The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new hub at the Darlington Economic Campus.

New planning powers come into effect today giving local councils more tools to hold rogue developers to account as part of the government’s Levelling-up and Regeneration Act.

Sport England has published a report which reveals a long-term increase in activity levels among adults, but also highlights further action is needed to tackle inequalities.
The report shows that there are two million more adults being active on a regular basis than in 2016. This is despite the the impacts of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and increased cost of living pressures.

The Welsh government will work with councils to set out a three-phase plan to implement a 20mph limit.

£11 million of grant funding has been confirmed for public sector bodies in Scotland.
Leisure centres, schools and universities will be able to use the money to accelerate the decarbonisation of their properties.
Seven projects will share grants for clean heating and energy efficiency improvements totalling £11 million from the £20 million Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund.
This is the first time direct grant awards have been made to public sector bodies instead of loans.

The Labour Party has announced that it would renationalise most passenger rail services within five years.
The party said, that if elected, it would meet this commitment by bringing passenger services into public control as the contracts expire.
The UK's train services were privatised in the 90s, but some have since been renationalised with operators losing their franchises after underperforming.

An emergency meeting of the Scottish Cabinet was called this morning. Ministers usually meet on Tuesday, but this meeting was the second of the week.
There was previously a power-sharing agreement between the Scottish Greens and the SNP, but last week, the Scottish Greens said they would vote on whether the party should remain in power with the SNP. This follows the Scottish Government's decision to scrap its 2030 net zero target.

A Scottish government-backed deep-water terminal connecting the Western Isles has been handed over to operators.
Deputy first minister Shona Robison said it is planned to support future renewable energy developments and cruise ship opportunities on the islands. 
Robison said: “This significant infrastructure project will help unlock Stornoway – and the wider region’s – full economic potential both as a green energy gateway and a magnet for the lucrative cruise ship market, which is expected to be worth £13 billion globally by 2031.

Broadcasters have been issued a warning by Ofcom to maintain impartiality ahead of General Election due to take place before 25 January 2025.

More than £30 million has been paid out via two Scottish Government benefits to help people deal with increased energy costs this winter.
Winter Heating Payment is paid to households on low incomes, including older people, disabled people and families with children under five and Child Winter Heating Payment supports families of the most severely disabled children and young people.