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LGA responds to rough sleeping funding announcement

Responding to the announcement of a further £203 million for councils to help rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said...

Saturday, 15 May 2021 00:01

Crisis response to announcement of £200m for next stage of Rough Sleeping Programme

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has today (15 May) announced an extra £203m in funding for the Government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative...

Saturday, 15 May 2021 00:01

Keir Starmer completes front-bench appointments

Keir Starmer has today made appointments to his frontbench team.

Friday, 14 May 2021 21:44

Most vulnerable offered second dose of Covid-19 vaccine earlier to help protect against variants

The country’s most vulnerable are to be offered their second COVID-19 vaccine earlier, the government has announced, as part of plans to tackle rising cases...

Friday, 14 May 2021 21:31

NHS hits milestone as 30 million people get first jab

Today the NHS in England marks another important milestone, as NHS Covid vaccination programme delivers more than 30 million first doses...

Friday, 14 May 2021 15:11

LGA: Council employees’ pay offer announced

Council employees have been offered a pay increase of 1.50 per cent from 1 April 2021...

Friday, 14 May 2021 15:10

Ed Miliband comments on Alok Sharma's speech ahead of COP26

Ed Miliband MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on COP President Alok Sharma's speech today ahead of COP26, said...

Friday, 14 May 2021 15:09

MPs to question major sporting organisations on managing concussion in sport

Sporting organisations responsible for supporting athletes face questions on the management of head trauma in sport...

Friday, 14 May 2021 12:57

New London Assembly, new Members and a new Chair

The Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on May 6th saw twelve new and thirteen re-elected Assembly Members...

Friday, 14 May 2021 12:55

Voter fraud measures announced in the Queen's speech

New laws announced in the Queen’s Speech will strengthen the integrity of UK elections and protect our democracy from fraud and intimidation...

Friday, 14 May 2021 12:51