Starmer warns that rough sleeping crisis this Christmas is “just the tip of an iceberg” of poverty and destitution
Keir Starmer has called on the Prime Minister to tackle a looming crisis in rough sleeping this Christmas, warning it is “just the tip of an iceberg”...
Sunday, 13 December 2020 22:30
Technology and the future of the government workforce
The government has no clear strategy for adapting to how new technology will radically transform the way it works and the workforce it will need...
Sunday, 13 December 2020 18:14
Transcript of PM's address at the Climate Ambition Summit
The Prime Minister addressed the opening of the Climate Ambition Summit earlier today. The virtual summit has been convened by the UK with the UN and France...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:40
Call to CEOs of private financial institutions to join the Race to Zero ahead of COP26
COP26 President Alok Sharma and the Prime Minister’s Finance Advisor for COP26 Mark Carney are today urging CEOs of global private financial institutions...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:34
Open consultation - Aligning UK international support for the clean energy transition
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is seeking views on further enabling UK clean energy exports and timing of implementation of policy shift...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:28
Transport Secretary announces up to £3 million for coach services to meet Christmas travel demand
A support package worth up to £3 million that will enable coach operators to provide additional scheduled services over the Christmas travel window...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 16:21
LGA – Christmas shoppers warned about risk of buying illegal, unsafe toys online
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be vigilant when buying toys online this year, and to look out for tell-tale signs of fake and potentially dangerous products as criminals exploit a festive surge in demand for toys...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
Age UK warns progress in resuming care home visiting is stalling and calls on everyone to pull together to make it happen
Charity publishes new report revealing just how devastating the suspension of visiting has been for many older people and families...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
Ban on keeping primates as pets moves step closer
The Government has today (12 December) launched proposals to ban keeping primates as pets in England, inviting the public to have their say on the issue over the next eight weeks...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
LGA responds to Age UK report on care home visiting
Responding to an Age UK report on care home visiting and for in-person visiting to become the default option for the rest of the pandemic, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01