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Robust action by government needed now to prevent culture sector from collapse says Committee Chair

The DCMS Committee is urging the government to take immediate action to enable the cultural and sporting sectors to recover from the impact of Covid-19...

Thursday, 24 September 2020 00:01

Government broke promise to fully fund Councils through lockdown – Steve Reed

Steve Reed MP, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary,commenting on the publication of a report from The Institute for Fiscal Studies...

Thursday, 24 September 2020 00:01

NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales

People across England and Wales are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus...

Thursday, 24 September 2020 00:01

PM: ‘Climate action cannot be another victim of coronavirus’

The Prime Minister will call on nations to make ambitious commitments to secure the planet for the next generation today...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 22:30

A New Leadership: Labour unveils Keir Starmer’s first party political broadcast

Today [Wednesday] Labour unveils its first party political broadcast since the election of Keir Starmer as Leader...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 17:00

Budget cancelled

It is believed that the budget, set for Nov/Dec this year will not now take place...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 16:20

The drive to improve motorway journeys for disabled people

Highways England is introducing new resources to make it easier for disabled people to use England’s motorways and major A roads...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 15:43

UK regulator strengthens opioid warnings

Stronger warnings about the risk of dependence and addiction to be added to the patient information leaflet and discussed with patients...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 15:41

ASCL welcomes increase in disadvantaged students going to university

Responding to UCAS analysis showing more students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK are set to start degrees this autumn...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 15:08

Lifting evictions ban amid second Covid spike is a betrayal of promise to renters - Thangam Debonnaire

Thangam Debbonaire MP, Labour’s Shadow Housing Secretary, in response to the Housing Minister postponing plans to scrap Section 21 evictions, said...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 15:07