Davey statement following call with the PM
Today Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey called on the Prime Minister to ensure communities do not face the hardship of mass redundancies as a result of the government stopping the furlough scheme...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:17
Labour call for Covid-19 health inequalities strategy
The Labour Party is calling for a Covid-19 health inequalities strategy now to protect deprived and BAME communities and tackle the hidden health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:15
Former head of RAF to be appointed chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority
Sir Stephen Hillier to be chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority from 1 August 2020...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:13
HMRC announces new Directors General for Borders and Trade
Katherine Green and Sophie Dean, who have been job-sharing the role on an interim basis since December 2019, have been confirmed in the post...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:11
Clamping down on risk of unsafe PPE
How OPSS is working to ensure the right PPE goes to the right healthcare workers as quickly as possible...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:09
Guidance published for Small-Scale Manufacturers of COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment
How OPSS is responding to support small businesses and individuals wanting to manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) that will protect against COVID-19...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 14:08
UK announces more flights to bring stranded Brits home from India
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has announced five further flights to bring stranded British travellers home from India...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 13:48
Chancellor funds pharmacies to open this Friday due to COVID-19
The Chancellor has given GPs and community pharmacies in England up to £32 million to remain open on this Friday’s early May bank holiday - meaning patients can continue to get the medication they need...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 13:47
CMA consults on BA and American Airlines commitments
British Airways and American Airlines have offered commitments to resolve the CMA’s competition concerns over an agreement about airline routes between the UK and US...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 13:27
Health unions call on Matt Hancock to recognise student contribution and abolish tuition fees
Current students should also have fees reimbursed...
Thursday, 7 May 2020 12:59