A Teachers’ Union has reviewed the guidance issued by the government and is highlighting serious and fundamental concerns with it.

Labour has warned that councils in England may have to make budget cuts of 20 per cent due to the coronavirus pandemic.

An initial £50 million to help the Scottish social care sector deal with the financial implications of coronavirus has been confirmed.

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

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.

Oxford City Council is exploring the opportunity to make ‘once in a generation’ improvements to transport and public space in the city centre.

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

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

All care home staff and residents are now eligible for testing with priority for those in homes that look after the over-65s.

The government is advising the public to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

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

Those working in social care in England and Wales have been twice as likely to die with coronavirus as the general working-age population.

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

The government has announced up to £16 million to provide food for those who are struggling as a result of coronavirus.

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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