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At yesterday's Budget the Chancellor set out an ambitious package of measures that continue to significantly advance our mission to level up.

• Updated: 7 March 2024

Yesterday’s budget unveiled an ambitious package of announcements designed to boost the UK’s science and technology sectors, unleashing innovation to drive growth, create jobs, and improve lives.

• Updated: 7 March 2024

The Chancellor has today (4 March) announced a significant investment package in the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing sectors.

• Updated: 4 March 2024

Siemens Mobility to invest £100 million in a brand-new manufacturing and R&D centre in Chippenham.

• Updated: 4 March 2024

Over £17 million from the Levelling Up Fund will provide a boost for culture in Walthamstow.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Over £15.3 million from the Levelling Up Fund will improve access to leisure facilities and transport in Halewood.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

£9.3 million from the Levelling Up Fund was allocated to Slough to make major improvements to the Farnham Road (A355) corridor.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has been allocated £20 million to improve transport infrastructure within South East Blackburn.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Over £18 million was awarded to Trafford Council for upgrades to Partington Sports Village.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

£20 million from the Levelling Up Fund will ensure the delivery of three transformative project in Earlestown.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Swale Borough Council were allocated £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund to breathe new life into Sheerness. This funding will support three projects to improve the health, education, leisure and employment opportunities …

• Updated: 19 February 2024

A further £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was allocated to the Industrial Solutions Hub in Cleator Moor.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

£20 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been awarded to Farnborough for a new leisure and culture hub.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

£20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was awarded to Wigan to restore the Grade II listed Haigh Hall.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Levelling Up Funding of £20 million was awarded to Oldham for 3 projects in the town.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Almost £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was awarded to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to transform Guisborough town centre and unlock housing in Middlesbrough.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

£19.1 million from the Levelling Up Fund is allocated to Reading to invest in Reading Central Library and the Hexagon Theatre.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Two projects will support Preston’s ambitions for a healthier, more inclusive, and connected city.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Almost £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been awarded to Canterbury City Council to regenerate the city centre.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Over £13 million from the Levelling Up Fund will support three key projects in Ellesmere Port.

• Updated: 19 February 2024