tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Simon Clarke2023-01-30T12:51:38+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/buildings-insurance-for-multiple-occupancy-residential-buildings-response-to-fca-and-cma-final-report2023-01-30T12:51:38+00:00Buildings insurance for multiple-occupancy residential buildings: response to FCA and CMA final reportLetter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Financial Conduct Authority and Competition and Markets Authority.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-legal-action-launched-to-keep-residents-safe2022-10-09T00:15:00+01:00First legal action launched to keep residents safeThe Department for Levelling Up has taken the first step in legal action, protecting residents and ensuring proper building safety. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/buildings-insurance-for-multiple-occupancy-residential-buildings-letter-to-the-association-of-british-insurers2022-09-21T10:09:18+01:00Buildings insurance for multiple-occupancy residential buildings: letter to the Association of British InsurersLetter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/buildings-insurance-for-multiple-occupancy-residential-buildings-letter-to-the-british-insurance-brokers-association2022-09-21T10:09:16+01:00Buildings insurance for multiple-occupancy residential buildings: letter to the British Insurance Brokers� AssociationLetter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the British Insurance Brokers� Association (BIBA).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/speech-by-simon-clarke-at-policy-that-works-20222022-06-30T10:54:46+01:00Speech by Simon Clarke at Policy that Works 2022The Rt Hon Simon Clarke MP delivered a short speech for the ETF’s Policy that Works conference to support the most efficient spend of taxpayer money through honest reflections on whether programmes are effective.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-quiet-revolution-redefining-the-how-of-government-spending2022-03-29T13:07:00+01:00The Quiet Revolution: Redefining the ‘How� of Government SpendingSpeaking today the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Simon Clarke MP, set out a step change in Government spending.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-34bn-saved-as-government-ramps-up-cost-cutting-programme2022-03-29T11:02:00+01:00Over £3.4bn saved as government ramps up cost-cutting programmeThe savings from across government in the year 2020/21 were driven by Cabinet Office core functions teams.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/75-million-boost-to-modernise-uk-fishing-industry-and-level-up-coastal-communities2021-12-27T00:15:00+00:00£75 million boost to modernise UK fishing industry and level up coastal communitiesMultimillion investment boost to infrastructure to modernise UK ports and processing facilities and create jobstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-helps-uk-distilleries-fuel-a-greener-future2021-11-24T00:15:00+00:00Funding helps UK distilleries fuel a greener future£11.3 million funding to help UK distilleries ditch fossil fuels and develop low carbon heating systems that will make production processes greener.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-chief-secretary-to-the-cabinet-secretary-for-finance-and-the-economy2021-11-05T00:00:00+00:00Letter from the Chief Secretary to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the EconomyLetter from the Chief Secretary to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy on the review of the Scottish Government’s Fiscal Framework.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-call-on-councils-to-help-deliver-digital-connectivity-ambitions2020-08-27T00:15:00+01:00Ministers call on councils to help deliver digital connectivity ambitionsGovernment ministers are calling on local councils to help ensure people can access better broadband and mobile connectivity crucial to the UK’s coronavirus recoverytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/20-million-in-new-grants-to-boost-recovery-of-small-businesses2020-07-30T00:15:00+01:00£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses£20 million new funding to help smaller businesses recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/councils-awarded-800-000-to-build-on-digital-advances-made-during-pandemic2020-07-27T14:47:13+01:00Councils awarded £800,000 to build on digital advances made during pandemicCommunities across the country are set to benefit from better local services as councils receive a share of £800,000 for innovative digital projects.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-confirms-allocations-of-500-million-additional-funding-for-councils2020-07-16T12:26:47+01:00Government confirms allocations of £500 million additional funding for councilsAllocations confirmed for individual councils in England to help deliver essential services for residents during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/local-government-association-annual-conference-2020-minister-for-regional-growth-and-local-governments-speech2020-07-03T13:01:16+01:00Local Government Association annual conference 2020: Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government's speechSpeech by Simon Clarke MP at the Local Government Association’s annual conference 2020.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-10-million-for-small-businesses-to-kickstart-tourism2020-07-03T12:00:50+01:00Government announces £10 million for small businesses to kickstart tourismCommunities that depend on tourism will receive a major boost from a new £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/comprehensive-new-funding-package-for-councils-to-help-address-coronavirus-pressures-and-cover-lost-income-during-the-pandemic2020-07-02T09:00:12+01:00Comprehensive new funding package for councils to help address coronavirus pressures and cover lost income during the pandemicMajor new support package to help councils respond to coronavirus announced as part of comprehensive plan to ensure councils� financial sustainability for the future.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-letter-to-councils-on-the-re-opening-of-public-toilets-and-tips2020-06-28T10:04:00+01:00Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to councils on the re-opening of public toilets and tipsLetter to councils on the re-opening of public toilets and tips.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/100-places-move-a-step-closer-to-multi-million-pound-towns-fund-investment2020-06-15T17:00:09+01:00100 places move a step closer to multi-million pound Towns Fund investmentGuidance published for local leaders of the 100 selected towns to prepare for a Town Deal and develop proposals.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-support-for-reopening-and-recovery-of-high-streets2020-06-12T00:01:13+01:00New support for reopening and recovery of high streetsThe High Streets Task Force has announced new training, expert advice and online resources for high streets in England.