Neil Hornby appointed as new Cefas Chief Executive
Neil Hornby has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science)...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 15:52
Culture Secretary kick starts expert taskforce to work on fans' return to elite sports venues
Sports Technology and Innovation Group, formed of sport, health and tech experts, to work with sport bodies to explore high-tech solutions to get fans back into venues...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 15:52
UN chief and UK premier announce December climate summit
With the COVID-19 pandemic having disrupted plans to hold the annual international UN climate meeting - known as the COP - this year, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom have announced...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:55
CLA responds to VAT cut extension
Responding to the news that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has extended the VAT cut from 20% to 5% for tourism businesses until March 31st 2020, CLA President Mark Bridgeman said...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:54
McCluskey: Jobs support scheme will help anxious workers breathe more easily but more must be done to fend off mass unemployment
Responding to the announcement today (Thursday) by the chancellor that the Job Retention Scheme is being replaced with a new Job Support Scheme...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:35
Job Support Scheme: Factsheet
This Job Support Scheme factsheet explains what is covered by the grant, which employers and employees are eligible, and how to claim...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:29
RTPI calls for £500m boost to England’s planning system in CSR response
Half a billion pounds must be injected into the England’s planning system over the next four years to ensure the government’s objectives on housing, beauty, climate, the economy and health can be achieved, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:22
New legislation protects national security capability to fight serious crime
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill will underpin the longstanding work of intelligence and law enforcement agencies...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:16
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant Extension
This SEISS Grant Extension factsheet explains what is covered by the grant, who is eligible, and how to claim...
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:15
IPPR: Job Sharing Scheme does not go far enough to prevent unnecessary layoffs
Think tank that first proposed a work-sharing scheme in August welcomes move to protect viable jobs, but warns of flaws in government scheme..
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:13