The UK Space Agency are investing £1.15 million to fund preparatory research about sub-orbital spaceflight and small satellite launches from the UK. In 2015, the National Space Policy set out the government’s ambition to establish a spaceport in the UK. In February 2016, proposals were invited for industrial research projects to investigate the challenges associated […]
The UK Government will work to ensure Northern Ireland gets the best deal possible in the forthcoming EU negotiations Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire stated today on his first visit to Northern Ireland’s north west as Secretary of State. In a series of meetings with businesses, civic leaders and other key partners […]
Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy and Lord O’Neill reaffirm the government’s commitment to building a Northern Powerhouse. Ambitious plans to build a Northern Powerhouse remain a key government priority, two of the key ministers tasked with driving forward the work confirmed. Commercial Secretary to the Treasury Jim O’Neill and Northern Powerhouse Minister Andrew Percy, both […]
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, steps up the capital’s drive for further powers in the aftermath of the decision to leave the European Union. He has tasked the London Finance Commission to bring forward a new, beefed-up set of devolution proposals, arguing that “nothing should be ruled out” when it comes to giving London […]
The First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced a business confidence plan and a new fund to support jobs and growth as part of the Welsh Government’s response to the EU referendum result. The Council for Economic Renewal is made up of a range of business, social enterprise and trade union representatives. It is chaired by […]
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to prove the importance they place on Scotland’s role in the United Kingdom as they progress EU exit negotiations. In a major speech to members of the Institute for Public Policy Research in Edinburgh earlier today, Nicola Sturgeon said the UK’s negotiating position must allow […]
A company set up by the Local Government Association (LGA) has been chosen as the officially approved body to negotiate auditors’ contracts for local authorities. Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd was set up by the LGA to manage council auditing contracts when the Government shut down the Audit Commission last year. The Department for Communities and […]
The City Councils in Derby and Nottingham have come together to develop a Metropolitan strategy which is launched for consultation. The new strategy sets out a bold joint vision that by ‘2030 Derby & Nottingham will have a global reputation as an exciting place to live, work and play.’ It heralds a new chapter in […]
An innovative contract to manage household waste and keep Camden’s streets clean is set to save council taxpayers £5 million a year and drive up recycling rates. Agreed by the council’s Cabinet, the new contract, which begins in April 2017, will be responsive to the needs of the borough and its residents and has been […]
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will attend ‘one of the most important ever meetings of the British-Irish Council’ to discuss the impact of the UK-wide vote to leave the European Union. The Extraordinary Summit in Cardiff has been convened to discuss the implications faced by the member administrations. It’s the first time the First Minister has […]
