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£212 million boost for Scottish communities

Communities across Scotland will benefit from £212 million of investment in skills, improved high streets, support for local business and more green spaces as the UK takes back control...

Monday, 5 December 2022 23:58

5 million patients denied a GP appointment last month, says Labour

Patients are finding it increasingly difficult to see a doctor, with new analysis finding 5 million patients were unable to book a GP’s appointment when they tried to make one in October,,,

Monday, 5 December 2022 22:30

‘We want our money back’: Rayner forces binding Commons vote to compel ministers to come clean over wasteful PPE Medpro contracts

Labour will present a Humble Address motion to MPs on Tuesday...

Monday, 5 December 2022 22:30

Communities put at heart of planning system as government strengthens Levelling up and Regeneration Bill

Following close working with colleagues, ministers set out next steps…

Monday, 5 December 2022 18:34

Crisis responds to Michael Gove announcing top up to Homelessness Prevention Grant

Today, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove has announced an additional £50 million will be made available to local authorities in England in 2022/23 through atop-up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant...

Monday, 5 December 2022 16:08

Government explores national initiatives to boost the British semiconductor industry

Research project launched to explore ideas to build on UK semiconductor sector’s strengths in design, compound semiconductors and advanced technologies...

Monday, 5 December 2022 14:10

Government kickstarts £2.6 billion investment in communities as UK takes back control of EU funding

People across the country will benefit from £2.6 billion of investment in skills, improved high streets, support for local business and more green spaces...

Monday, 5 December 2022 14:07

LGA responds to Written Ministerial Statement on additional homelessness support

Responding to the announcement of a £50 million top up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant for the current financial year, Cllr David Renard, housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said...

Monday, 5 December 2022 14:04

Written statement on employment rights - Dec 5

Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business (Kevin Hollinrake): The Government has today published its response to the consultation on flexible working...

Monday, 5 December 2022 12:35

Written statement on homelessness update - Dec 5

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (Michael Gove): The Government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living and has taken decisive action to support households...

Monday, 5 December 2022 12:03