10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child |
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The government will put an end to this cycle of patching and mending buildings that have already deteriorated, as the Education Secretary unveiled a 10-year plan to transform the education estate so that children and young people across the country have high-quality classrooms that are fit for purpose and resilient to climate change from flooding and overheating. As part of the drive to make schools more inclusive by design, the government expects that every secondary school will, in time, have an inclusion base – a dedicated safe space away from busy classrooms where pupils can access targeted support that bridges the gap between mainstream and specialist provision. |
Local power plan to cut bills and create income for communities |
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Great British Energy and the government have published the Local Power Plan, backed by funding of up to £1 billion, to help support locally-owned clean energy generation projects such as solar on community buildings such as libraries and leisure centres. The plan delivers the biggest public investment in community energy in this country’s history. Ownership is a transformative tool to build the wealth of local areas—giving people a stake in the places they live and generating pride, respect and local prosperity that can’t be dismantled. |
Fastest growing G7 economy in Europe |
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “Thanks to the choices we have made, we’ve seen six interest rate cuts since the election, inflation falling faster than predicted and ours is the fastest growing G7 economy in Europe”. “The Government has the right economic plan to build a stronger and more secure economy, cutting the cost of living, cutting the national debt and creating the conditions for growth and investment in every part of the country”. |
More support for apprenticeships |
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Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: “Apprenticeships offer young people the opportunity to earn and learn and are a proven route into good jobs, but too many young people don’t know enough about them. We’re changing that. Clearer information, better support, and real opportunities to help more young people get into jobs of the future and for those who miss out and will help employers find the talent they need.” |
Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England |
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The proposals include the first ever designated bathing spot on the River Thames in London, which marks a vast transformation in water quality across the river. From it being declared “biologically dead” in the 1950s – to now being a place of national pride. The 13 proposed sites include Pangbourne Meadow, Berkshire, and Sandgate Granville Parade Beach, Kent. New sites will see the nation’s total bathing spots increase to 464, helping more people benefit from safer local places to swim, spend time with family and connect with nature. It comes as the Government focuses on delivering improved water quality for swimmers across the country. |
