Ban on evictions and additional protection for renters

The government has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus.

Williamson announces school closures in England

Gavin Williamson has told the House of Commons that schools in England will close after the end of the school day on Friday.

£2.2 million boost for councils to tackle air pollution

Local authorities have been granted more than £2.2 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.

Pubs and restaurants allowed to operate as takeaways

Planning rules will be relaxed to allow pubs and restaurants to operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.

London drivers underpay councils for residential parking

Centre for London has said that car owners are underpaying for their on-street residential parking space across London.

Emergency bill to strengthen Covid-19 plans

The Department of Health and Social Care will introduce new laws to help ministers respond effectively to the progress of the coronavirus outbreak.

Free childcare offers to continue during Covid-19 closures

Funding for the government’s early years entitlements will continue during any periods of nursery, preschool or childminder closures.

Single use plastics to be banned in Wales

Single use plastics are to be banned in Wales as part of wider measures to make Wales the world’s top recycling nation.

£3.2m emergency coronavirus support for rough sleepers

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a £3.2 million emergency funding to help rough sleepers to self-isolate.

GMCA to boost fibre optic connectivity offering

Greater Manchester is partnering with Virgin Media Business to deliver fibre optic connectivity to more than 1,500 public service sites.

Wales to consider scaling back council services

Bin collections and other council services in Wales may be reduced during the coronavirus crisis.

The Law Commissions have argued that electoral reforms would reduce confusion and bring elections into the 21st Century.

UK’s first converted ‘Electric Avenue’ unveiled

Siemens has unveiled the UK’s first electric avenue, over half a mile in length, that has been fully converted to cater for electric vehicle charging.

Implementation committees set up amid Covid-19 spread

Boris Johnson has set up four new ministerial structures to coordinate and respond to the coronavirus pandemic across government.

Coronavirus: Food banks forced to close

Food banks are being forced to close or reduce the service they offer as the coronavirus leads to food donation shortages.

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