LGA responds to PAC report on adult social care workforce
Responding to a report by the Public Accounts Committee on the adult social care workforce in England, which states that a credible plan to sustain the underfunded care sector is needed this year...
Wednesday, 9 May 2018 00:01
Extra £22.5m EU funds to boost skills in Wales on Europe Day
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford will today [Wednesday 9 May] announce £22.5m of EU funding for schemes to help young people and women in Wales improve their skills and employment prospects...
Wednesday, 9 May 2018 00:01
Housing Secretary James Brokenshire awards funding to Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands to reduce rough sleeping
Three areas in England are set to launch new pilot projects to support rough sleepers with complex needs get off the streets into stable and affordable accommodation...
Wednesday, 9 May 2018 00:01
Shelter gives conditional welcome to government's rough sleeping initiative
Shelter's CEO Polly Neate said: "With rough sleeping at it's highest in a decade this action to help people off the streets and into a safe, secure and affordable homes has never been needed more...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 23:59
PM announces £3m to support creative projects in the Northern Powerhouse
A new £3 million fund to support creative and cultural organisations across the Northern Powerhouse will be announced by the Prime Minister later today...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 16:10
International Trade Committee hears from fresh produce importers about trade with developing Commonwealth countries
The International Trade Committee will take evidence from UK businesses importing fresh produce from developing countries on Wednesday 9 May...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 13:46
Inspection report published: Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme
The Chief Inspector makes 7 recommendations for improvements...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 13:31
Lib Dems: the Tories are failing vulnerable children
Responding to reports of a significant increase in the number of children being placed in care outside of their hometown, Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran said...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 12:25
Andy McDonald responds to rail companies launching a public consultation on train fares
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on Britain’s rail companies launching a public consultation on train fares, said...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 11:44
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announces £2 million to improve transport and connectivity in the South East of England
England's Economic Heartland and Transport for the South East given government funding to develop innovative transport plans fit for the future of their regions...
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 10:30