National tourism agency VisitBritain expects visit numbers from Japan to reach 270,000 in 2019, a 9% increase on 2017. Spending by Japanese visitors in the UK is expected to reach £285 million this year, up from £250 million in 2017. Nationals from Ja… read more
A real challenge for the government is to understand how evolving regulations interact with each other and their impact on businesses, while maintaining important protections for citizens and the environment. Innovate UK – working with the Better Regu… read more
Former service personnel suffering from PTSD or other mental illnesses will be prioritised for social housing under new proposals. read more
New measures could help councils ensure that members of the Armed Forces and veterans suffering from mental ill health are given the right priority for social housing. Divorced partners of Armed Forces personnel will also benefit for the first time. … read more
Construction of a multi-million pound scheme to protect thousands of homes and businesses in Hull from flooding from the Humber has been given the go ahead. read more