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
Councils Given Further £200 Million in Next Stage of Successful Rough Sleeping Programme 15th May 2021 More rough sleepers are set to be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to a further £203 million funding, with South Somerset District... Articles
In My View - Bouncing Back from the Pandemic 13th May 2021 On Tuesday the Queen’s speech set out the Government’s plan for bouncing back from the pandemic and that was rightly the focus of the opening of this new... Articles
Animals to Be Formally Recognised as Sentient Beings in Domestic Law 13th May 2021 Vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings for the first time in UK law thanks to the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill... Articles
Over 300,000 Homes Sold With Help to Buy 13th May 2021 A young farmer from Leicestershire has become the 300,000th homeowner to use the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme since its launch in 2013. Read more here Articles
UK to Lead the Way on Animal Welfare Through Flagship New Action Plan 12th May 2021 In a first of its kind, the Government has today published an action plan for animal welfare that will revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK and... Articles
Universities to Comply With Free Speech Duties or Face Sanctions 12th May 2021 A historic bill introduced in Parliament today (12 May) will strengthen the legal duties on higher education providers in England to protect freedom of speech... Articles
Support For Renters Continues With Longer Notice Periods 12th May 2021 Renters will continue to be supported as national COVID-19 restrictions ease, with longer notice periods in place until at least October, Housing Minister... Articles