tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Chief Secretary to the Treasury 2025-07-17T12:34:40+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extension-to-the-term-of-nistas-expert-advisory-council-chair 2025-07-17T12:34:40+01:00 Extension to the term of NISTA’s Expert Advisory Council chair Sir John Armitt will serve as Chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority’s Expert Advisory Council until the end of 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/infrastructure-pipeline-kicks-off-new-era-of-infrastructure-delivery 2025-07-17T12:18:42+01:00 Infrastructure Pipeline kicks off new era of infrastructure delivery New tool gives investors and industry clarity they need to plan for the long term and support the delivery of the government's infrastructure ambitions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/largest-fund-of-its-kind-to-support-vulnerable-kids-families 2025-07-14T10:57:37+01:00 Largest fund of its kind to support vulnerable kids & families The world's largest fund of its kind will support vulnerable children and families across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/save-up-to-2000-a-year-on-childcare-for-your-new-school-starter 2025-05-01T09:59:18+01:00 Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare for your new school starter Parents reminded how they can save thousands on the cost of childcare with Tax-Free Childcare. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/becky-wood-appointed-as-chief-executive-officer-of-nista 2025-04-16T11:30:02+01:00 Becky Wood appointed as Chief Executive Officer of NISTA New CEO brings wealth of infrastructure leadership experience to new body supporting the implementation of the government's 10-year infrastructure strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/darren-jones-speech-to-institute-for-government 2025-03-20T14:58:19+00:00 Darren Jones speech to Institute for Government In a speech at the Institute for Government today, Darren Jones laid out his plans to transform and upgrade the government’s central finance system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chief-secretary-announces-government-finance-systems-overhaul 2025-03-20T14:55:15+00:00 Chief Secretary announces Government finance systems overhaul In a speech at the Institute for Government today, Darren Jones laid out his plans to transform and upgrade the government’s central finance system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-relating-to-the-ovfm-recommendation-on-a-system-reform 2025-03-11T16:29:09+00:00 Letter from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury relating to the OVfM recommendation on a system reform Letter to the Public Accounts Committee relating to the OVfM recommendation on a system reform: introducing thematic value for money reviews. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-take-a-test-and-learn-approach-with-spending-on-ai-and-digital-to-push-innovation 2025-03-10T00:00:00+00:00 Government to take a ‘test and learn’ approach with spending on AI and digital to push innovation Government overhauls funding for AI and Digital Projects to save taxpayer money and boost public services tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellors-national-wealth-fund-fuels-8600-jobs-in-six-months 2025-01-15T10:36:01+00:00 Chancellor’s National Wealth Fund fuels 8,600 jobs in six months The National Wealth Fund has fuelled 8,600 jobs in the last six months, unlocking almost £1.6 billion of private investment, driving growth across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-every-pound-spent-will-deliver-plan-for-change 2024-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 Chancellor: Every pound spent will deliver Plan for Change Chancellor of the Exchequer launches second phase of the Spending Review. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-british-infrastructure-taskforce 2024-10-18T09:20:08+01:00 Government launches British Infrastructure Taskforce Private finance experts met the Chancellor at No11 Downing Street today to boost investment in infrastructure and drive growth nationwide. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-millions-of-new-investment-secured-to-get-britain-building-again 2024-10-15T11:58:20+01:00 Hundreds of millions of new investment secured to get Britain building again Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones hosts roundtable with some of the biggest impact investors in the world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-sets-vision-for-future-of-britains-infrastructure 2024-10-10T14:51:22+01:00 Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets vision for future of Britain's infrastructure In a speech at Skanska's national HQ, the Chief Secretary sets the Government's vision for the country's infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-body-to-get-a-grip-on-infrastructure-delays 2024-10-10T13:10:07+01:00 New body to “get a grip” on infrastructure delays In speech at Skanska's national HQ, Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets out vision for the future of the country’s infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deal-reached-on-interim-fiscal-framework-for-northern-ireland 2024-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 Deal reached on interim Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland Fair deal delivers on commitment made within the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration financial package. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/childcare-applications-for-parents-of-9-month-olds-now-open 2024-05-12T00:00:00+01:00 Childcare applications for parents of 9-month-olds now open Hundreds of thousands of families set to benefit as working parents of 9-month-olds can now apply for government-funded childcare for first time. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-expands-support-for-pupils-with-send 2024-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 Government expands support for pupils with SEND Locations announced for 16 new special free schools and trusts appointed at a further 7 schools, providing thousands of vital places across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-childcare-rollout-on-track 2024-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 Landmark childcare rollout on track Government publishes new data showing 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for 2-year-olds in successful April launch. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/what-the-child-benefit-rate-rise-means-for-you 2024-04-02T09:44:38+01:00 What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you Child Benefit rates go up on 6 April 2024.