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 the spread of coronavirus. The...
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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 new UK aid funding, the...
Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus
The government has this week (26 March 2020) made new public health regulations strengthening police enforcement powers in England, to...
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 sets out how the government...
COVID-19: Changes to DBS ID checking guidelines
Due to current measures that have been put in place as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, we’re aware that...
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 Fund will provide council tax...
Plans underway to modernise the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association
Plans to modernise the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCAs) were announced today following a year-long review by the Ministry...
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 for filing their accounts. This...
Runaway and derailment of a wagon at Clitheroe
At about 08:20 hrs on 9 March 2020, a tank wagon loaded with cement powder ran away from a siding...
Music firms illegally prevented discounts, CMA alleges
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today issued separate Statements of Objections to Roland (U.K) Limited (Roland) and Korg...
