Learning-disabled artist Linda Bell, who’s been creating art for 27 years, has achieved international recognition after a selection of her sculptural works was acquired by the Geneva State Collection (FCAC). 

Sales of single-use plastic carrier bags at England’s largest retailers have fallen by 90% since the introduction of the carrier bag charge, according to the latest government figures.

Net zero has been the defining ambition of the built environment for years – it’s driven progress in reducing operational energy use and embedding sustainability into development. But while it remains essential, it’s not enough. 

A new online tool is giving scientists, journalists and the public a clearer picture of how wildfires are affecting the planet, allowing users to track fire emissions and smoke movement around the world almost in real time.

A former Trafford Council welfare rights adviser has launched an Employment Tribunal claim alleging he was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about the legality of the authority’s council tax reduction scheme.

Self-driving passenger services could be operating in London before the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval from Transport for London, according to techUK.

The government’s latest measures to protect children online have raised questions over whether they’ll be effective without restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs).