The government has announced that thousands of civil servant roles are to be relocated to 13 locations across the UK to develop and deliver policy

Waves

At the Marine Energy Wales Conference in Cardiff, the Welsh government announced a £2 million equity investment in tidal energy firm Inyanga

Scottish notes

The first minister, John Swinney, is set to publish Scotland’s Programme for Government, which will set out new measures to strengthen Scotland’s public services and support citizens during the cost-of-living crisis. 

The government has announced plans to bring the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the arm’s-length body (ALB) responsible for valuing properties

Scottish first minister John Swinney has announced the Scottish Government's legislative programme will be brought forward 'to ensure the c

The government has announced plans to examine every quango across government with a view to close, merge or bring functions back into departments i

As part of plans to cut wasteful spending across government departments, branded merchandise and staff away days will be banned.

House with scarf

A revised Heat in Buildings Bill, which will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2024, is to be brought forward by the acting minster for climate action, Dr Alasdair Allan.

Home

Pat Ritchie CBE has been appointed as interim chair of Homes England, as confirmed by the deputy prime minister.

Architectural plan of building

A new contractor for the government office in Manchester City will allow the building to enter its final construction phase. 

Bus stop in rural Wales

A new Bill has been introduced in the Senedd which, should it pass, will provide the power to create a bus network that meets passenger needs by ensuring there is one network, one timetable, and one ticket across buses in Wales.

Transpennine train

The government has announced a huge package for transport in the North of England

London skyline

The cross-party London Councils group has responded to the government’s Spring Statement, which was delivered yesterday (Thursday 27th March 2025) in the House of Commons.

HM Treasury Whitehall

This afternoon (26th March 2025) in the House of Commons, chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement

Child and parent looking at a dinosaur skeleton in a museum.

Arts and culture in the UK is set to receive a huge £270 million package as part of an Arts Everywhere Fund, which benefit hundreds of arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings.

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Free Tickets Available for the UK's Largest Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo)!

The inaugural Facilities & Estates Management Live takes place on 7th and 8th October 2025 at the Business Design Centre in London.

Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.

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