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Loneliness under lockdown - Government plans to tackle loneliness during coronavirus - British Red Cross Response

British Red Cross Response to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden’s announcement today on tackling loneliness under lockdown...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 16:11

Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss sets out priorities to Women and Equalities Select Committee

Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss, gave evidence to the Women and Equalities Select Committee on 22 April, and set out her priorities for the Government Equalities Office...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 16:10

Coronavirus: Councils warn of service "wind down" without fair share of Government cash

The coronavirus crisis is putting huge pressure on district councils, risking a winding down of critical services unless government provides a fair share of the £1.6 billion funding package announced at the weekend to help councils manage the impact of the pandemic...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 16:08

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Business Interruption Loans - Apr 22

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean asked the Government what lessons they have learned from the experience of Switzerland, Germany and the United States in ensuring that businesses have easy and speedy access to Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 15:18

Oil and gas: OPRED communications (update)

Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 15:14

Government launches plan to tackle loneliness during coronavirus lockdown

The Government has launched a major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 14:48

SI 448: The Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipe-lines (Assessment of Environmental Effects) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

These Regulations make amendments to the Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipe-lines (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations 1999...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 14:46

ESFA Update: 22 April 2020

Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 14:10

Written statement on Temporary changes to pensions tax in the context of abatement for returning workers - Apr 22

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen): At this time, it is important that key public sector workforces can bring back workers with relevant and valuable experience to ensure that the government can continue to provide critical public services...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 13:58

Lib Dems: Truss reveals Govt's inadequacy over support for domestic abuse victims

Following the appearance of the Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, at the Women and Equalities Committee today, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs and Equalities Christine Jardine said...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 13:57