Press release: Gove sets out proposals for greener developments
The government is consulting on mandating biodiversity net gain in development to ensure habitats are protected and enhanced for the future. read more
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Press release: Gove sets out proposals for greener developments
Government proposals to place the environment at the heart of new development have been unveiled by Environment Secretary Michael Gove. In plans published today (2 December 2018) for consultation, developers could be required to deliver a ‘biodiversit… read more
News story: X Factor charity song 2018: Government to donate VAT to children’s charities
VAT collected on sales of the X Factor winner’s charity song will be donated to children’s charities, Together for Short Lives and Shooting Star Chase, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, announced. read more
News story: X Factor charity song 2018: Government to donate VAT to children’s charities
Both charities, which provide support to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families, will benefit from the donation as the government gives back the VAT on the X Factor charity song for the eighth year running. Philip Hammond, Chancell… read more
Speech: PM G20 press statement: 1 December 2018
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke at the G20 summit in Argentina. read more