£3 billion affordable housing boost to deliver 20,000 new homes 13th February 2024 The expansion of government-backed loan scheme will support thousands of new homes. 20,000 new affordable homes will be built across the country, helping more... Westminster News
Major campaign to fight fraud launched 13th February 2024 Stop! Think Fraud, the National Campaign Against Fraud, launches today. A major campaign to transform the fight against fraudsters launched this week. Stop... Westminster News
Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses 13th February 2024 Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced this week... Westminster News
Government confirms over £64 billion funding package for councils 7th February 2024 The final local government finance settlement for 2024-25 makes available £64.7 billion for local government - an increase of 7.5% in cash terms. Along with 40... Westminster News
11,200 North West Norfolk households to receive Cost of Living support 7th February 2024 Low-income households will start to receive the third Cost of Living Payment worth £299. Payments are part of the £104 billion Cost of Living support which... Westminster News
New Disability Action Plan to make UK most accessible place in the world 7th February 2024 The Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to... Westminster News
£1,000 National Insurance cut boosts pay packets 31st January 2024 Workers see boost in take home pay as cut to National Insurance shows in January’s payslip as part of plan to reward work and boost growth. Progress made on... Westminster News
Government announces a further £600 million boost for councils 25th January 2024 Extra £500 million earmarked to enable councils to provide crucial social care services Councils across England will receive a £600 million support package, in... Westminster News
New laws set to ban mandatory hidden fees from online shopping, saving money for consumers 25th January 2024 New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers Fake reviews will be added to banned practices... Westminster News