The UK’s vote to leave the EU has pushed construction wages up 11%
The UK’s vote to leave the EU has pushed construction wages up 11%, according to recent data from Engage Technology...
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New free schools to open across England
Today 53 new free schools and one University Technical College will open their doors, creating up to 40,000 new school...
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...
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...
