10 innovative new Freeports across the UK

Up to 10 new innovative Freeports will be opened across the UK as the government seeks to level up the country.

Thousands of trees to be planted in towns and cities

The government has said that 13 projects in urban communities across England have been awarded a share of £10 million.

Every child in England to be offered cycle training

All children in England will be taught the skills for a lifetime of cycling, as its Bikeability training programme is significantly expanded.

Breathing Space period to help millions in debt

The government is introducing new measures to help millions of people get their finances and debt under control.

Large majority of councils unhappy with finance progress

97 per cent of councils are disappointed with the government’s progress in delivering a sustainable funding system for councils.

More than £2bn secured through shrinking estate

Latest data released by the Cabinet Office shows the size of the government estate has dropped by almost a third over the past 10 years.

Sustained employment does not eliminate in-work poverty

The Resolution Foundation says that sustained employment does not eliminate in-work poverty for too many households.

Ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales brought forward

Boris Johnson will announce new plans for the ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK.

Universal credit rollout delayed again to 2024

The BBC has revealed that full rollout of universal credit is being delayed again, to 2024, adding £500 million to its overall cost.

Global dissatisfaction with democracy at record high

A new report by the Centre for the Future of Democracy has found that dissatisfaction with democracy has reached an all-time global high. 

Westminster cuts fuelling homelessness risk

Kevin Stewart has criticised 'tweaks' to LHA rates, stressing that they potentially leave people facing homelessness.

Climate change to be at the centre of Scottish budget

Scotttish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said that tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Budget.

£24 million educational boost for North East

Gavin Williamson has said that £24 million of government investment will drive up school standards in the North East.

Environment Bill returns to Parliament

The 'speedy return' of the Environment Bill to Parliament is said to underline the government’s commitment to tackling climate change.

Net zero impossible unless government attitude changes

A new report says that reducing energy demand must be central to UK energy policy to cut carbon at the scale necessary.

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