More than 300 new and upgraded CCTV cameras have been installed across the capital, thanks to funding from the Mayor of London.

Welsh flag on a stack of coins.

In 2025-26, Welsh local authorities will receive £6.1 billion from the Welsh Government Revenue Support Grant (“RSG”) and non-domestic rate (“NDR”) to spend on delivering key services. This is a 4.3 per cent increase in funding for local government than it is currently.

Model wooden house with bricks.

One week after the announcement of the prime minister’s new Plans for Change, councils have been told they must meet a new target of building 370,000 per year in the mission to build 1.5 million new homes for Britain over the next five years.

Offshore wind farm.

Yesterday (Thursday 11th December), the government reached an agreement with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to repurpose its wind blade factory on the Isle of Wight, which will save 300 jobs.

Drone shot of Scottish islands.

Scotland have invested £20 million in Orkney and Shetland to help their Northern Isles stay connected.

CCUS graphic.

Yesterday (10th December), the North East of England signed contracts for the UK’s first carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) project, creating thousands of new jobs across the area.

Model house

As part of the government’s Plan for Change, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has set out new plans to speed up the planning process by giving greater decision-making powers for planners to speed up the approval process.

Light bulb in front of a city skyline.

The US and UK have agreed on a partnership to help develop new fusion energy with the British company Tokamak Energy, driving the UK towards being a clean energy superpower.

A bus stop on a rural Welsh road.

Welsh transport secretary Ken Skates has announced a new public transport model for Wales, enabling public, private, or third sector operators to big for packages of local bus services.

Business owner outside a small café.

To mark Small Business Saturday, the business secretary has announced that small businesses across the UK will be able to get quicker and easier he

Two engineers in a train factory.

The government has helped to ensure Hitachi’s Newton Wycliffe site a future by protecting hundreds of jobs.

Money and Saltire.

The new Scottish Budget announces spending commitments that comprise supporting businesses and business growth, as well as measures to attract private investment, allowing Scotland to be one of the world’s most attractive places for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

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