Birmingham City Council calls for Business Survival Fund
Birmingham City Council has submitted a proposal to government requesting additional funding to ensure local businesses impacted by COVID-19 can survive and safeguard jobs.
Unsafe cladding removal to continue during pandemic
The Mayors of Greater Manchester, Sheffield City Region, London, Liverpool City Region and the West Midlands have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital safety work can continue
Financial relief for councils during pandemic announced
Councils will be allowed to defer £2.6 billion in business rates payments to central government, and £850 million in social care grants will be paid up front this month.
Action plan to support social care sector launched
It includes better access to testing, millions of additional PPE items, expansions to the workforce and a new brand to recognise the sector’s contribution to society.
Clarity needed on how Boris will decide to re-open schools
Education union NEU has written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for "modelling, evidence and plans" that will form the basis of any decisions to reopen schools.
Government sets out PPE plans for frontline workers
A new website is being rolled out in the coming weeks to improve distribution and will enable primary, social and community care providers in England to order PPE.
