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UK government’s bus revolution hits another gear
25 April 22:22
Economy

UK government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Millions of bus passengers across England are benefitting from cheaper fares, new routes and better services as local authorities are putting government funding to work in their communities.

UK government scraps high-sugar food from school menus
24 April 23:23
Economy

UK government scraps high-sugar food from school menus

Millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the UK government sets out its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade.

Threatened species set for major funding boost
19 April 13:37
Economy

Threatened species set for major funding boost

The UK government has unveiled the first five species set to benefit from the largest ever amount of government funding for threatened species.

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
18 April 14:47
Economy

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

The government has taken decisive action to ensure battery manufacturers, auto firms and SMEs rooted in communities across Britain benefit from major financial support - keeping the country a leading hub for business, investment, and jobs in a volatile global environment.

UK Games Fund to support video games studios
16 April 16:42
Economy

UK Games Fund to support video games studios

Video game developers with great ideas for the next generation of smash hit games are being urged to apply for a share of a new £28.5 million pot of funding.

UK launches updated fisheries and seafood scheme to boost coastal industry
15 April 17:45
Economy

UK launches updated fisheries and seafood scheme to boost coastal industry

The major investment from the UK Government will begin to be delivered through an updated Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). The multi-year scheme will support projects that make a real difference to the industry and to coastal life, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.

Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract
13 April 19:11
Economy

Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that will enable the delivery of the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Government’s clean energy mission.

UK government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities
12 April 17:51
Economy

UK government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities

Billions of pounds will become more accessible to England’s most disadvantaged communities as the government sets out a new plan to deal with some of the most pressing and challenging societal issues across this country.

Largest ever UK trade mission to the US attracts major corporate sponsors
10 April 16:36
Economy

Largest ever UK trade mission to the US attracts major corporate sponsors

In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California from 18th - 22nd May, 2026.

Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm
7 April 13:33
Economy

Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm

Families and businesses will benefit from more solar power, one of the cheapest forms of power available, as the UK government approves a major new solar power project.

Millions of UK workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave
5 April 11:11
Economy

Millions of UK workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave

The world of work has been upgraded for the 21st century, as landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. From today, employees will receive Statutory Sick Pay from their first day of sickness absence – rather than having to wait until the fourth day, regardless of how much they’re getting paid.

Record year for gang busts and knife seizures
4 April 10:00
Economy

Record year for gang busts and knife seizures

More drug lines have been closed, gang leaders arrested and dangerous weapons seized than ever before due to County Lines operations. New data released shows that 2,740 County Lines have been closed, 1,657 gang leaders charged and 961 knives were seized in 2025, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.

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