UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports
Households and businesses are set to benefit from stronger, more secure supply chains as the UK invests £50 million in critical minerals projects. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Apprenticeship funding bands reviews
A letter from the Minister for Skills for the Department for Work and Pensions to Skills England on the apprenticeship funding bands reviews. read more
Crack down on dangerous rented homes as new £7k fines kick in
Councils can issue fines of up to £7,000 from 22 June 2026, if landlords are found to have serious hazards in their rented properties. read more
Government strengthens wildfire resilience heading into summer
Specialist trained firefighters in reach of communities and an overhaul of fire and rescue assets to the value of almost £100 million have been announced. read more
World Cup booze ban for 7,300 offenders thanks to crime-cutting alcohol tags
Streets will be safer as thousands of offenders are to be banned from drinking alcohol during the World Cup this summer as part of the Government’s commitment to cut booze-fuelled crime. read more