Mayor of Greater Manchester says North/South transport funding gap "embarrasses" Government
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says a new report showing the growing disparity in public transport investment...
Monday, 19 August 2019 00:01
Chancellor announces £600 million boost for housing
Up to 50,000 new homes in high demand areas will be delivered through over £600 million of new investment for housing in England, the Chancellor has announced....
Sunday, 18 August 2019 12:38
Public to have their say on the food system of the future
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry...
Saturday, 17 August 2019 00:01
Conservative response to Labour announcement on high streets
Responding, Jake Berry MP, Minister of State for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, said...
Saturday, 17 August 2019 00:01
Corbyn announces radical plans to reopen empty shops to “revive Britain’s struggling high streets”
Visiting a high street in Bolton tomorrow (Saturday), Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, will announce new plans to give councils the power to reopen abandoned shops to “revive Britain’s struggling high streets.”..
Friday, 16 August 2019 22:30
Four new members appointed to Homes England’s Board
Mark Rennison, Olivia Scanlon, Sadie Morgan and Vanessa Murden join the Homes England Board...
Friday, 16 August 2019 12:44
£250,000 boost for broadband in conference centres
Tourism Minister Rebecca Pow launches competition to boost broadband facilities in conference centres across the UK...
Friday, 16 August 2019 10:00
Economic insecurity is rising with gig economy workers least prepared for automation or Brexit challenges, think-tank warns
Government should embrace 'Singapore-style' Personal Learning Accounts to help every worker develop skills needed for tomorrow's jobs...
Friday, 16 August 2019 00:01
Tory and Lib Dem decision cost 5 million households an average of £755 and pumped millions of cars’ worth of CO2 into the atmosphere
New research released today by the Labour Party reveals the cost to millions of UK households and the environment of the Conservative and Lib Dem coalition’s decision to scrap an insulation programme...
Thursday, 15 August 2019 22:30
Readout of PM's call with the President of the Palestinian Authority
“The Prime Minister received a call of congratulation from the President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas on his appointment..."
Thursday, 15 August 2019 18:08