UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals go live 1st June 2023 The UK's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect on the 31st of May. Australia and New Zealand trade deals to enter into force at midnight... Westminster News
Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare 1st June 2023 Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June. Additional support worth up to £522 a month for... Westminster News
Claim Your Energy Voucher Day launches final push to get remaining £130 million in support to prepayment meter customers 31st May 2023 Households on prepayment meters told to claim Energy Bills Support vouchers by 30 June, in final push to help those yet to benefit from £400 off their bills... Westminster News
Help to Save extended to April 2025 23rd May 2023 Help to Save – the government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years – has been extended to... Westminster News
Government backs British farmers with new package of support 16th May 2023 Prime Minister sets out new support for farmers to strengthen food security and grow the economy Farmers will benefit from a commitment to protect their... Westminster News
More cash to rescue community assets through expanded government fund 16th May 2023 Even more community projects will be able to apply for funding through the government’s expanded £150 million Community Ownership Fund. More community projects... Westminster News
Thousands to benefit from low-cost heat in push to drive down energy bills 15th May 2023 The UK’s first system drawing heat from deep underground to provide low-cost heating for nearly 4,000 homes is one of 7 innovative projects backed by government... Westminster News
New plan to make it easier for patients to see their GP 11th May 2023 Action to make it easier for patients to contact their GP and end the 8am rush, with £240 million given to practices across England to embrace latest technology... Westminster News
James Wild MP welcomes further protection for England’s coastal waterways 10th May 2023 Consultation to expand storm overflow reduction targets to cover all coasts, estuaries and marine protected sites. The government is planning to consult on... Westminster News