On Wednesday 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP delivered her first Budget statement to the House of Commons. Whilst the Budget’s core focus was on a number of key tax rises to fund increased spending on health and education, we look below at some of the measures which will be of interest for Alliance members and the sport and recreation sector.
Being responsible for public health, local councils say the key to tackle premature death rates is to get people active earlier in life
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Success of 2015 World Cup likely to see fierce bidding for the TV rights when Japan hosts the 2019 tournament
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Sports Betting Integrity Action Plan to help maintain integrity of sport from betting corruption
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New report highlights social value of sport to local communities
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The independent Mental Health Taskforce has published a Five Year Forward View for Mental Health for the NHS in England.
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The Department of Education (DfE) has approved new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds to prepare pupils with a career interest in the physical activity sector.
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WheelPower, the national organisation for wheelchair sport has \r\nlaunched the 'Talk About Taking Part’ survey to find out what can be \r\ndone to help more wheelchair users lead healthy active lives and take \r\npart in sport.
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Members of the House of Commons held a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday to discuss Government plans for investment in cycling.
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As the dust settles on the release of the Government’s new sport strategy,
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance is supporting the Time to Talk campaign, as a survey of more than 7,000 people with mental health problems shows that nearly two thirds are left feeling isolated (64%), worthless (61%) and ashamed (60%) because of the stigma and discrimination they have faced.
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Ansell Chezan, UKA Dance Director, gives some insight into the social value of dance
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The mosquito-borne disease - which can cause severe birth defects - has been spreading throu...
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