HM Revenue and customs (HMRC) have said that families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week.

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.

The government and the Environment Agency have announced over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired, which makes a record £2.65 billion invested over two years to protect communities from flooding.

Homes England (the government’s housing and regeneration agency), Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) are to provide a £91 million loan over a four-year term to contribute towards a residential project in Leeds.

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

The government has announced £740 million will go towards creating 10,000 new school places designated for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

The cross-party London Councils group has responded to the government’s Spring Statement, which was delivered yesterday (Thursday 27th March 2025) in the House of Commons.

This afternoon (26th March 2025) in the House of Commons, chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement

Local authorities across Scotland will receive £10 million to support new, or enhance existing, approaches to restoring biodiversity through the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF).

The government has announced £20 million to support the delivery of community-led housing.
Thousands of new high-quality homes, including some that are social and affordable, will be designed and built by local people for local people.
The housing minister has confirmed a £20 million package for community groups, such as community land trusts and housing co-operatives that will directly support the construction of more than 2,500 new homes over the next decade.