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 2024Northern Ireland30 Oct 2024Government scraps A1 dualling plan The transport secretary decides "not to progress with unfunded and unaffordable road schemes". 30 Oct 2024Tyne26 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 2024Lancashire27 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 2024Hull & East Yorkshire6 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 2024Business6 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 2023UK Politics30 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 2023Derby28 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 2023Business27 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 2023Birmingham & Black Country