LGA responds to NAO report on the supply of PPE during the pandemic
Responding to a National Audit Office report on the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic...
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 00:01
PM reiterates commitment to Overseas Territories
The Prime Minister addressed leaders of the Overseas Territories this afternoon as part of the UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 20:13
UK-wide Christmas arrangements announced
The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have today agreed on joint arrangements for an easing of social restrictions...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 18:09
Government failing on its promise to keep pupils learning - Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Schools, responding to Department for Education data published today showing that over one in six children were off school last week, said...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 16:46
Culture, Media and Sport hears calls for equitable pay for musicians
The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee today held its first hearing on the economics of music streaming...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 16:35
Tulip Siddiq responds to Court of Appeal ruling that Education Secretary acted unlawfully in removing safeguards for children in care
Tulip Siddiq MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years, responding to the Court of Appeal ruling that the Education Secretary acted unlawfully in removing safeguards for children in care at the start of the pandemic, said...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 15:49
ACS: Government Intervention Needed to Protect Long-Term Access to Cash
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to a HM Treasury call for evidence, calling on the Government to take urgent action to secure long-term access to cash...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 15:33
More powers for councils to enforce covid rules
Following an announcement by the Prime Minister yesterday, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (Tuesday 24 November) set out plans for additional powers for councils to help ensure businesses are following COVID-secure rules...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 15:13
Change of journey fees waived for students travelling home for Christmas
Students who had already booked train tickets to travel home for Christmas before the announcement of the student travel window can now rebook their tickets to travel between 3-9 December without paying additional fees...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 15:11
Chancellor must reverse cuts to local authorities in spending review, Greens warn
The Chancellor must reverse the decade-long cuts and hand greater control over taxes to local authorities in the Autumn Spending Review on Wednesday, the Green Party has urged...
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 14:19