The Technology Strategy Board has today launched a new initiative that will help UK business to meet the growing global demand for environmentally friendly buildings, while responding to the Government's challenging targets for improving sustainability.

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey  announced that the Government was able to set up a Restoration Fund of almost £31m for local authorities affected by last summer's flood.

Arun District Council is considering holding its own public inquiry into Government plans for the siting of an eco-town in West Sussex.