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LGA responds to Local Government Finance Settlement

Responding to the final Local Government Finance Settlement published today, Lord Porter, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 15:09

Written statement on Local Government Finance

Sajid Javid (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government): Yesterday, I laid before the House, the ‘Report on Local Government Finance (England) 2018–19’, which represents the annual local government finance settlement for local authorities in England...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 13:47

Ten-year milestone for nuclear skills development

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is celebrating 10 years of supporting skills development with the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN)...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 13:46

Independent review of foster care published

New report outlines recommendations for improving the fostering system..

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 13:44

Chris Grayling's response to Mark Carne stepping down

Chris Grayling praises the work of Mark Carne as Chief Executive of Network Rail...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 13:42

Written statement on Provision of Border Assistance to Lebanon

Boris Johnson (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs): The United Kingdom is strongly committed to supporting Lebanon’s peace, stability and prosperity...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 12:37

UUK and CBI to look at decline in part-time students and future skills needs

Universities UK is launching a new project to look at whether higher education can introduce more flexible ways of learning to meet the changing needs of students and employers...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 11:59

Institution of Mechanical Engineers responds to the launch of Elon Musk's reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle

Dr Colin Brown, Director at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said about the launch of Elon Musk’s reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle Falcon Heavy...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 11:58

Smart battery business signs deal to supply in Japan

Business supported by Innovate UK enters strategic partnership with leading Japanese company and attracts £5 million investment to fund international growth...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 09:56

London Mayor announces largest TfL site so far for major housing boost

Plans to transform a key Elizabeth Line tunnelling site into a new neighbourhood with 1,500 homes has been revealed today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan...

Tuesday, 6 February 2018 09:30