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Tree planting to mark the Coronation of Charles III

Thousands of trees are set to be planted to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with a new government fund launching today (Saturday 5 August)...

Saturday, 5 August 2023 10:21

British businesses hammered by highest energy costs in Europe costing business £3.5 billion, says Labour

The Conservatives failure on energy security is hitting British business with industrial energy costs now the highest in Europe. In 2021, industrial energy prices in the UK were a staggering 62 per cent higher...

Saturday, 5 August 2023 00:01

G7+ oil price cap continues to pile pressure on Putin six months on

UK-backed price cap on Russian oil and oil products is successfully undermining Putin’s ability to fund his illegal war in Ukraine, according to official data...

Saturday, 5 August 2023 00:01

Guidance on referring potential victims of modern slavery/human trafficking to the national referral mechanism

All designated first responders should use the digital referral system to make National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and Duty to Notify (DtN) referrals...

Friday, 4 August 2023 12:44

£6 million to improve air quality in local communities

Local authorities across England can now apply for a share of £6 million of government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality...

Friday, 4 August 2023 11:24

Inquiry launched into heart disease charity

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Have A Heart Foundation...

Friday, 4 August 2023 10:53

Guidance: ​​Local Enterprise Partnerships: integration of LEP functions into local democratic institutions

Guidance for ​​Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and local authorities on the integration of LEP functions into local democratic institutions...

Friday, 4 August 2023 10:50

Scottish government announces funding to improve digital inclusion in mental health and housing.

Projects across Scotland have been awarded funding as part of the Scottish Government’s Digital Inclusion Programme aimed at helping people to access online support services...

Friday, 4 August 2023 10:12

Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2023 to 2024

Teachers’ pension scheme payments are routine daily cash transfers to Capita to fund the payments it makes to pensioners and others on behalf of DfE...

Friday, 4 August 2023 10:09

Government welcomes report on electricity networks as critical to Britain’s energy security

Today’s report by Electricity Networks Commissioner Nick Winser sets out plans to bolster the country’s energy security and ensure the UK is taking full advantage of its position as a world leader in renewables...

Friday, 4 August 2023 10:01