Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
Government addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance British Business Bank is encouraging lending and investment to businesses across these sectors Government update comes as industry gathers at The Big Creative UK Investment Summit in London Ambitious businesses within the creative industries that are seeking financial support to scale up will benefit from […]
Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care
Sri Lanka today signed a letter of intent to join the Global Charter for Children’s Care Reform, marking a significant step forward in protecting vulnerable children. The Honourable Saroja Paulraj, Minister for Women and Child Affairs, signed the letter during a visit to Colombo by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who launched the Global Charter […]
New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
Businesses in Port Talbot and the surrounding area can now apply to a new £11.78 million fund to create high-quality jobs and attract long-term investment. The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow. The fund is made up of £6.78 million […]
New technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
£20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction Wearable tech, artificial intelligence and virtual reality projects to be considered Part of the government’s Addiction Healthcare Goals (AHG) programme to save and improve lives Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million of government funding to […]
Local government reorganisation: update on Secretary of State’s decision regarding local elections of May 2026
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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches
New campaign supports business owners to protect themselves against cyber threats to safeguard jobs and growth Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months More large firms are taking action, but government wants to help businesses of every size to move further and faster by putting protections in place Business owners are being urged to “lock the […]
Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support
New vans rolling out to six additional areas across England and Wales as part of major employment reforms. Jobcentre on Wheels service puts expert support at heart of the local community – slashing barriers by coming directly to people while they do their weekly shop or see their local team play football. Roll out is […]
Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes
The Northeye site has been allocated for housing in Rother District Council’s adopted 2019 Local Plan and is also included in the Council’s emerging Local Plan, now out for consultation. With the transfer complete, Homes England intends to bring the site forward for housing development in partnership with the council and the local community. Amy […]
Crime and Policing Bill: government amendments for committee and report stage
Updates to this page Published 27 March 2025 Last updated 16 February 2026 + show all updates 16 February 2026 Addition of letter from Lord Hanson and Baroness Levitt to Lord Davies detailing government amendments for Lords Report stage: 13 February 2026. 1 December 2025 Added: Letter from Lord Hanson to Lord Davies detailing government […]
Cabinet Secretary: ministerial direction – GOV.UK
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