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Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) have signed a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) to boost locally-lead housing projects in the region.

Diggers

A new Ministry of Defence office has started construction in Blackpool, which involves a collaboration between Blackpool Council working with development partner Muse Places and construction company VINCI Building.

Brick house model

According to provisional figures, Homes England has beaten its annual targets for the number of houses started, completed, and potential homes unlocked in 2024-25, which is a key part of the government’s mission to deliver 1.5 million homes

The government has announced that thousands of civil servant roles are to be relocated to 13 locations across the UK to develop and deliver policy

Waves

At the Marine Energy Wales Conference in Cardiff, the Welsh government announced a £2 million equity investment in tidal energy firm Inyanga

Scottish notes

The first minister, John Swinney, is set to publish Scotland’s Programme for Government, which will set out new measures to strengthen Scotland’s public services and support citizens during the cost-of-living crisis. 

The government has announced plans to bring the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the arm’s-length body (ALB) responsible for valuing properties

Scottish first minister John Swinney has announced the Scottish Government's legislative programme will be brought forward 'to ensure the c

The government has announced plans to examine every quango across government with a view to close, merge or bring functions back into departments i

As part of plans to cut wasteful spending across government departments, branded merchandise and staff away days will be banned.

House with scarf

A revised Heat in Buildings Bill, which will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2024, is to be brought forward by the acting minster for climate action, Dr Alasdair Allan.

Home

Pat Ritchie CBE has been appointed as interim chair of Homes England, as confirmed by the deputy prime minister.

Architectural plan of building

A new contractor for the government office in Manchester City will allow the building to enter its final construction phase. 

Bus stop in rural Wales

A new Bill has been introduced in the Senedd which, should it pass, will provide the power to create a bus network that meets passenger needs by ensuring there is one network, one timetable, and one ticket across buses in Wales.

Transpennine train

The government has announced a huge package for transport in the North of England

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