Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces a new independent review of Arts Council England will launch in the new year




Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards

The government has announced the members of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, as the government looks to deliver long-term growth in key sectors.




Water companies to be forced to double compensation for failures

Government acts decisively to force water companies to double the compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures. 




Prime Minister announces new sanctions and £35 million of emergency support for Ukraine as Russia continues to attack critical national infrastructure

The UK has provided £35 million of emergency support to help Ukraine repair its energy grid and support the most vulnerable through a third winter of war, the Prime Minister has announced today.




Transparency data: Defra gender pay gap report 2024

Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from April 2023 to March 2024.