Guidance on tree protection: The use of tree shelters and guards
The Forestry Commission has published a document providing guidance on best practice when using tree guards...
Friday, 29 May 2020 20:16
Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals...
Friday, 29 May 2020 17:15
Nine in 10 smokers start before they are 18 years old, warns WHO
Tobacco products continue to kill eight million people a year who get hooked via a $9 billion a year marketing strategy...
Friday, 29 May 2020 14:36
Stop smoking services open to smokers thanks to rapid response of local councils - ASH survey
A new survey by public health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has found that within a month of lockdown, most councils had services in place...
Friday, 29 May 2020 13:48
£5 million funding given to mental health community projects
Community projects supporting people with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are set to benefit...
Friday, 29 May 2020 13:45
Peers launch first probe into lessons for public services from COVID-19
Peers have launched a new inquiry to ask what lessons for our public services can be learned from the coronavirus pandemic...
Friday, 29 May 2020 13:41
New plans to boost security of consumer smart devices
The government has launched a £400,000 funding pot for innovators to design schemes to boost the security of internet-connected products...
Friday, 29 May 2020 13:33
NEU Special Schools Survey: serious questions about safety remain unanswered
The findings of the NEU's latest survey – conducted last week – bring into sharp focus the particular challenges facing staff working in special schools...
Friday, 29 May 2020 13:26
Government must act to ensure coronavirus doesn’t “turn the clock back” on equal pay, says Labour
Labour today warns that coronavirus risks “turning the clock back” on pay equality, as the party calls on government to strengthen equal pay laws...
Friday, 29 May 2020 11:44
Government to publish code of practice with commercial sector in boost to high street
High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, which is in development to provide them with clarity...
Friday, 29 May 2020 11:41