Crisis: Homelessness prevented by government action during pandemic say councils
English councils have stressed the combined impact that key policies like raising the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and suspending evictions have had in preventing homelessness during the pandemic...
Monday, 1 March 2021 00:01
Green Homes Grant cut will be “a wrecking ball” to jobs, says TUC
The TUC has today (Monday) warned that the withdrawal of hundreds of millions of pounds from the Green Homes Grant scheme will be “a wrecking ball” to green jobs...
Monday, 1 March 2021 00:01
£50 million extra pledged for school improvements in Wales
The Welsh Government has today announced an additional £50m towards improvements to school buildings across Wales...
Monday, 1 March 2021 00:01
New laws added to Domestic abuse Bill and extra support for victims to be confirmed in Budget
A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented this week, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators...
Monday, 1 March 2021 00:01
Labour analysis shows season ticket cost has rocketed 43% for long-suffering rail-users as Government brings in 2.6% fares rise
With rail fares set to rise by 2.6 per cent, Labour has analysed costs on more than 180 train routes since the Conservatives came to power in 2010.
Monday, 1 March 2021 00:01
Veterans with mental health needs to receive £10 million Budget boost
The Chancellor is expected to provide £10 million in new funding to support veterans with mental health needs in his Budget this week...
Sunday, 28 February 2021 22:39
Chancellor to give lifetime financial aid to UK thalidomide victims
Victims of thalidomide will receive financial support for the rest of their lives ensuring their future security, the Chancellor...
Sunday, 28 February 2021 22:36
UK businesses embark on virtual roadshow to discover new trading opportunities in Latin America and Caribbean
The Department for International Trade is hosting a virtual roadshow to help businesses across the UK identify new export and investment opportunities...
Sunday, 28 February 2021 22:30
Shadow Chancellor calls for Budget to rebuild Britain’s economic foundations
Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds is calling for a Budget to “rebuild the foundations of our economy”...
Sunday, 28 February 2021 22:30
Finance industry and police team up to stop over £45 million of fraud in 2020
Branch staff at banks, building societies and Post Offices worked with the police to stop £45.3 million of fraud through the Banking Protocol...
Sunday, 28 February 2021 12:15