Government further boosts chances of UK receiving COVID-19 vaccine
A deal to secure early access to a promising new coronavirus vaccine has been announced by the government today...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 09:12
Mayor calls on Government to give London the affordable homes funding it needs
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the Government to put political differences aside and start negotiations for “significantly more investment” to build thousands of genuinely affordable homes in London...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 06:00
Government announces scheme to kickstart film and television production struggling to secure insurance
In a major move to jump start the country’s cultural and creative sectors following lockdown, the Culture Secretary has announced the launch of a Government-backed scheme...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:02
Vulnerable families at risk as health visitor workloads increase, says UCL survey
Health visitors are concerned that the needs of children have been missed due to staff redeployment to support the Covid-19 workforce and increased caseloads, according to a new UCL survey...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01
PAC condemns “slow, inconsistent and at times negligent approach” to social care sector in Covid-19 pandemic
In a report published today, Wednesday 29 July 2020, the Public Accounts Committee says the Government’s “slow, inconsistent, and at times negligent approach” to social care...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01
International Trade Committee publishes report examining trade policy response to COVID-19
The International Trade Committee has today published a wide-ranging report considering the impacts of COVID-19 on international trade...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01
Business Committee Chair calls on Government to learn lessons from gaps in worker & business support
Following a series of evidence hearings on the impact of coronavirus, with Ministers and representatives from businesses, trade unions, the self-employed, consumer and worker organisations...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01
TaxPayers’ Alliance reveals £56 cost of online sales tax
New analysis from the TaxPayers’ Alliance reveals plans for an online delivery tax could cost the average household at least £56 per year...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01
Age UK calls on government to help shielding older workers retain their jobs
As shielding restrictions are lifted on the 1st August Age UK is calling on the Chancellor to introduce a new ‘furlough-style scheme’ for all those workers who have been shielding...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01
Children risk getting “left behind” unless “immediate action” is taken to improve the British diet, says new strategy
Part One of the National Food Strategy published today contains urgent recommendations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and preceding the end of the transition period with the European Union...
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 00:01