HIGH-SPEED BOATS AND NEW DRONES FOR ELITE COMMANDO FORCE UNDER DEFENCE INVESTMENT PLAN
Over £500 million will be committed to continue the transformation of the UK Commando Force, including with new high-speed Commando Insertion Craft. Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. The DIP is expected to be published ahead of the NATO Summit and set out funding […]
Procedure guide for new local plan system published
This initial edition of the guide supports local planning authorities (LPAs) and others involved in plan preparation and examination. It offers practical guidance, procedure and information and covers the gateway assessments and the examination process in detail. The new local plan system, developed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and with specialist input from the Planning Inspectorate, came into force in March 2026 with […]