Extend tax cut to save museums and theatres and help our high streets, says Labour
Labour is today urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to confirm immediately an extension of temporary business rates relief for six months...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Prime Minister to publish roadmap for cautiously easing Covid restrictions
The Prime Minister will today set out the Government’s roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Prioritising teachers for vaccination key to post-lockdown recovery, says NASUWT
The NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union has welcomed the pledge from the Government that all adults will be offered their first Covid vaccination by the end of July...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Highly desirable for all children to return to school before easter, but policy must meet two key tests, says Education Policy Institute
Commenting before the Prime Minister's announcement on schools reopening on Monday, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has said that it would be highly desirable...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 11:06
Government announces increased support for fishing and shellfish businesses
The Government has announced enhanced financial support for the seafood industry with cash grants for seafood and aquaculture businesses across the UK...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:54
Government announces plan to scrap EU law, ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike
British drivers will avoid an estimated £50 a year increase in motor insurance costs as the government confirms it plans to do away with the controversial EU ‘Vnuk’ law...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:37
New Psychological First Aid training launched
From Monday 22 February, people who care for or work with children and young people aged up to 25 who have been affected by COVID-19...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:34
Labour sets out questions for Hancock after judge rules he acted unlawfully
Labour has set out the questions the Health Secretary must answer to restore public confidence, after he was found to have acted unlawfully...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 06:00
Centre for Policy Studies: Stamp duty holiday boosts sales by almost 140%
A new report by the Centre for Policy Studies looks at the effects of the measure introduced by the Chancellor in response to the pandemic...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 00:01
GMB union backs North Sea oil deal
The Union has hailed the ‘New way forward’ as members vote to agree the landmark ESA agreement for thousands of North Sea Oil and Gas workers...
Saturday, 20 February 2021 10:50