Latest U-turn follows growing pressure for more support to protect jobs and the economy as second wave hits
A new report by Public Health England shows that for the first time the number of new HIV diagnoses in gay and bisexual men outnumber new diagnoses in heterosexual adults by only 100 cases. The number of gay and bisexual men (GBM) with newly diagnosed HIV fell to the lowest point in 20 years, according […]
Almost 10,000 vehicles were caught tailgating in the first two weeks of new cameras being tested to clamp down on the offence. Highways England and police have joined forces to tackle the offence which is a factor in around one in eight casualties on England’s motorways and major A roads. Soon, motorists caught tailgating can […]
People and businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of the government’s plan for the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister announced today (31 October). Throughout the crisis the government’s priority has been to protect lives and livelihoods. Today the Prime Minister said […]
The Prime Minister has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday. With the NHS weeks from being overwhelmed, and a higher death toll than the first wave predicted without new restrictions, the Prime Minister, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Advisor, and Cabinet agreed there was no alternative to tougher national measures. The Prime Minister will […]
Several note Boris Johnson’s sharp ‘u-turn’ on the month-long restrictions starting on Thursday, while others say it’s needed to save the NHS
Good evening and apologies for disturbing your Saturday evening with more news of Covid and I can assure you I wouldn’t do it unless it was absolutely necessary. First I will hand over to Chris and then Patrick who will present the latest data. Thank you very much Patrick, and Chris. I am afraid that […]
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (31 October 2020) launched a review to ensure better provision of toilets for women and men. Evidence shows that increasing numbers of publicly accessible toilets are being converted into ‘gender neutral’ facilities, causing problems for women and the elderly in particular. The review will also look at signage, which […]
The JSS scheme launches on Sunday and is designed to support businesses across the whole of the UK who are either legally required to close or facing lower demand over the winter months. Under the JSS Open part of the scheme, which was made more generous last week, the government contributes 62% towards the wages […]
