Public sector organisations will be able to access up to £635 million of funding to install energy efficiency measures and low-carbon heating.
Public buildings such as schools, hospitals, leisure centres and town halls will be eligible for the funding to spend on energy efficiency upgrades, such as double glazing and loft insulation.
Public sector organisations, such as NHS Trusts, schools and local authorities will be able to apply for grants from September.

Funding has been awarded to 16 government projects to help test and evaluate new approaches to delivering public services.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Natural England have announced funding for new and improved green spaces for urban areas.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced a £368 million fund for youth services in the country's most underserved areas to improve the health, wellbeing, skills and opportunities for young people.

The government has announced plans to raise the accessibility standard, meaning new homes will be more accessible for older and disabled people.

A devolution deal will be signed today by Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark to create a new combined authority across York and North Yorkshire, with a directly elected mayor.
The new mayor will have powers to invest in transport, housing and education and will receive £540 million of government funding over the next 30 years.
The deal is due to be signed by Clark, alongside the leaders of North Yorkshire County Council and the City of York, on Monday, Yorkshire Day.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced it has fined KPMG £14.4m for providing “false and misleading” information and documents to the regulator in relation to its Audit Quality Reviews of two Carillion audits completed by KPMG.
Following a five-week hearing at the beginning of the year, an independent Disciplinary Tribunal made the findings of Misconduct. Following a hearing in May 2022, sanctions were determined.
KPMG has admitted liability for the acts of all the individuals and also admitted that the acts were Misconduct.

The Work and Pensions Committee has recommended pausing deductions from benefits to help struggling families.

The Mayor of London has announced a £5 million funding package for positive activities and opportunities for young Londoners.

The government has announced a new round of Air Quality Grants to reduce the impact of polluted air on people’s health.