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.




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




Consultation outcome: Water and sewerage: changes to the service standards

Seeking views on changes to the guaranteed minimum standards of service all customers are entitled to in the water and sewerage sector.




Press release: 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. 




Transparency data: Defra gender pay gap report 2024

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