NEWS

New Secretary of State for DCMS appointed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is pleased to welcome Nadine Dorries MP into her new role as Secretary of State for DCMS.

Published 17 September 2021, Politics

Alliance responds to Sport in our Communities report

The DCMS Committee has published a report that highlights several of the significant challenges the community sports sector has faced during COVID-19, and what needs to be done to ensure its long-term survival.

Published 29 July 2021, Politics

Introducing our speakers for The Policy Playbook 2021

As we edge closer to welcoming delegates to The Policy Playbook, we are excited to unveil a full list of speakers who will be taking to the virtual stage at the inaugural event.

Published 25 June 2021, Politics

Alliance launches new event to help you work with Westminster

The Sport and Recreation Alliance invites you to join us this summer for an unmissable day of learning as we launch our brand new event, The Policy Playbook: Tips to getting your voice heard.

Published 18 May 2021, Politics

Budget announcement provides initial support on road to recovery

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Budget announcement today, and it has included several support packages to help sport and recreation recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 03 March 2021, Politics

The Brexit deal: What it means for sport and recreation

At 11.00pm on 31 December 2020, the UK left the transition period and a new relationship between the UK and EU – the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) – came into effect. Head of Policy, Leigh Thompson summarises the agreement and what it means for the sector.

Published 13 January 2021, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to Spending Review 2020

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes today’s Spending Review 2020 which includes a number of positive announcements for the sport and recreation sector.

Published 25 November 2020, Politics

Alliance response to announcement of new lockdown

On the evening of Saturday 31 October, the Prime Minister announced a new lockdown is to come into effect for four weeks, starting on Thursday 5 November.

Published 01 November 2020, Politics

New funding needs to be start of a wider Sports Recovery Fund

Government has today announced £100 million of funding has been allocated to a new scheme introduced to address the ongoing challenges local authority sport and leisure facilities are facing.

Published 22 October 2020, Politics

Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan helpful but more needed to help sport and recreation recover

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has responded to the statement made by the Chancellor on Thursday 24 September.

Published 25 September 2020, Politics