Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash
councils will now face tougher rules to prove they are fixing potholes or risk losing up to a third of next year’s funding government is ensuring taxpayers’ money is working harder to get smoother roads and not redirected elsewhere red-rated councils will receive funding to improve performance and deliver visibly smoother, safer roads Councils will […]
130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country
Investment forms part of the Arts Everywhere Fund, a bumper £1.5 billion package to support cultural infrastructure projects Organisations such as The Lowry, Stratford East, The Black Country Living Museum and Derbyshire Libraries are amongst 130 receiving a needed cash boost 130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to benefit from a £127.8 million […]
Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences
3 companies are investing over £80 million, bringing total investment in UK life sciences to £600 million this year and advancing the Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan Investments across the UK, from Birmingham to Barnstaple, will deliver vaccines and medicines for conditions such as cancer and bipolar disorder New backing will bolster the country’s supply of vital medicines and ensure reliable […]
AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims
New research to help deliver faster and cheaper AI court transcripts for victims Use of tech to tear down costly barriers to transparency Driving improvements to victims’ experience alongside the Victims and Courts Bill continuing its passage through Parliament A new study will pave the way for victims to benefit from greater transparency and improved […]
Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords
Local authorities across England funded an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the Renters’ Rights Act Money will help councils oversee new legal protections for 11 million private renters from 1 May – a huge overhaul including a ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and rogue landlords will face fines of up to £40k Multimillion-pound investment in civil courts will […]
NHS patients to get quicker tests and scans closer to home
Patients to get quicker checks, tests and scans closer to home as government invests £237 million in new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) Four CDCs will open, 17 will be expanded, and 15 will receive enhancements to boost diagnostic capacity and get patients seen quicker. NHS in England carried out record 29 million diagnostic tests in 2025 thanks […]
Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner
Today, the Home Secretary has announced the appointment of Tim Jacques as the government’s new Independent Prevent Commissioner, following a robust open competition. In December 2024, the role was created by the former Home Secretary to provide consistent oversight, increase effectiveness and develop insight into the Prevent system over the longer term. Tim brings a wealth of […]
The Southport Inquiry: Phase 1 report
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker I would like to make a statement on the Southport Inquiry. I must thank all who participated in the inquiry and the Chair Sir Adrian Fulford, and his team. Today, Sir Adrian published the report of the inquiry’s first phase. This summer, the Government will provide a full response, this will also cover Lord Anderson’s Prevent review. Today, I will provide the government’s initial reaction to an Inquiry […]
YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report
Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the YJB, says: “This report lays bare the devastating consequences when risk of harm and offending is not fully understood, owned or acted on across the system. “This is an unimaginable tragedy. Three young girls lost their lives in an act of extreme and devastating violence, and many others – […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Human Rights Defenders
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights Defenders. Not delivered due to time constraints. Source link