Economy
Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
£1 million of Government funding to be awarded to emerging talent in fashion design per year for the next 3 years
Representative imageUK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
Treasury Minister Lucy Rigby officially opens the UK's 250th banking hub in Chepstow
Representative imageFSA Board supports new plans to strengthen the food safety system
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has agreed to move forward with designing plans to build a modern system that protects the public, supports businesses and keeps foo
Representative imageBoost for UK auto sector as McLaren unleashes £500m investment to help reindustrialise Britain
The UK’s automotive industry is set for a major boost as high-performance car manufacturer McLaren Automotive announces it will expand its UK footprint and create 1,000 n
Representative imageCouncils’ high-cost services to be transformed through £91m fund
Temporary accommodation, adult social care and other expensive services will be improved and made more efficient across 14 councils
Representative imageNew rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales
Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.
Representative imagePrison expansion brings new cells and jobs to North East
Construction has now begun on 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm, helping to lock up dangerous criminals and keep the public safe.
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