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HMICFRS report: State of Policing 2019

In his annual assessment of policing in England and Wales for 2019, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Thomas Winsor recognised the sensitivity and dedication of the police service in collaboratively responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 16:00

Visitors urged to follow the Countryside Code as tourism businesses reopen

With thousands of visitors expected to flock to the countryside this weekend as tourism businesses in England reopen, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to follow the Countryside Code during their visit....

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:38

District councils respond to Government funding announcement

Responding to the new funding announced by government for councils to help address coronavirus pressures, Cllr John Fuller OBE, Chairman of the District Councils’ Network, said...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:37

Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020: letter to local authorities

This letter notifies local authorities of changes to the housing eligibility regulations which come into force on 24 August 2020...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:35

Commons statement on Education Settings: Autumn Opening - July 2

The Secretary of State for Education (Gavin Williamson): With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding the full opening of our schools and colleges to all pupils in September...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:30

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Mental Health Services - July 2

Baroness Barker asked the Government what steps they are taking to ensure that mental health services are available in (1) acute, and (2) community, care settings (a) during, and (b) after, the COVID-19 pandemic...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:25

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Transport - July 2

Brendan O'Hara (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Government’s plans to support economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:24

Fisheries Bill enters the House of Commons

The Fisheries Bill, the first major fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years, has passed the House of Lords and has now entered the House of Commons for further scrutiny...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:18

Half a million frontline NHS workers benefit from coronavirus telecoms deal

Deals gave NHS staff improved access to mobile data, voice calls and texts..

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:16

Boost for commercial analogue radio stations

Listeners of popular radio stations such as Classic FM and TalkSport will be able to access their favourite analogue shows for another ten years thanks to new government plans...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 15:15