UK COVID-19 alert level recommended to move to level 5 as NHS close to being “overwhelmed”
A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) has recommended that the UK…
Scottish Government launches consultation on new disability benefit to replace PIP
The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment and is…
New leadership to oversee £3.7 billion creation of 40 new hospitals
Natalie Forrest, Senior Responsible Officer of the New Hospital Programme Natalie Forrest has been appointed…
BRC gives the thumbs-up to free trade deal between the UK and the EU
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed news that the UK Government and European Commission…
Rishi Sunak confirms £594m fund to support business impacted by new lockdown rules
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced new multi-billion-pound funding for businesses affected by the national lockdown.…
BHTA welcomes continued government recognition of industry and calls for Business Rates Relief extension
Dr Simon Festing, CEO of BHTA Following the decision to introduce national lockdowns in England…
LOCKDOWN: PM confirms nationwide lockdown following “drastic” jump in COVID cases
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at…
Government proposes to make £1bn available for councils to spend on social care in 2021/22
The Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced the provisional local government…
UK Government announces £149m to support increased care home testing
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that care homes across England…
EXCLUSIVE: Mobility & independent living industry discuss port problems as 2020 draws to a close
Over recent weeks, the problems around the UK’s major container ports have been mounting, amid…