New measures announced to boost response to the B1.617.2 variant
The B1.617.2 variant of concern is beginning to spread increasingly rapidly in certain areas across the country and decisive action is being taken...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 22:00
Draft legislation published on the introduction of E10 petrol
Written statement to Parliament on Draft legislation concerning the introduction of E10 petrol (petrol with more than 5% ethanol) at filling stations in Great Britain...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 18:15
Expert group to help homeowners gain more control over their homes
Launch of the Commonhold Council – an advisory panel of leasehold groups and industry experts who will inform the government on the future of this type of homeownership....
Thursday, 13 May 2021 16:34
Every school with reception pupils to be offered early language training
Every state school with a Reception class in England can now apply for training and resources through an early years catch-up programme funded by the Government, to support thousands more pupils with vital communication skills...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 16:11
Deadline Net Zero: Speech by Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency
Emma Howard Boyd's Speech at the Transition Pathway Initiative event at the London Stock Exchange, Thursday 13 May 2021...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 15:46
John Glen addresses Which? Cash Summit
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke about the Government’s commitment to protect access to cash and announced a consultation on legislative proposals will be launched in Summer 2021...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 15:36
New interim deputy chief medical officer for England announced
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that Dr Thomas Waite has been appointed as interim deputy chief medical officer for England...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 15:09
Rosena Allin-Khan comments on the Ironmongery Direct and Mind on mental health issues among tradespeople
Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour’s Shadow Mental Health Minister, commenting on the Ironmongery Direct and Mind report on mental health issues among tradespeople, said...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:47
Stockport has more licensed Teslas than any other local authority in Britain - DVLA research by LeaseLoco
Stockport has more licensed Teslas than any other local authority in Britain, according to research by the UK’s largest car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:46
Over 300,000 homes sold with Help to Buy
A young farmer from Leicestershire has become the 300,000th homeowner to use the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme since its launch in 2013...
Thursday, 13 May 2021 13:52