In My View - Australia Trade Deal a Great Opportunity 27th May 2021 The District Councils’ poll on Local Government reorganisation descended into further chaos this week. The information they sent to voters across Somerset gave... Articles
£166 Million Cash Injection for Green Technology and 60,000 UK Jobs 24th May 2021 Government announces major cash injection for green technology and development as part of Green Industrial Revolution. Read more here Articles
£50 Million for Councils to Support Care Leavers 24th May 2021 A £51m funding boost to help thousands of vulnerable young people in the care system, and proposals to improve the quality of their accommodation, have today... Articles
£200 Million Investment in Rehab Services to Cut Crime 21st May 2021 Charities and companies which help rehabilitate offenders have been awarded around £200 million of Government funding to help cut crime in the new probation... Articles
Funding Boost For Pupils Leaving Alternative Provision 21st May 2021 Young people in Alternative Provision (AP) at risk of unemployment or dropping out of education at age 16 are set to receive further mentoring, pastoral support... Articles
UK Secures Historic G7 Commitments to Tackle Climate Change and Halt Biodiversity Loss By 2030 21st May 2021 The Climate and Environment Ministers of the G7, under UK leadership, have today (Friday 21 May) secured historic commitments which will put climate... Articles
In My View - District Council's Political Stunt 20th May 2021 The week kicked off with the great news that progress with vaccination against COVID means anyone 36 or over can now book their first dose and I strongly... Articles
New Legislation to Help Transform Opportunities For All 18th May 2021 The Skills and post-16 Education Bill will support vital reforms to post-16 education so more people can gain the skills needed to secure great jobs. Read more... Articles
Environment Secretary to Set Out Plans to Restore Nature and Build Back Greener from the Pandemic 18th May 2021 Environment Secretary makes landmark speech, outlining plans to protect and restore nature, tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and help deliver Net Zero... Articles