£1.4bn flood investment to protect homes and businesses |
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More than 600 projects will be funded to help better protect tens of thousands of homes and businesses this year – from improved flood barriers to natural flood management schemes and coastal flood defence projects, all reducing the risk of flooding. |
Oxford-Cambridge corridor to be UK’s “Silicon Valley” |
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People who live and work in the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor are set to benefit from additional Funding has been doubled for the OxCam corridor, with up to £800 million now available for buying new land and building infrastructure to kickstart development around Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge, backing new homes, labs and workspaces to supercharge future growth. |
Unlocking 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships |
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A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade. It is the latest step in the Government’s commitment to ensuring every young person aged 16-24 has the opportunity to earn or learn. Michelin Star chef Tom Kerridge said: “I welcome this announcement which will provide amazing opportunities to young people looking to get into this industry and others, to learn a trade and earn along the way. I’ve trained apprentices in my restaurants, and I know what a great start it gives them in their careers, and these incentives will give our industry a great boost. I’m pleased Pat McFadden has made this a priority.” |
Help for families struggling with energy costs |
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With winter drawing to a close, and families struggling with the rising price of heating oils, this government is committed to helping ensure that vulnerable families are able to heat their homes and access hot water. The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been particularly impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and is currently double that of crude oil. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: ”Heating oil prices have spiked sharply, and I know that for families in rural communities that is a real and urgent problem. That’s why we’re putting over £50 million of support to help the people who need it most, including funding for the Northern Ireland Executive to deliver support in Northern Ireland where this issue hits hardest.” |
Cracking down on waste crime |
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Waste criminals across England face their toughest ever crackdown, as the government and Environment Agency unveil a sweeping package of measures targeting illegal dumping. The new Waste Crime Action Plan sets out a zero-tolerance approach, with action to prevent waste crime at its source by closing loopholes and equipping regulators with the tools they need to stop waste criminals. Under the plans, the government will ramp up efforts to punish offenders |
