Universal Credit system is chaotic and payments too low - Greenwood
Margaret Greenwood MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to reports that people are facing difficulties accessing Universal Credit, said...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 13:19
Extracts from Parliamentary proceedings - Mar 24
Lord Balfe (Con):...I congratulate the Government and the TUC on the way they have worked together on this problem...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 12:19
Written statement on Simplification of the Immigration Rules - Mar 25
Kevin Foster (The Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Future Borders and Immigration): This government is committed to creating a firm and fair immigration system that prioritises the skills people have to offer...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 11:37
Covid-19: Estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls to pay no business rates this coming financial year
Many high street businesses that have closed due to Covid-19 restrictions will now be exempt from business rates...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 11:11
Coronavirus – workers need clear guidance, Rachel Reeves, Business Committee Chair, writes to Secretary of State
Rachel Reeves, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee, has written to Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for BEIS...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 11:09
Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus – AA comments
Commenting on the announcement that MOTs after 30 March 2020 will be exempt for six months...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 11:06
Lib Dems lead call for moratorium on VAT on energy bills in the face of coronavirus crisis
Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone has secured cross party support for his letter to the Chancellor calling for a moratorium on VAT on energy bills through the coronavirus crisis...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 11:04
LGA responds to Arts Council England funding
Responding to Arts Council England’s announcement to £160 million for the cultural sector, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the LGA’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, said...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 09:57
Vehicle owners to be granted MoT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 09:25
Joint letter to the UK banks from HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and the FCA
A letter from the Chancellor, the Governor of the Bank of England, and the CEO of the FCA to the CEOs of the UK Banks on the subject of COVID-19 and bank lending...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 09:15