Government matchmaking scheme helps businesses find £4 million of finance

Small businesses struggling to get finance have received almost £4 million of funding thanks to an innovative government scheme.

Nearly quarter of a million homeless people in Britain

Nearly 160,000 households are experiencing the worst forms of homelessness across Britain, a new report reveals.

Watershed flooding projects given £54,125 worth of awards

West Sussex County Council has approved its first batch of Operation Watershed applications over the summer.

Oxfordshire to benefit from £6.2 million government boost

A £6.2 million government boost is to help unlock 15,000 new homes in Didcot Garden Town.

Nearly £1 billion invested in Midlands train services

Nearly £1 billion has been invested in the West Midlands train network, creating more seats for rail passengers.

UK government invests £3.5 million in Ayrshire

The Secretary of State for Scotland has announced UK government funding in a regeneration programme in Kilmarnock.

Children’s social care ‘at breaking point’

Children’s social care is being pushed to breaking point, council leaders have warned.

Results received from third fire testing programme

The third in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed.

Number of victims of Grenfell Tower fire formally identified is 49

49 people to date have been formally identified as victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Gove urged to focus on ‘waste hierarchy’

A research firm has called on the Environment Secretary to focus on the higher stages of the waste hierarchy rather than energy from waste.

£8.4 million to support Scotland’s rural economy

A European investment of £8.4 million is to boost coastal communities in Scotland.

Extra £200,000 funding to protect children from abuse

Support services for children affected by domestic abuse in Scotland will benefit from an additional £200,000 funding, it is confirmed.

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