Public sector tech investment needed to protect services

NNine out of ten Britons say they appreciate the UK’s public services more now than they did before the coronavirus outbreak.

Everyone with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests

Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service.

Coronavirus strategy too nationally driven, say mayors

Andy Burnham has called on ministers to take a ‘much more locally focused’ response to the coronavirus crisis.

Large scale study of coronavirus immunity begins

The government has announced that a major long-term study will track spread of coronavirus in general population.

HS2 project managers ‘blindsided by contact with reality’

The High Speed 2 rail project has gone ‘badly off course’, with ministers unable to rule out further cost increases and delays.

Government planning to quietly scrap homeless scheme

The government’s funding of an emergency programme to house rough sleepers in hotels during the coronavirus pandemic is to be scrapped.

Road and railway investment to support economic recovery

Journeys on local roads, railways and motorways will be smoother and safer thanks to a multi-billion-pound infrastructure package.

Roadmap taskforces established for safe sector reopening

Five new ministerial-led taskforces have been set up to develop plans for how and when closed sectors can reopen safely.

Labour calls for new coronavirus food plan

Labour has called for a new coronavirus food plan to become part of new farming and food laws, as part of an amendment to the Agriculture Bill.

Change of message ‘too early’ for North West

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have warned that the government’s change of coronavirus message comes ‘too early’ for the North West.

Coronavirus test team expands to boost effectiveness

The government has expanded the team leading on the rapid nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus test and trace programme.

Furlough scheme extended until October

The furlough scheme will be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80 per cent of their current salary.

Burnham urges for coronavirus regional support

Andy Burnham has called for more support from the government for cities outside London to ease lockdown restrictions.

‘Reckless’ government putting workers at risk

The British Safety Council has demanded that no worker be forced back to their workplace until it has been made safe.

Crucial coronavirus data must be shared with councils

Crucial data must be shared with councils to make use of their local knowledge and ensurenational efforts to track coronavirus succeed.

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