Autumn Statement30 Oct 2024Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next yearRachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.30 Oct 202430 Oct 2024Government scraps A1 dualling plan The transport secretary decides "not to progress with unfunded and unaffordable road schemes". 30 Oct 202426 Oct 2024Farmers' concern over funding cuts ahead of BudgetSome Lancashire farmers are worried the agricultural budget will be cut in the Autumn Statement.26 Oct 202427 Mar 2024Devolution deal for East Yorkshire enters next stageThe plan will now be submitted to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.27 Mar 20246 Feb 2024NatWest may 'tell Sid' to buy shares in JuneThe firm overseeing the government's stake in the bank may soon begin selling shares to the public.6 Feb 20246 Dec 2023Councils warn of growing financial crisisLocal leaders say more councils in England are at risk of going bust because of a lack of funding.6 Dec 202330 Nov 2023Minimum wage rise adds £4.4m to council shortfallCouncil leader Barry Lewis says the chancellor failed to recognise the pressure authorities faced.30 Nov 202328 Nov 2023Government spending plans 'a big risk', says OBRThe Office for Budget Responsibility says the plans are "uncertain" and rely on projected savings.28 Nov 202327 Nov 2023Autumn Statement: 'It'll be businesses who are paying'West Midlands traders say a living wage increase puts pressure on small businesses.27 Nov 2023...
