River managers need to understand the real impact of Himalayan balsam
New research into the long-term, year-round impact of the invasive species could be vital to conservation organisations, local authorities and regulators.
Failsafe in name: thousands of social homes remain substandard
Nearly 430,000 social homes in England fail to meet the decent homes standard, prompting cross-party MPs to call for reforms to improve conditions for tenants.
Government launches £1bn plan to expand community energy
Communities across the UK are set to gain greater control over locally produced energy under a new government-backed plan that includes up to £1 billion in public funding for community-owned clean energy projects.
Lack of legal powers puts thousands of families’ care at risk
Many families in England and Wales could be overruled on care decisions without a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney, leaving hospitals or councils in charge.
Opinion: the role of AI in decarbonising UK housing
Douglas Guthrie is Chief Technology Officer at Digital Modus, which specialises in transitioning organisations from legacy systems to modern cloud solutions
Pressure mounts on X as critics rally against Grok deepfakes
‘The disturbing rise in AI intimate image abuse, facilitated by platforms such as Grok, is not just a digital threat – it has dangerous consequences for women and girls.’
