NHS rolls out ‘covid-friendly’ cancer treatments
‘Covid-friendly’ cancer treatments that are safer for patients during the pandemic will be expanded and extended through a £160 million initiative...
Monday, 3 August 2020 00:01
Planning reform shows government is not serious about tackling housing crisis, say Lib Dems
Responding to the Government's announcement of planning reform in England which will allow new homes and hospitals to be granted automatic permission...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 11:40
Agriculture Bill reprinted with Lords amendments
The Agriculture Bill has completed its committee stage in the House of Lords and will next be considered at report stage...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 10:10
LGA responds to proposed planning reforms
Responding to the Government’s proposed planning reforms, Local Government Association Chairman, Cllr James Jamieson said...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 10:00
Landmark reform of planning system to be unveiled this week
Land designated for growth will empower development - new homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices will be allowed automatically...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 09:27
ASH: Supporting smokers to quit can help tackle surge in poor mental health
New findings from the YouGov COVID-19 Tracker indicate that smokers with existing mental health problems are more likely to have quit successfully since the pandemic hit than other smokers...
Saturday, 1 August 2020 00:01
Apprentices to get jobs boost
A new online and telephone support service for apprentices who have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak has been launched today...
Saturday, 1 August 2020 00:01
European Commission welcomes agreement on rules governing alcohol
The European Commission has welcomed yesterday's agreement reached in the Council on the new rules governing excise duties on alcohol...
Friday, 31 July 2020 18:32
Help to Buy scheme extended
Thousands of families can still benefit from the current Help to Buy scheme despite delays in building their new homes due to coronavirus...
Friday, 31 July 2020 17:57
Fuel retailers need more support to transition to electric vehicles, says ACS
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to a consultation from the Department for Transport which sought views on bringing forward the end to the sale...
Friday, 31 July 2020 17:45