UK calls for ‘long term’ approach to prepare for future pandemics at World Bank meeting
The World Bank must help developing countries build stronger economies and healthcare systems – leaving them better able to deal with future disease outbreaks...
Friday, 17 April 2020 17:13
Government takes further action to support bus and lorry drivers who are keeping the country moving
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today announced that it will be easier for bus and lorry drivers to renew their expiring driving licences...
Friday, 17 April 2020 16:06
Coronavirus pushing councils to 'financial failure' without 'cast-iron' government funding pledge
Coronavirus-led demand pressures and a loss of income risk combining to push councils towards financial failure...
Friday, 17 April 2020 15:59
Test email from ParliamentToday
Friday, 17 April 2020 15:30
Joint Committee on Human Rights to question the Secretary of State for Justice
On Monday at 2.30pm the Joint Committee on Human rights will be meeting remotely to take evidence from the Rt Hon. Robert Buckland...
Friday, 17 April 2020 15:04
Information and advice for charities about coronavirus related fraud and cybercrime
Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to carry out fraud and cybercrime...
Friday, 17 April 2020 14:58
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June
The government’s unprecedented furlough scheme that is keeping millions of people in jobs will be extended for a further month...
Friday, 17 April 2020 14:44
Government announces new formula for allocating funding for flood and coastal defences across England
With the fifth wettest autumn ever recorded, rainfall records broken across England and the major storms Ciara and Dennis striking the UK...
Friday, 17 April 2020 14:15
New inquiry: Impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on homelessness and the private rented sector
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee to examine the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the homelessness...
Friday, 17 April 2020 14:11
Bankrupting local government will not help the country recover, says LGIU
The LGiU has issued a statement on reports that Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, has told a group of council leaders that local government...
Friday, 17 April 2020 14:04