Government announces plans to extend the single-use plastic bag charge to all retailers
The 5p plastic bag charge will be extended to all retailers and not just big businesses, subject to consultation later...
Politics
Government saves £300m in two years by preventing fraud and error
The government’s National Fraud Initiative (NFI) has saved over £300 million in taxpayers’ money over the last two years –...
£95 million “Full Fibre” Broadband Boost for Local Authorities
Local authorities are being encouraged to bid for a share of £95 million being made available by the Government to...
Home Office awards £13 million to local authorities to help young people at risk of abuse
Some £13 million of Home Office funding has been awarded to projects which support vulnerable children, by ensuring they have...
Liam Fox sets out ambitious new plan to make Britain a 21st century exporting superpower
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP, will today (Tuesday 21 August) set out how the Government will make Britain...
Record-breaking public support for reducing single-use plastics and boosting recycling
Individuals, businesses and campaign groups have expressed overwhelming support for action on tackling the impact of plastics on our environment....
Charity head Louise Burfitt-Dons warns about the dangers of trendy tribalism
The head of a leading anti-bullying charity has issued a warning on their website about the dangers of trendy tribalism....
James Brokenshire launches a new deal for social housing residents
A ‘new deal’ for social housing residents, as part of the government’s commitment to make a housing market fit for...
Milton Keynes Council lines up a further £500k to help disabled and elderly people
The council is investing an extra £500,000 in improvements to the homes of older and disabled local people, to help...
First Civil Society Strategy in 15 years sets out a vision to create stronger communities
The first Civil Society Strategy in 15 years will build stronger communities by bringing together businesses, charities and the public...
