LGA – Christmas shoppers warned about risk of buying illegal, unsafe toys online
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be vigilant when buying toys online this year, and to look out for tell-tale signs of fake and potentially dangerous products as criminals exploit a festive surge in demand for toys...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
Age UK warns progress in resuming care home visiting is stalling and calls on everyone to pull together to make it happen
Charity publishes new report revealing just how devastating the suspension of visiting has been for many older people and families...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
Ban on keeping primates as pets moves step closer
The Government has today (12 December) launched proposals to ban keeping primates as pets in England, inviting the public to have their say on the issue over the next eight weeks...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
LGA responds to Age UK report on care home visiting
Responding to an Age UK report on care home visiting and for in-person visiting to become the default option for the rest of the pandemic, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
Tory 'dithering' on whisky tariffs costs industry millions, says SNP
Tory ministers have been accused of ‘dithering’ over US tariffs on Scotch whisky which have devastated the industry and cost businesses millions...
Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:01
PM announces the UK will end support for fossil fuel sector overseas
The Prime Minister will announce today [12th December] that the UK will end direct government support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, as he opens the Climate Ambition Summit...
Friday, 11 December 2020 22:30
Government provides £31m for flooding and coal tip repairs in Wales
The Government has confirmed that £31 million will be made available to repair damage caused by severe floods...
Friday, 11 December 2020 21:43
Combined Heat and Power (CHP): the route to 2050 - call for evidence (update)
We will use the information provided through the call for evidence to shape future policy options for combined heat and power...
Friday, 11 December 2020 14:54
Salvation Army to address Scottish Parliament
On Tuesday, December 15th, Alan Bellshaw, Community Mission Facilitator, Salvation Army, Fauldhouse will be delivering the "Time for Reflection" address to the Scottish Parliament before they start next weeks business.
Friday, 11 December 2020 14:42
DCMS Committee: Transcript from session on Economics of music streaming - Dec 8
MPs will examine what economic impact music streaming is having on artists, record labels and the sustainability of the wider music industry...
Friday, 11 December 2020 13:34