Sunak to delay climate plans until after Budget

6 March 2020
Sunak to delay climate plans until after Budget
Rishi Sunak is set to delay the government’s plan to work towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 until after the upcoming Budget.

Cost of EU Exit preparations surpass £4bn

6 March 2020
Cost of EU Exit preparations surpass £4bn
The NAO has revealed that government departments have spent at least £4.4 billion preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU.

County MPs launch rural bus inquiry

6 March 2020
County MPs launch rural bus inquiry
A cross-party group of MPs have launched a new parliamentary inquiry into bus services in shire counties and rural areas.

£2 million scheme launched to unite communities

6 March 2020
£2 million scheme launched to unite communities
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a new grant scheme of up to £2 million to boost shared values and tackle hate crime.
The Faith, Race and Hate Crime Grant scheme will invite established community groups and civil society organisations to apply to run short projects that champion the government’s commitment to building a diverse and tolerant society for all faiths and races.
The projects will also tackle discrimination and prejudice, helping to unite Britain, and tackle discriminatory behaviour.

Tory public spending skewed towards London

6 March 2020
Tory public spending skewed towards London
The most growth-enhancing items of public spending are skewed towards London and other regions that are already productive.