We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and useful links relating to the Big Society
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The largest randomised clinical trial of potential coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments is underway as part of the race to find a treatment.
The A1, Britain’s longest road, has been boosted with 7 miles of new lanes today (Monday 25 March) after an improved section of it opened to traffic.
A government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms, the Chancellor announced today.
The UK has signed an agreement in Rome as one of the first organisations involved in the science behind the world’s largest radio telescope today.
HS2 has cleared a key construction site close to the new Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station, as work to deliver Phase One of the UK’s new high speed rail project continues to ramp up.
The government is seeking your views on the functions, form, effectiveness, efficiency and governance of the Big Lottery Fund.
Increased file size limit for any supporting plans customers attach to online applications for a SIM or OS2.
Spaghetti Junction featured in Steven Spielberg’s big-screen adventure Ready Player One
A £1.5 billion project that will transform journeys on one of the east of England’s most vital roads reaches its half-way point this week.
The regular blog by the Government Actuary covering topical issues.
Consultation on proposed policy directions for the Big Lottery Fund.
Consider yourself the next Kojima? Ready to become the next Rocksteady? Maybe you’ve got the skills to become a future Meier?
Employment Tribunal decision.
The BIG Energy Upgrade Programme is the first large scale project that is delivering installation of energy efficiency measures and renewables…
Offenders at a prison in Hertfordshire are working with musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a music rehabilitation project.
The £15 billion ‘Road investment strategy’ will increase the capacity and improve the condition of England’s roads.
The British Paraorchestra who performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics is the latest winner of the PM's Big Society Award.
Figures from the ONS suggest there were 11,700 people over the age of 100 at the last census in England and Wales.
Make a Difference - a project that inspires young people in Milton Keynes to better their lives and those around them through positive action and volunteering is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey.