Leisure providers rescue package vital in fight against obesity, councils warn
Hundreds of leisure facilities could close permanently or be unable to reopen without urgent funding which would damage the nation’s health and undermine the Government’s plans to tackle obesity, councils warn today...
Monday, 20 July 2020 00:01
Covid-19 and the Probation Service - “an incredibly different situation out there” says Justice committee
The Justice Select Committee is to release a report on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Her Majesty’s Probation Service and at the same time launch an inquiry into ongoing reforms in the service...
Monday, 20 July 2020 00:01
HRH The Prince of Wale’s Countryside Fund celebrates Farmer Networks this National Countryside Week
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is celebrating National Countryside Week from 20th to 26thJuly, and the work of UK farm support groups...
Monday, 20 July 2020 00:01
Nature to be at centre of green recovery, says Environment Secretary George Eustice
Nature will be at the centre of a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, Environment Secretary George Eustice will pledge
Monday, 20 July 2020 00:01
UK defence teams up with world leading UK space company to secure next generation of military communications
A new military communications satellite is set to keep troops safe across the globe for decades to come, thanks to a £500 million contract confirmed today...
Sunday, 19 July 2020 12:01
10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ unveiled
The Lord Chancellor has today announced locations for 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ which have been rapidly set up to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system...
Sunday, 19 July 2020 11:24
Thousands of places created in new special free schools
Up to 3,000 new school places are to be created for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), providing tailored support and specialist equipment...
Sunday, 19 July 2020 00:01
Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new public buildings
More than 250,000 severely disabled people will have greater access to public places after the government moved to make Changing Places toilets compulsory...
Sunday, 19 July 2020 00:01
London Mayor secures £67m for long-term homes for rough sleepers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is to create 900 new long-term homes for homeless Londoners, after securing a £67m grant from the Government...
Saturday, 18 July 2020 14:49
Second reading (and remaining stages) (Lords) of the Finance Bill - July 17
Lord Livermore (Lab) [V]: My Lords, this Finance Bill gives effect to the tax measures announced in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget...
Saturday, 18 July 2020 09:06