PoliticsThe fare cap is being introduced to make bus travel cheaper for millions of passengers, cutting a typical single fare by around a third. It was announced during the first week in office of the person leading the policy, suggesting it is being treated as an early priority for the new administration.
By lowering the cost of single tickets, the move aims to ease everyday travel costs for people who rely on buses. Cheaper fares could also encourage more people to choose buses over cars for regular journeys.
Source: Department for Transport·10 hours ago
PoliticsThe Department for Work and Pensions is running this call for evidence to gather information and opinions from people affected by Carer's Allowance, adding to what it already knows. It wants to hear directly from carers and others involved before deciding how the benefit should change.
The stated aim is to help shape future thinking about modernising Carer's Allowance. This suggests the government sees the current system as due for review, though the summary does not specify what problems it hopes to fix.
Source: Department for Work and Pensions·5 days ago
PoliticsThe summary doesn't give a specific reason for the reversal, only that the planned September 2026 change to an expenses-only volunteer model won't go ahead and current arrangements will stay in place.
Source: GOV.UK·6 days ago
PoliticsThe government says the reforms are meant to help businesses test and commercialise new products faster, boosting investment as part of its Modern Industrial Strategy, launched a year earlier.
Source: GOV.UK·2 weeks ago
PoliticsThe Attorney General referred the original sentences to the Court of Appeal, believing they were too lenient given the seriousness of the crimes. As a result, the Court of Appeal imposed custodial sentences on the two teenage boys.
Source: GOV.UK·2 weeks ago
PoliticsThe Security Industry Authority conducted the checks to uncover public safety risks, and the inspections found unlicensed security operatives, a counterfeit licence and breaches of licence conditions, showing why such oversight is needed to protect the public.
Source: GOV.UK·3 weeks ago
PoliticsThe funding is meant to increase student capacity, offering up to 2,500 more places, and to build new facilities that support growth over the next decade, with a specific aim of strengthening the UK's defence industry.
Source: GOV.UK·last month
PoliticsThe money, over £2 million, is being given to more than 200 community organisations because they work to boost unity, trust and togetherness in their local areas. The funding is meant to help bridge divides within communities.
Source: GOV.UK·3 months ago