Roll-out of 2 new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter
Millions of ground-breaking rapid coronavirus tests will be rolled out to hospitals, care homes and labs across the UK to increase testing capacity...
Monday, 3 August 2020 08:35
Eat Out to Help Out launches today – with government paying half on restaurant bills
Diners across the UK will see their restaurant bills slashed by as much as 50% from today as the government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme officially opens for business...
Monday, 3 August 2020 08:32
Support lawyers now or they may not be there when justice is needed, says Justice Committee report
In April 2020, as the coronavirus lockdown entered its second month, lawyers began feeling a tight financial squeeze...
Monday, 3 August 2020 00:01
Minister announces extra £22.7m to help adult social care sector in Wales
Welsh Health and Social Services Minister Vaughan Gething has announced £22.7m in extra funding to help meet the additional costs adult social care...
Monday, 3 August 2020 00:01
Public services were not fit to respond to the coronavirus crisis, says new report
Failures in planning and funding cuts meant public services were not well prepared to handle the coronavirus crisis, says a new report...
Monday, 3 August 2020 00:01
NHS rolls out ‘covid-friendly’ cancer treatments
‘Covid-friendly’ cancer treatments that are safer for patients during the pandemic will be expanded and extended through a £160 million initiative...
Monday, 3 August 2020 00:01
Planning reform shows government is not serious about tackling housing crisis, say Lib Dems
Responding to the Government's announcement of planning reform in England which will allow new homes and hospitals to be granted automatic permission...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 11:40
Agriculture Bill reprinted with Lords amendments
The Agriculture Bill has completed its committee stage in the House of Lords and will next be considered at report stage...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 10:10
LGA responds to proposed planning reforms
Responding to the Government’s proposed planning reforms, Local Government Association Chairman, Cllr James Jamieson said...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 10:00
Landmark reform of planning system to be unveiled this week
Land designated for growth will empower development - new homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices will be allowed automatically...
Sunday, 2 August 2020 09:27