Press Releases

Pride in Place: 40 neighbourhoods join transformational programme

Thousands more people handed the power to decide how millions are spent in their area as Pride in Place expands.

Nine Welsh neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £180 million

Nine neighbourhoods at the heart of Welsh life have been named as the recipients of up to £20 million each in UK Government funding.

Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving homes, under plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places.

Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool

A new nutrient planning tool has been launched to match nutrients to crop and soil need, cutting waste, supporting productivity, and protecting watercourses.

Iconic canals to be better protected with £6.5 million investment

Funding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.

Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Young people are set to benefit from TV and film industry support for the Government’s Youth Guarantee.

Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions.

New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today.

A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) development consent decision announced

The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Transport.

UK and Europe sign historic pact to drive clean energy future

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband signs a historic clean energy security pact.

Every cancer patient to get individual support plan

Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment support.

Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council

New Chair brings extensive experience in infrastructure investment and delivery to leadership of expert body advising on NISTA's strategy and objectives.

Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudan’s women and girls

Foreign Secretary visited Adré on the Sudanese border in Chad and called for urgent global action to secure a ceasefire.

Ofqual fines UWL £150,000 for rule breaches affecting thousands of music students

University of West London failed to properly oversee how a third party delivered graded music assessments and issued certificates.

Charity Commission investigates air ambulance charity

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Stoke Air Ambulance CIO over concerns relating to the charity’s activities and administration.

Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy

Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground.