With the creative sector well-placed to support efforts to level up the UK, Government must support local businesses to fulfil their social and economic potential

The Government must reform the visa system for EU artists or risk damaging  the cultural reputation and economic contribution of our festivals

We must put arts education at the heart of the modern curriculum to give children from all backgrounds the confidence and qualifications to progress into a creative career

The Health Secretary has called on the British public to "be responsible" as supermarkets urged shoppers not to stockpile goods amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Two-thirds of the public would support the introduction of food rationing as the Government responds to the coronavirus outbreak, a new poll has found.

A fragmented approach to repairing the justice system is not the answer, says Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council. 

It is right that the Chancellor is focusing on workers affected by the Coronavirus crisis, says British Safety Council Chief Executive Mike Robinson. 

509 organisations from across the world achieve prestigious recognition of their work in health, safety and wellbeing.

Responding to today's Budget, it is hugely important that new infrastructure projects are well designed and protect the natural environment, says the Woodland Trust. 

Keith Richards, managing director of engagement for the Chartered Insurance Institute, has responded to the Budget.

Unless there is an urgent cash injection for legal aid, a freeze on court closures, improved rehabilitation of offenders and a serious commitment to better decision making across Whitehall, the British public will be even more let down, says Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council.

British exporters are set to benefit from a £5bn cash injection to boost overseas trade, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.

By investing in early years education we can help address lifelong inequalities caused by educational differences, determining income, opportunities and contributing to patterns of social mobility, writes Alex Norris MP.

In the long term, if the UK wishes to reduce its reliance on exports, Government policy in this area must serve to stimulate domestic demand for secondary materials and unlock investment in new infrastructure, says Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association, Jacob Hayler.

This week’s Budget presents a great opportunity for the Government to turbo-charge the green economy and to turn great ideas into reality, says Cadent. 

Everyone agrees that we need to build more homes. As the country’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Developments is playing its part in this.

We need to have a clear way of tracing waste to make sure that rubbish does not end up in our ocean. My amendment to the Environment Bill will do just that, writes Wera Hobhouse MP. 

The Government is failing to tackle the causes of plastic pollution by focusing on “piecemeal policies”, a green policy think tank has claimed.

It has been rumoured that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is planning to scrap the lower rate of fuel duty in his first budget statement. The plans are believed to be part of Government efforts to encourage a switch to greener alternatives.  

Labour has urged the Boris Johnson to "get a grip” to stop the coronavirus outbreak hitting small businesses.

With more governments around the world issuing green bonds, Maria Busca looks at whether HM Treasury will follow suit.   

The Budget is set to include a record £5billion investment to roll out the next generation of broadband in the most difficult to reach areas.

Rishi Sunak will announce a package of emergency measures to support businesses damaged by the coronavirus outbreak in his first Budget on Wednesday.