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Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

Monday, 16 February 2026

The former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill has been formally transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, marking a major step forward for deliveri...

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UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

Monday, 16 February 2026

The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open in London....

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UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

Monday, 16 February 2026

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom sign new  agreement in London, building on decades of cooperation on climate and cle...

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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Monday, 16 February 2026

The Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027....

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Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Friday, 13 February 2026

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....

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Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Around 175 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire visited the fair to find out about jobs in clean energy....

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Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participat...

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Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the Economist Water Summit in London....

Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council

Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Northumberland County Council issued with C4 grading for 'very serious failings'...

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George Bradshaw address 2026

George Bradshaw address 2026

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Transport Secretary sets out her vision for a reformed railway that's run by the public, for the public. ...

Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

A new campaign for parents, full of immediate practical advice on how to talk to your children about harmful online content, as the government bolster...

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Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Monday, 09 February 2026

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship....

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Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Monday, 09 February 2026

Fairer funding as part of the Final Local Government Financial Settlement will help to tackle deprivation and improve public services ...

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Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Sunday, 08 February 2026

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young...

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Applications now open for local plan inspector roles

Applications now open for local plan inspector roles

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals from the built environment and related fields to become local plan inspectors. Applica...

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Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke on Trent

Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke on Trent

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities...

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New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a

New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a "fair hearing"

Thursday, 05 February 2026

New guidance will support fairer and more balanced decisions on investment in every part of the country....

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Supporting LGPS Gender Pension Gap reporting

Supporting LGPS Gender Pension Gap reporting

Thursday, 05 February 2026

GAD guidance supports gender pension gap disclosure in 2025 local government fund valuations....

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Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views

Major local government shakeup in 14 areas opens for views

Thursday, 05 February 2026

From Blackpool to Plymouth, 14 areas to be transformed as part of the once-in-a-generation reforms to local government...

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UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

Thursday, 05 February 2026

The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border....

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Pride in Place: 40 neighbourhoods join transformational programme

Pride in Place: 40 neighbourhoods join transformational programme

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Thousands more people handed the power to decide how millions are spent in their area as Pride in Place expands. ...

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Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving homes, under plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places....

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Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions....

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New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today. ...

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Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London....

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infras...

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Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap

Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap

Monday, 02 February 2026

Millions of working women will be better off with new measures being introduced to tackle historic gender pension gap. ...

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Regulator of Social Housing publishes the Rent Standard 2026

Regulator of Social Housing publishes the Rent Standard 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

The new Rent Standard sets out rent policy from 1 April 2026 onwards....

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High streets to receive £150 million to restore community pride

High streets to receive £150 million to restore community pride

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Multi-million-pound package to turn the tide on ailing high streets, targeted in places most in need of support...

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London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

Friday, 30 January 2026

From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected...

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