13/05/2020 - 09:39
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have warned that the government’s change of coronavirus message comes ‘too early’ for the North West.
12/05/2020 - 17:24
The government has expanded the team leading on the rapid nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus test and trace programme.
12/05/2020 - 14:48
All care home staff and residents are now eligible for testing with priority for those in homes that look after the over-65s.
12/05/2020 - 14:19
The furlough scheme will be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80 per cent of their current salary.
12/05/2020 - 11:37
The government is advising the public to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
12/05/2020 - 10:09
Andy Burnham has called for more support from the government for cities outside London to ease lockdown restrictions.
12/05/2020 - 10:04
Scams passed on to councils of fraudsters shamelessly exploiting coronavirus fears by selling fake and unsafe products have soared in recent weeks.
11/05/2020 - 15:02
Those working in social care in England and Wales have been twice as likely to die with coronavirus as the general working-age population.
11/05/2020 - 11:50
Robert Jenrick has announced that charities can bid for a share of £10 million funding to support victims of domestic abuse.
11/05/2020 - 11:45
The government has announced up to £16 million to provide food for those who are struggling as a result of coronavirus.
11/05/2020 - 09:36
Crucial data must be shared with councils to make use of their local knowledge and ensurenational efforts to track coronavirus succeed.
11/05/2020 - 08:28
Boris Johnson has unveiled new plans to begin easing lockdown in the UK, but questions have been raised over its detail and suitability.
11/05/2020 - 08:04
Far more people will be cycling and walking thanks to plans to boost active transport, launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
07/05/2020 - 11:24
Almost half a million households are at high risk of becoming homeless as a result of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.
07/05/2020 - 10:43
Aberdeen City Council has approved a plan to position the city as a climate positive city while helping to lead on the rapid shift to a net zero future.
