Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken about the government’s first-ever Regional Investment Summit, aimed at driving economic growth and job creation across every part of the UK.

The prime minister has announced new cabinet appointments after deputy PM and housing minister resigned last week.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Darren Jones to the new role of chief secretary to the Prime Minister.

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has resigned.

A new Internship Scheme has been launched to get more working class students into the Civil Service.

The government has launched five-year plans to improve the use of British Sign Language in individual departments, in a bid to remove barriers for

Houses of Parliament

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will be introduced to Parliament today, which aims to give local communities more governance and more power to their elected leaders and mayors.

Welcome to Wales sign

The Senedd has passed legislation to give councils the choice to introduce a small fee on overnight stays to raise and reinvest funding into local tourism.

AI

The Open Innovation Team (OIT) has launched its AI Adoption Accelerator, which is a practical programme to assist civil servants in adopting to boost productivity.

Piggy bank

The Scottish government has published its seventh Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), which provides Scotland’s funding outlook from 2025-26 to 2029-30.

Builders installing solar panels

The Welsh Government Energy Service (WGES) has provided a record £107.7 million in grant funding in 2024-25 to help public sector organisations in Wales be more energy efficient.

Local communities and frontline workers, including teachers and NHS staff, are set to have a greater impact on shaping national policy, as part of

Hydrogen

The government has confirmed a £500 million boost for hydrogen infrastructure, as part of the government’s plan to make the UK a clean energy superpower.

Piggy bank with crack

Although London Councils network praise the £39 billion boost for affordable housing, as well as additional investment for children’s social care and temporary accommodation, it expresses concern at the small increase to council funding.

Welsh flag on stack of coins

As part of her Spending Review, chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced investment into Welsh rails worth at least £445 million, as part of a

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Event Diary

Join us for the landmark 10th Anniversary of the London Build Expo, the UK’s largest and most influential construction and design show.

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.

Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.

Supplier Profiles

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