Tag: government
Three quarters of the public say Westminster is not working well
Three quarters of the public say that Westminster needs to improve, new polling has found.
Low-income homeowners can now apply for free solar panels and insulation
Low-income homeowners in Leeds can now apply for free solar panels and insulation, thanks to a new scheme to help residents save...
Priti Patel considers shipping asylum seekers to isolated islands
Home Secretary Priti Patel has asked officials to look into constructing an asylum processing centre on a remote volcanic island located over...
Uni students locked in with security guards and dogs on patrol
"Students’ basic legal rights must be upheld throughout the pandemic. To even have to argue this is, frankly, shocking."
HIGHER RISK: Millions allocated for studies on Covid-19 link to ethnicity
With a disproportionate number of deaths from coronavirus in those from ethnic minority backgrounds, British scientists are to receive millions of pounds...
Eat Out to Help Out – how does the government’s 50%...
People will be able to get half price meals when they eat out at restaurants, cafes or pubs in August in a...
Covid-19: New guidance released on face masks & coverings for England
Just hours before new enforceable rules come into effect, the government has finally released full guidance on wearing face masks and coverings...
Face Masks: Mandatory in shops but not offices
Boris Johnson recently announced that from 24th July, face coverings will be mandatory in all shops and supermarkets in England.
Covid-19: First female medic to serve RAF frontline talks about her...
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Veterans have joined the numerous skilled workforces helping the country -...
Safer shopping: Restoring people’s livelihoods and keeping everyone safe
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With all non-essential retailers, including fashion shops and homeware stores, able to...
Supporting local produce and helping farms in your area
We can all do our bit to support our food industry, be it eating vegetables that are currently in season, trying new...
Children charities coalition gets £7 million funding
A ‘coalition of charities’ will help vulnerable children most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with online counselling, therapy and face-to-face support for...
#SIKH BLOCKED: Facebook and Insta say it was a mistake …
Facebook and Instagram claim that the hashtag #SIKH was 'mistakenly' blocked on its global platforms.
Business support for when tough times start to bite
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There is a wide range of financial support available to...
Government will ‘look at’ travel fines Matt Hancock confirms
Health secretary Matt Hancock said the government will “look at” any fines incurred by families who travelled for childcare purposes during the...
COVID-19: Biometrics & “Health Passports” will identify fit to work
Tech firms are in talks with UK ministers about using facial biometrics to provide a digital certificate, also known as health passport,...
EXCLUSIVE: Govt sends out Ramadan message to Muslims across Britain
The government has tonight sent out a warm Ramadan message to Muslims celebrating the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
I’m self-employed – can I get help from the government?
Following criticism about available assistance for the self employed during the coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures.
Coronavirus bill amended to protect religious burials
Over the weekend Muslim and Jewish leaders raised alarms that the coronavirus bill will interfere burying their deceased.
“Unprecedented measures”: Govt will cover 80% of workers wages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the government is will pick up 80 per cent of wage bill for employees unable to work...
