Gone by Christmas? One in six nurseries and childminders may not survive the winter due to continued impact of Covid, shocking new Alliance survey reveals
The combined effect of continued low demand for places and patchy government support could lead to mass childcare closures with the most deprived areas in England set to be the worst hit...
Friday, 30 October 2020 00:01
Record numbers claiming council tax support - LGA
More than 2.5 million working age people across England claimed a discount on their council tax between April and June this year - the highest number since records began in 2015...
Friday, 30 October 2020 00:01
LGA responds to survey on impact of COVID-19 on nurseries and childminders
Responding to a survey by the Early Years Alliance showing one in six nurseries and childminders may not survive the winter due to the impact of COVID-19...
Friday, 30 October 2020 00:01
Boost for families wishing to build their own home
A review to make it easier for people to build their own home has been announced by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick today...
Friday, 30 October 2020 00:01
Caribbean vital to tackling COVID-19, climate change, UN chief tells regional leaders
The twin crises of COVID-19 and climate change present a once in a generation opportunity for the Caribbean and its development partners...
Thursday, 29 October 2020 21:11
Guidance on the Digital Connectivity Portal
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas...
Thursday, 29 October 2020 17:19
Amazon and YouTube to face Committee on future of broadcasting
Executives from Amazon and YouTube will face the Digital, Media, Culture and Sports Committee on Tuesday to give evidence on the UK’s broadcasting environment, its trends and their views on its future...
Thursday, 29 October 2020 16:36
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile
Mrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mr Jamie Bowden CMG OBE MVO...
Thursday, 29 October 2020 14:51
Statement from lawyer who acted for Jewish Labour Movement
Speaking at the Jewish Labour Movement's press conference earlier today, discussing the report issued this morning by the EHRC, Katy Colton, Head of the Politics and Law Group at Mishcon de Reya said...
Thursday, 29 October 2020 14:46
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
This instrument amends the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/1078, “the 1986 Regulations”)...
Thursday, 29 October 2020 13:32