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05 Jun 2020 Transport

Rail industry demonstrates to transport MP how it is rising to the coronavirus challenge

Yesterday, rail organisations showed their efforts in combating Coronavirus in a virtual site visit with influential Transport Select Committee member Chris Loder MP.

Beyond Covid - why funding homeless prevention makes sense

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05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Beyond Covid - why funding homeless prevention makes sense

During the pandemic, the GLA put 1,400 homeless people into hotel accommodation. It recently confirmed that just 19 of them (1.4%) claimed to have served in HM Armed Forces. CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy was not surprised at the low number. In a discussion with Glyn Strong he explains what role prevention has played in successfully tackling rough sleeping among veterans and makes a plea for stronger investment in an area that could have a much wider and enduring impact on the problem.

Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce

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05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce

Given the UK’s new place in the world, and the increased traffic expected at our borders post EU Exit, innovations are crucial to ensure that we, as a nation, are ahead of the game. By taking full advantage of technology already at our fingertips, we can ensure this is the case.

Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE

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05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE

Now is the time for the robust involvement of the HSE in upholding workers’ rights.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

EHRC inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities

A statutory inquiry to identify actions to address racial inequalities highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic will be carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Charities warn ‘less than half’ of care home residents tested for coronavirus – as government claims it is ‘on course’ to meet target

Fewer than half of care home residents have been tested for coronavirus, charities say – but ministers insist they are on course to meet their target of testing everyone in an over-65 setting by Saturday.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in row with Tory-run council as it refuses to reopen schools

Ben Wallace has become embroiled in a row with his local Conservative-run council after it refused to reopen schools under government plans to ease lockdown restrictions.

04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

MP caring for disabled wife says Government 'silencing' him amid bitter row over end of virtual Commons

A Lib Dem MP who has been his disabled wife's carer for 21 years has warned the Government is silencing the voices of his constituents by refusing to extend the proxy voting system.

04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

I’m a carer and an MP – the Government still wants to silence me and my constituents

Failing to grant MPs like me a proxy vote speaks volumes about this Government’s attitude towards carers across the UK.

04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

“I am not eligible for any safety net”: One in five highly skilled freelancers having to close their business because of COVID-19, survey reveals

One in five highly skilled freelancers expect to have to close their business because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to new research by University of Edinburgh Business School in association with IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).

04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Now is a moment to invest in the long-term mental health and wellbeing of our healthcare professionals

The British Safety Council and sister charity, Mates in Mind, have responded to Ian Byrne MP.

04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Mind: "We’re concerned about the mental health of all our key workers, including health and social care staff"

Mind have responded to an article by Ian Byrne MP

03 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Local democracy is crucial to our coronavirus recovery

Just as the medical impact of Covid-19 has varied enormously around the country, attempts to recover from the shock of the virus’s arrival are going to have to be very different.

Investments in vaccines must go hand in hand with improving hygiene

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03 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Investments in vaccines must go hand in hand with improving hygiene

Tomorrow, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will digitally host leaders at the Gavi replenishment event. The UK can be a leader in child health by improving access to hygiene services alongside its investment in vaccines.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Living in the dark: the truth about special advisers

Shaped by several high-profile instances where the adviser became the story, the public image of SpAds is largely negative. But have a few notable characters distorted the reality of those who work behind the scenes? Sebastian Whale investigates

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

MPs vote to end 'virtual Commons' after socially-distanced queue stretches across Parliamentary estate

MPs will no longer be able to vote remotely after the government won its battle to end the 'virtual Commons' set up during the coronavirus lockdown by 261 votes to 163.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Government 'may need to double' part of DWP workforce to deal with coronavirus fallout

The Department for Work and Pensions could be forced to double the number of work coaches on its books if the economic fallout from coronavirus is severe.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Black and Asian people and those in deprived areas more likely to die of coronavirus, new report finds

Death rates from coronavirus are highest among Black and Asian people and those living in deprived areas, a new Public Health England report has found.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show care home deaths still 66% higher than normal – Alzheimer’s Society comments

New updated figures today from the ONS have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Statistics watchdog blasts Matt Hancock over ‘inadequate’ figures on coronavirus testing

Figures on coronavirus testing released daily by the government are “far from complete and comprehensible”, the UK’s statistics watchdog has claimed.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Over five million Yemenis at risk of losing access to food and clean water as coronavirus spreads in Yemen

Survey* conducted in Yemen reveals impact of funding shortfalls as Pledging conference is held today

It’s time for children’s needs to be central to the UK government’s coronavirus response

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02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

It’s time for children’s needs to be central to the UK government’s coronavirus response

We shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that many of us – particularly parents and children on low incomes – continue to struggle as a result of the crisis because they’ve lost work, or they’ve been forced to reduce their hours.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns of ‘deadlock’ over end of virtual Commons as MPs asked to form long queues to vote

The Commons Speaker says he has has been forced to “break the deadlock” over controversial plans to end remote voting on Tuesday.

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Generation of start-ups face ‘wipe-out’ unless Government rethinks bailout scheme, Rishi Sunak warned

An entire generation of UK start-up businesses could be wiped out unless the Government rethinks its bailout scheme, it has been claimed.