech directly to NHS organisations, allowing trusts to engage their
Continue reading Bristol NHS Group opens doors to tech providers to inspire staff, in flagship Elevate showcase
Whalsay Kirk in Shetland
New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of 300% since 2024.
There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging from libraries
Continue reading Communities step in as local building closures rise across Scotland
Rory Evans
By Rory Evans, regional director, LHC Midlands and South East
The Warm Homes Plan is not short on ambition. Running to well over a hundred pages, it sets out the government’s intention to deliver the largest programme of home energy upgrades the UK has ever seen.
The headline commitments
Continue reading How to best deliver the Warm Homes Plan – that’s the £15 billion question
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with the Big Ideas Programme, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) competition-based initiative aimed at developing creative solutions for sustainability, to support young people in Suffolk to address local and global environmental challenges.
The Big Ideas Competition 2025 National Final Winners – Diploflowcus from Perton Middle School
Delivered by social enterprise, Solutions for the Planet, the year-long programme,
Continue reading Believ partners with Big Ideas Programme to inspire Suffolk students to tackle environmental challenges
A new whitepaper, Readiness is Resilience, has been launched by intelligent automation solutions provider Voicescape designed to help local authorities prepare for local government reorganisation (LGR).
UK local government finances have deteriorated significantly over the past decade and a half. Net debt has doubled since 2010, reaching £122.2 billion in 2024/25, while approximately 43% of
Continue reading Voicescape Launches READY Framework to Help Councils Prepare for Local Government Reorganisation
Defence Secretary John Healey
The UK has announced the biggest ever drone package for Ukraine, delivering at least 120,000 drones for Ukraine this year and driving growth and jobs across the UK.
It comes after the Defence Secretary travelled to Berlin on Wednesday to co-chair the 34th meeting of the 50-nation strong Ukraine
Continue reading UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin
Sodexo has secured a two-year £16 million-a-year extension to its soft FM services contract at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth, as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP).
Sodexo’s dedicated team of 300 employees provides a wide range of essential services, including cleaning, waste management, catering, retail, leisure
Continue reading Sodexo extends contract at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth for two years
Supply chains are increasingly taking their duty of care for public safety seriously in the interests of protecting people across multiple sectors, according to growing fire safety body Fire Aware.
The fire safety organisation is seeing a behavioural change as a wide range of companies large and small start to adopt rigorous
Continue reading Supply chains starting to make positive change, says Fire Aware
Report finds a consistent pattern across AI, cybersecurity, digital identities and sustainability: sharing and coordinating operational data across systems and partners is a key focus for the industry
SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a
Continue reading SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination
Sahra Group and AMST partner for first of its kind facility in the UAE set to provide world-class training for critical emergency response in the Middle East and beyond
Advanced Helicopter and Water Rescue Simulators will ensure teams are fully prepared for the operational challenges of live-saving missions
Continue reading MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SECURITY & RESCUE TRAINING CENTER TO OPEN FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY SECTORS
Reporter: Stuart Littleford
Richard Turnbull, Head of Public Affairs at charge point operator (CPO), Believ, has a long-standing career in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As the market scales and evolves to meet growing EV demand, and continues to adapt, Richard shares his thoughts with GPSJ on the latest policy measures, how
Continue reading Aligning policy and infrastructure: How the UK can accelerate the EV charging rollout
Local authorities are calling for clearer guidance and faster action to ensure the UK’s expanding public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network is accessible to all drivers, as new research reveals many councils are struggling to deliver inclusive infrastructure in constrained public spaces.
More than half (53%) of councils say balancing the need for accessible charge
Continue reading Local authorities urge action on EV charging accessibility as councils struggle to balance inclusive design with limited street space
By Mark Bufton, Senior Business Development Manager at BHN
Mark Bufton
For years, local welfare schemes have faced a quiet tension: how to provide emergency financial help quickly, while ensuring public funds are used responsibly. These schemes are designed to support people facing acute financial hardship – often those on low incomes,
Continue reading The real cost of cash-first: Rethinking crisis payments as risks mount
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