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Chancellor provides £14.5bn for NHS and public services

The Chancellor has said £14.5 billion from the Coronavirus emergency response fund will go towards public services, including the NHS and local authorities

Chris Townsend appointed to lead shielding programme

Chris Townsend OBE, previously Commercial Director for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will lead the government's shielding programme

Sites acquired by Homes England have capacity for 5,000 homes

Government housing agency Homes England has revealed it has acquired 19 sites in the last financial year worth £180 million

Buyer support for public sector during pandemic

The Crown Commercial Service has launched a new online resource which brings together information, advice and guidance for public and third sector buyers during the coronavirus crisis.

Insight and evidence in a time of uncertainty

In a post Covid-19 world, research will be vital in developing policy, planning services and governing effectively, writes Jane Frost

Professional Services

Most parents do not feel confident teaching at home

New polling has revealed that only 42 per cent of parents feel confident about teaching their children at home.

Coronavirus: Academisation should be put on hold

Academy conversions should be suspended to help over-stretched councils focus on supporting schools to stay open, says LGA.

The West Midlands: where the world meets

The West Midlands Growth Company explain why the region is the ideal location for conferencing and events

Conferences & Events

Coronavirus likely to boost UK’s rare wildflowers

Rare wildflowers could start to bloom during the coronavirus lockdown because many councils are leaving roadside verges uncut.

Dementia patients abandoned during coronavirus crisis

Hundreds of thousands of people with dementia in care homes are being abandoned during coronavirus crisis, says charity.

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