Shadow Chancellor chairs first meeting of new infrastructure investment group (BIC)
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves this morning chaired the first meeting of the new British Infrastructure Council (BIC)...
Monday, 20 November 2023 16:00
LGA responds to Levelling Up Fund third round announcement
Responding to the announcement of projects awarded in the third and final round of funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, Cllr Martin Tett, Chairman of the Local Government Association's People and Places Board, said...
Monday, 20 November 2023 14:52
DB pensions with Liability Driven Investments (LDIs): Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to report
The Work and Pensions Committee has today published the Government Response to its report on defined benefit pensions with Liability Driven Investments...
Monday, 20 November 2023 14:50
Scottish Labour amendment to ceasefire debate in Scottish Parliament
Tomorrow in the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Labour will vote for an immediate ceasefire...
Monday, 20 November 2023 13:55
UK’s agri-food and drink attachés backing British food and drink
The UK’s agri-food and drink attachés were welcomed to 10 Downing Street this morning, marking the start of a week meeting ministers and the nation’s food producers...
Monday, 20 November 2023 13:50
UN News: Gazans have ‘no options’ for safety as offensive continues
In Gaza, where two UN-run schools received direct hits over the weekend amid intensified fighting, the plight of civilians continues to worsen as heavy rain falls across the enclave...
Monday, 20 November 2023 13:47
Written statement on Funding Update - Nov 20
Secretary of State for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities (Michael Gove): I am delighted to announce that £1 billion will be allocated to 55 projects as part of the third round of our flagship Levelling Up Fund...
Monday, 20 November 2023 13:43
Written statement on Advanced Manufacturing Update - Nov 20
Exchequer Secretary (Gareth Davies): On Friday 17 November, the Government announced £4.5 billion in funding for manufacturing to support private sector investment in eight strategic sectors across the UK...
Monday, 20 November 2023 12:48
Written statement on Trade Update: UK-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA - Nov 20
Minister of State for Trade Policy (Greg Hands): The fifth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) took place between 5 and 16 November...
Monday, 20 November 2023 12:46
Written statement on Investment Zones and Freeports update - Nov 20
Exchequer Secretary (Gareth Davies): The Government is announcing that the Investment Zones programme in England will be extended from five to ten years...
Monday, 20 November 2023 12:44