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.
Having published reforms to simplify, clarify and improve electoral law, the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission argue that the current state of electoral law in the UK has become increasingly fragmented and difficult to use. Many of the laws are found in the Representation of the People 1983 Act which originates from Victorian-era legislation.

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.

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

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the transmission of the coronavirus is happening more rapidly in London.
Speaking in his daily press conference, dedicated to coronavirus, Johnson said that the capital is weeks ahead of other regions in terms of the virus curve, meaning transmission is happening more rapidly. As a result he urged Londoners to particularly follow the latest Public Health England advice, including to work from home where possible and to avoid unnecessary social contact.

Resident-organised playing out sessions are a proven way for children to meet and play with each other and tackle global isolation.

Robert Jenrick has said that the government is ready to do whatever is necessary to support councils in their response to coronavirus.

Oliver Dowden has said that the government will legislate to make sure new-build homes come with gigabit-speed broadband fit for the future.

Ken Skates is introducing new legislation into the Senedd giving councils bold new powers to reshape bus services across Wales.
Speaking ahead of the launch of a new toolkit proposed in the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales said deregulation of bus services in the 1980s had been an ‘abject failure’ and said action was needed to put passengers first and improve services.