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The Government Property Agency (GPA) has signed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub at the Darlington Economic Campus.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

Government has taken further action to help secure the UK's supplies of critical goods with the launch of the new Critical Imports Council.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

Licensing reform will maximise the economic and environmental potential of the crop.

• Updated: 9 April 2024

Thousands of households across the UK are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies come into force.

• Updated: 3 April 2024

First East-West Council meeting endorses bespoke plan to boost jobs and investment in Northern Ireland 

• Updated: 26 March 2024

The first meeting of the new East-West Council discussed the main priorities for the Council’s work programme

• Updated: 26 March 2024

UK and Ontario sign a collaboration agreement at the Geospatial Summit to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register.

• Updated: 26 March 2024

OIM report suggests trade between UK nations is not a challenge for most, while policy design can minimise disruption.

• Updated: 20 March 2024

A historic trailblazer devolution deal signed in the North East today between the Government and the seven leaders of the region's major councils.

• Updated: 18 March 2024

The Women's International Networking Programme have completed their first trade mission this week, travelling to Indianapolis and Chicago.

• Updated: 8 March 2024

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

Apprenticeships, spirits and culture were on the agenda as UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont embarked on a series of stakeholder engagements

• Updated: 5 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

Confirmation that West Yorkshire Combined Authority, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority are eligible for Level 4 devolution.

• Updated: 1 March 2024

Cash injection announced to turbocharge regeneration and kick-start new housing schemes.

• Updated: 1 March 2024

The Secretary of State delivered a speech to the Convention of the North in Leeds.

• Updated: 1 March 2024

New Small Business Council meets for first time to discuss access to finance and removing barriers to growth

• Updated: 22 February 2024

£20 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been awarded to Haringey Council to transform the Selby Centre in Tottenham into a new ‘urban village’, including new community and leisure facilities.

• Updated: 19 February 2024