Tax credits recipients will receive Cost of Living Payment from today
Around 700,000 families who receive tax credits and no other qualifying benefits will receive their £299 Cost of Living Payment from today, 16 February 2024, to help with everyday costs...
Friday, 16 February 2024 08:47
Back to work boost as quarter of a million workplace training places delivered
The latest figures show that in the last financial year, 81,190 places were delivered – smashing the 80,000 target two months ahead of schedule....
Friday, 16 February 2024 08:45
Devon National Nature Reserve extension to boost nature recovery
Natural England and landowners Clinton Devon Estates today announce the extension to a National Nature Reserve neighbouring Budleigh Salterton, making the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve...
Friday, 16 February 2024 08:42
Vital new wetland habitat protected with announcement of a new King’s National Nature Reserve
A Devon nature reserve is due to be significantly expanded today in part thanks to a unique piece of coastal engineering, which has seen 50 hectares of internationally important new wetland habitat created...
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:01
LGA: Suicide prevention funding end could have ‘life or death consequences’
The end of funding for suicide prevention projects in April could have “life or death consequences” in some areas, the Local Government Association says today...
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:01
Scottish Government: Plan to help communities facing population decline
Steps to strengthen communities and empower local leaders will be set out today in a new plan to help retain and attract people to depopulating areas...
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:01
Former Chair of Joint Intelligence Committee on Israel-Palestine: “Israel’s security-only policy hasn’t worked”
The former Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Lord (Peter) Ricketts, has warned that the Israeli government’s ‘security-only’ strategy in Palestine ‘hasn’t worked.’
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:01
HMICFRS: Northamptonshire Police has made improvements, but further changes needed
Northamptonshire Police has made improvements in most areas, but the force still needs to improve how it investigates crime, the police inspectorate has said...
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:01
Innovative and energy efficient development will provide 50 new homes for an affordable social rent in Wales
Wales & West Housing’s Colchester Avenue development, located on the former site of the Three Brewers Pub, will see a mix of 50 new modern and energy efficient one- and two-bedroom flats in Penylan, Cardiff...
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:01
The UK calls on Iran to use influence to stop Daesh attacks and de-escalate regional tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security...
Thursday, 15 February 2024 23:29