We need a comprehensive transport plan to get country moving again – Tan Dhesi
Tan Dhesi, Labour’s Shadow Rail Minister, commenting on analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies on post lockdown commuting patterns, said...
Friday, 15 May 2020 00:01
IFS: Returning to work while maintaining social distancing would require much continued working from home and substantial changes to commuting patterns
New analysis by IFS researchers - funded by the Economic and Social Research Council...
Friday, 15 May 2020 00:01
NEU comments on LGA suggestion to give Councils power to close schools and nurseries when clusters of Covid-19 cases emerge
Commenting on the release by the Local Government Association, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Friday, 15 May 2020 00:01
NASUWT supports call for council powers to close schools where Covid-19 clusters emerge
Commenting on the call by the Local Government Association (LGA) for councils to be given powers to close schools if testing indicates clusters of new COVID-19 cases...
Friday, 15 May 2020 00:01
Industry fears long road back to normal trading conditions – Make UK survey
Data shows sales and orders continuing to fall at alarming rate...
Friday, 15 May 2020 00:01
70 million face masks for NHS and care workers through new industry deal
More than 70 million face masks will be manufactured in the UK and delivered to frontline health and care workers following an agreement with a global technology company, the UK government has today announced...
Friday, 15 May 2020 00:01
Labour calls for transparency over Covid-19 contracts handed to private sector
Labour is demanding answers from the Government over the multi-million pound contracts given to the private sector...
Thursday, 14 May 2020 22:30
LGA responds to £1.7bn local roads repairs announcement
Responding to the Transport Secretary’s announcement of a £1.7 billion investment into repairing local roads to improve journeys...
Thursday, 14 May 2020 21:20
Guidance on preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June
A planning guide for primary school leaders to help prepare them to open their schools for more pupils...
Thursday, 14 May 2020 21:12
Guidance on safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care
Preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings...
Thursday, 14 May 2020 20:28