In My View - Progress in Westminster and Concerns about Stroke Services Thursday, 25 April, 2024 It’s been a busy and fairly satisfying few days up in Westminster. As usual the press are reluctant to look beyond personal issues and speculation but there has been progress on a number of issues already this week. It started with the Rwanda Bill, as it has become known, passing after a great deal of back and forth with the House of Lords. Amendments suggested by the Lords can be helpful and the... Articles
Care Home Residents Can Stay Overnight as Visiting Restrictions Ease 14th June 2021 Care home residents will be able to spend more time with family and friends, including overnight stays as part of an easing of visiting restrictions announced... Articles
More High-Quality Degree Alternatives to Boost Adult Skills and Job Prospects 11th June 2021 Adults will be able to access more, high-quality alternatives to university degrees under new measures to boost the nation’s skills and job prospects. The... Articles
Over 110 New Youth Hubs Offer Job Help 10th June 2021 From these new Hubs, DWP Work Coaches are helping young jobseekers access local training and job opportunities, as well as a range of services to address... Articles
In My View - Supporting Renewable Energy 10th June 2021 Earlier this week the Health Secretary confirmed just how effective our vaccines are at preventing hospitalisations and serious cases of Covid-19 and that no... Articles
End of Halogen Light Bulbs Spells Brighter and Cleaner Future 9th June 2021 Halogen light bulbs will be banned from September 2021 with fluorescent light bulbs to follow, cutting emissions and saving consumers on their energy bills... Articles
Government to Protect Workers’ Rights and Clamp Down on Workplace Abuse With Powerful New Body 8th June 2021 A powerful new workers’ watchdog will be created to protect the rights of UK workers, the government confirmed today (Tuesday 8 June). Read more here Articles
Firms Must Commit to Net Zero to Win Major Government Contracts 7th June 2021 New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish clear and credible carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major... Articles
World Environment Day: Over £8m Boost for International Conservation 5th June 2021 Over £8 million new funding to protect rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats across the globe. Read more here Articles
New Funding Aims to Create 19,000 Jobs and 17,000 Homes 4th June 2021 Funding has been awarded for over 160 projects across England, which will aim to deliver over 17,000 new homes, 19,000 new jobs and save taxpayers £34 million... Articles