Government begins large scale study of coronavirus immunity
Up to 20,000 people are being asked to take part in a new government-funded study to further track the extent...
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Multi-billion pound road and railway investment to put nation on path to recovery
investment across road and rail will support the country’s economic recovery and continue to level-up infrastructure. £1.7 billion to improve...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): increased risk of fraud and cybercrime against charities
Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to carry out fraud and cybercrime. Police have reported an...
Foreign Office charity marathon spans the globe in 24 hours
British Diplomats are completing a unique 24 hour global marathon relay that will help the NHS and charities right across...
£2 billion package to create new era for cycling and walking
Far more people will be cycling and walking thanks to plans to boost greener, active transport, launched today (9 May...
Dame Louise Casey to spearhead government taskforce on rough sleeping during pandemic
A specialist taskforce has been created to lead the next phase of the Government’s support for rough sleepers during the...
New tech will help keep the criminal justice system moving during COVID-19 pandemic
HMCTS is bringing in a new video platform to enable all parties in a criminal hearing to take part remotely...
More than 3,000 extra officers join police in recruitment drive
Police ranks across England and Wales have been bolstered with an additional 3,005 officers since the government launched a major...
From the sea to the door: New grant scheme to support seafood businesses in England to sell catches
New £1 million grant scheme opened today to increase supply of local seafood Seafood businesses can bid for funds for...
Councils given flexibility with free childcare funding
Councils can move free entitlements funding between settings in exceptional cases to meet demand during Coronavirus outbreak Councils will be...
