Labour criticises decade of ‘dither and delay’ on energy policy

The Labour Party has slammed the Conservatives for a decade of dither, delay and poor planning on Britain’s energy sector.

£700 million for local authorities to help businesses

Businesses most impacted by Omicron will be able to tap into a multimillion-pound support package, thanks to new funding delivered to councils.

Cultural events key to successful town centres

A year-round programme of cultural events and family-friendly activities are the key strategies for underpinning successful town centres.

Low income tax burden rises by nearly a fifth

It has emerged that low income families will see their tax burden rise by nearly a fifth, before the National Insurance rise takes hold.

Plans to restore 300,000 hectares of habitat

The government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to restore up to 300,000 hectares of wildlife habitat by 2042.

£50m additional funding to reduce crime in London

Sadiq Khan has announced a new comprehensive investment package of almost £50 million to tackle crime and the complex causes of crime.

List of places aiming to become Jubilee cities revealed

The full list of 39 places which have applied for city status as part of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition has been announced.

Extra £60 million for adult social care over January

The government is providing an additional £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to coronavirus.

£28 million to protect and vaccinate rough sleepers

Rough sleepers are being helped to get their coronavirus vaccines and move into safe accommodation over the winter thanks to a £28 million boost.

£12.5 billion for Scottish local councils

Details have been published of how the £12.5 billion in Scottish Government funding for 2022/23 will be distributed to local authorities.

£22.5m for new community push to get nation boosted

An additional £22.5 million in funding and an army of vaccine ambassadors have been deployed across the country to encourage vaccine uptake.

Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently

High streets and local business will be allowed to hold markets more often and put marquees up in pub and restaurant gardens without planning permission.

£316 million funding boost to tackle homelessness

Tens of thousands of people will be protected from homelessness as a result of a £316 million government funding boost.

Record funding to support social care

Care providers, residents and staff will all benefit from additional funding, totalling £1.4 billion, to support the social care sector.

Support for young people in serious violence hotspots

Young people who are most at risk of serious violence will receive targeted support to keep them engaged in education and attending lessons.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.