UK aid and Unilever to target a billion people in global handwashing campaign
The UK government is working with Unilever to fund a global programme to urgently tackle…
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine
The race to find a vaccine for coronavirus will be boosted by £210 million of…
Government announces new action to prevent modern slavery in its supply chains
The UK has become the first country to publish a government modern slavery statement, which…
COVID-19: Changes to DBS ID checking guidelines
Due to current measures that have been put in place as a result of the…
Government confirms £500 million hardship fund will provide council tax relief for vulnerable households
Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has confirmed the government’s £500 million Hardship…
Plans underway to modernise the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association
Plans to modernise the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCAs) were announced today following a…
Companies to receive 3-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19
From today (25 March 2020), businesses will be able to apply for a 3-month extension…
Courts wind-up companies involved in IT finance scam
Five companies have been wound up in the public interest on 19 March 2020 at…
Runaway and derailment of a wagon at Clitheroe
At about 08:20 hrs on 9 March 2020, a tank wagon loaded with cement powder…
Music firms illegally prevented discounts, CMA alleges
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today issued separate Statements of Objections to Roland…