The government has published its response to the recommendations of the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS) for 2026-27 and confirmed senior civil servants' pay will be linked to performance.

The Government has launched a new Neighbourhood Guarantee, pledging cleaner streets, fewer potholes and improved public services.

The Chancellor is set to announce 'Great British Summer Savings', a scheme to help families save money this summer.

The government has allocated £15.6 million to upgrade 94 heat networks across England and Wales, to the benefit of more than 10,000 residents as well as hospitals and charities.

Over 70 per cent of local authorities and 90 per cent of highways authorities have signed up to share data on their critical underground assets on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).

Homes England has announced a £16 million infrastructure grant to Caddick Group to help deliver Leeds South Village.

Homes England has achieved the highest number of housing completions for six years in 2025/26, outperforming two of its three targets.

John Swinney has been appointed as first minister of Scotland by the Scottish Parliament, following the 2026 election.

Homes England has signed up to the Homes for Nature commitment, which aims to support wildlife and tackle environmental and climate challenges.