Only half of culture funding paid out so far

Of the £830 million grants and loans funding awarded from the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund, only £495 million has been paid out.

Government must learn from past failures in data handling

The government must learn from past failures in data handling if it is to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, say MPs.

Coronavirus pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'

A survey has found that coronavirus will be the most important issue to people as they cast their vote in the upcoming local elections.

£3 billion bus revolution announced

A new bus strategy will see passengers benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use bus services.

Average council tax exceeds £2,000 in two regions

The typical council tax bill for an average band D property in the North East and South West is set to exceed £2,000 a year for the first time.

Scotland sets out ‘world leading’ digital plans

An ambition to achieve ‘world leading’ levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for further technological transformation.

CMA launches study of children’s social care provision

The CMA has launched a study of children’s social care provision to examine concerns around high prices paid by local authorities.

£500m package to boost rural mobile coverage

The government can proceed with a £500 million investment to provide all corners of the UK with better mobile connectivity.

Two new offshore wind ports in North East

The government is investing £95 million in two new offshore wind ports in the Humber region and Teesside.

Labour launches national election campaign

Keir Starmer is launching Labour’s national election campaign declaring that ‘a vote for Labour is a vote to support our nurses’.

Many waste services remain under strain

ADEPT has said that waste services across the country are continuing to feel the impacts of coronavirus.

Majority of councils facing significant funding gaps

The National Audit Office has warned that some local councils in England are at risk of financial failure amid a £605 million funding shortfall.

Labour pledges to be ‘the home of Industrial Strategy’

Following news that the government has controversially axed its Industrial Strategy Council, Labour has pledged to be the home of Industrial Strategy.

Mandatory voter ID plans labelled ‘exclusionary’

Democracy campaigners have warned that government proposals to require voters to show ID during elections are ‘deeply damaging’.

Use the power of the pub to level up, says think tank

Failure to support the nation’s pubs return from lockdown risks imperilling the levelling up agenda for economic and social renewal.

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