Coventry City of Culture

The government has awarded £3.5 million to Coventry City of Culture to help the city deliver its celebrations this summer in line with coronavirus restrictions.

Plaid promises independence vote within five years

Adam Price has stated that Plaid Cymru would hold an independence referendum within five years if it came to power in May's Senedd election.

Lib Dems seek more local climate policies

Launching the Liberal Democrat’s local elections campaign, Ed Davey has urged for more council involvement in climate policies.

Government must find ‘impetus’ to act on food security

The Commons EFRA Committee has said that the government must now find 'impetus' to act on food security, following recent momentum.

£4m to help councils resolve parental conflict

Councils can apply to the DWP for funding to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families facing conflict.

Care homes to allow two visitors from 12 April

Care home residents will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12 April as Covid restrictions continue to be cautiously eased.

Twice weekly rapid testing to be available across England

The government has announced that everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April.

£400 million to help culture organisations thrive

Details of more than 2,700 organisations being offered grants and loans to help the culture and heritage sector reopen has been announced.

‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods have poor public transport

People living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods are disconnected from town and city centres due to poor public transport and low car ownership.

Ambulance workers' mental health hit hardest

A survey of 4,000 staff across police, fire and ambulance services has laid bare the scale of poor mental health among emergency responders.

Two new unitary councils in Northamptonshire

Two new councils in Northamptonshire have begun operations, replacing the previous district councils and county council.

National Living Wage increase comes into effect

Approximately two million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will benefit from an increase in National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.

Khan appointed independent advisor for social cohesion

Sara Khan has been appointed Independent Adviser for Social Cohesion and Resilience, as part of government action to tackle extremism in our communities.

Nature boost as new Countryside Code launched

A new Countryside Code has been launched seeking to allow people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the benefits that nature offers.

Package of measures to revitalise high streets

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a package of measures to revitalise England’s cherished high streets and town centres.

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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.