Phone Lockers for Schools Thursday, 2 May, 2024 Marcus has joined the campaign to cut down on mobile phone usage for children, starting in our schools. One of over 50 signatories of a letter to the Prime Minister, he adds, "As parents we also have the tough task of guiding our children how to use devices as tools not distractions." Articles
Landmark Laws to Keep Children Safe, Stop Racial Hate and Protect Democracy Online Published 12th May 2021 The Online Safety Bill will help protect young people and clamp down on racist abuse online, while safeguarding freedom of expression. Read more here Articles
New Environment Bill Provisions to Tackle Storm Overflows 11th May 2021 New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways. Read more here Articles
Government Sets Out Plan to Ban Conversion Therapy 11th May 2021 Following the Queen’s Speech Tuesday 11th May, Minister for Women & Equalities, Liz Truss, has confirmed that the Government will take legislative steps to ban... Articles
New Measures to Help Vulnerable People in Problem Debt 10th May 2021 The government will legislate to increase the number of people eligible for Debt Relief orders, helping more people to get out of problem debt. Read more here Articles
Schools and Colleges to Benefit From Boost in Expert Mental Health Support 10th May 2021 17 million in mental health funding for schools and colleges to help them recover from the challenges of the pandemic. Read more here Articles
Over 800 Organisations Receive New Funding to Tackle Loneliness 8th May 2021 More than 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have received a share of £4m to tackle loneliness. Read more... Articles
Government Spending With Small Businesses Continues to Rise 7th May 2021 New data published today shows that government spending with SMEs continues to rise. The latest procurement figures for 2019/20 show that across government, £15... Articles
New Plans Unveiled to Boost Recycling 7th May 2021 Every home in England will receive easier and more consistent recycling collections, under new plans to boost recycling and protect the environment, helping the... Articles
In My View - Get Out and Vote 6th May 2021 Earlier this week we reached another milestone in our battle against the coronavirus as we hit 50 million vaccine doses administered in the UK, with more than... Articles