Jenrick named as new Midlands Engine Champion

Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has been announced as the new Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine.

Lib Dems beat Tories in Brecon by-election

The Liberal Democrats have enjoyed further by-election success in Brecon and Radnorshire.

Javid announces £2.1bn for no-deal Brexit preparation

Newly appointed Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced an immediate funding boost to help get the UK ready for Brexit on 31 October.

New devolution proposals for One Yorkshire

New proposals have been presented to the new Prime Minister to create a pathway to a full One Yorkshire devolution deal in 2022.

£300 million Growth Deals funding announced

New funding for Growth Deals across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is being announced, with £300 million of new investment.

£3.6 billion boost pledged for 'left behind towns'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson used a speech in Manchester to pledge a £3.6 billion funding boost for the country’s left behind towns.

Wales and Scotland make no deal Brexit warning

The First Ministers of Wales and Scotland have called on new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to rule out a no deal Brexit.

Johnson launches police recruitment drive

New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers will begin within weeks.

County leaders call for clarity over resources

The County Councils Network (CCN) has urged for ‘immediate clarity’ over resources for councils next year.

Brokenshire steps down as Communities Secretary

James Brokenshire has announced he is leaving the cabinet and returning to backbench politics.

Government needs to make more ambition cycling targets

The government needs to revise its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy as current targets are not ambitious enough.

2020 public land sales to be missed ‘by wide margin’

The government has been accused of extending the national housing crisis by failing to sell enough land for affordable and social housing.

Government appoints independent adviser on antisemitism

Theresa May has appointed John Mann as the government's independent adviser on antisemitism.

AI to be used for local roads health-check

New DfT funding will see innovative AI technology to be used to develop a thorough understanding of Britain’s road markings.

Commissioner for Birmingham’s children services not needed

Birmingham City Council has expressed its delight after the DfE said that a commissioner for the council’s children services was no longer required.

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