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28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

RIA launches new online mini-series to support rail exports

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched three webinars, in partnership with the Department of International Trade (DIT), to support UK rail companies looking to export.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Lenders grant 1.6 million payment holidays to mortgage holders

Lenders have given over 1.6 million mortgage payment holidays as of Friday 24 April 2020 to support customers facing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, UK Finance reveals today.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

We need targeted measures in the Domestic Abuse Bill to improve support for survivors through the coronavirus crisis and beyond

The Covid-19 crisis has added incredible urgency to the issue of tackling domestic abuse. The priority right now must be to ensure anyone who finds themselves at risk of harm can get help.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Universal Credit has never been enough to support families, we need a universal basic income

When this pandemic ends, the economic recovery is going to be long and hard. A universal basic income will help settle economic stability and lead to increased spending in local economies, supporting businesses and communities.

Veterans Aid: Thinking about tomorrow... but acting today

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28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Veterans Aid: Thinking about tomorrow... but acting today

Charities across the country are facing imminent failure due to the impact of coronavirus. CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, explains to Glyn Strong why the charity’s model has enabled it to operate effectively under lockdown restrictions and what the long term implications are for others in the sector.

Delaying justice will leave us with no barristers to pick up the pieces

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28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Delaying justice will leave us with no barristers to pick up the pieces

Law and order must not go off into the long grass, the Bar Council has warned after releasing new findings from the barristers’ profession.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

China’s lies about coronavirus could be costing the world hundreds of thousands of lives

For the sake of China’s future status, it now needs to be an honest broker, and put the health of the world above internal politics and oppression.

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

BGC members to remove TV and radio gaming advertising during Covid-19 lockdown

The UK’s largest betting and gaming operators in the regulated sector are set to voluntarily remove all TV and radio product advertising during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Vets urge government to relieve struggling practices of business rates burden

The UK’s largest membership body for the veterinary profession is warning that many practices may not survive unless the Government grants them access to business rates relief and other financial support for businesses affected by Covid-19.

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

New research: Delaying justice will leave us with no barristers to pick up the pieces

Law and order must not go off into the long grass, the Bar Council has warned after releasing new findings from the barristers’ profession today.

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Industry bodies call on Scottish Government to implement gradual re-opening of construction sites

Bodies representing over 13,000 skilled and trainee construction and property professionals in Scotland today call on Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential building sites, within the parameters of health and safety requirements, as soon as possible.

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Despite a strong community spirit, Covid-19 is exposing real challenges in our rural areas

From a concentration of jobs in key employers to a lack of connectivity, the coronavirus crisis has exposed starkly the rural/urban divide

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Let's capitalise on the community spirit we've built in coronavirus, and end loneliness for good

We have armies of volunteers who have proven they want to help their neighbours – so let's nurture a connected society where loneliness has no place to hide

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

We cannot renege on the responsibility we have opened up before us to rough sleepers

The Government’s action to house rough sleepers during this crisis is welcome, even if done for selfish reasons. We cannot go back to how we were before after lockdown

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Surge in coronavirus domestic abuse cases needs ‘urgent’ attention of Cobra, MPs tell Priti Patel

Ministers are being urged to ramp up their support for victims of domestic abuse amid a surge in cases during the coronavirus lockdown.

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

After this crisis, there will be no excuse for any business not to pay its way

When the public looks back on the support it has given business over this period I want it to do so with pride rather than through gritted teeth. That means firms must all play their part in rebuilding public finances

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Sentencing consistency needed as Covid-19 spitters walk free

National Chair urges magistrates and judiciary to adopt a more cohesive approach.

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

EHRC response to ONS data on coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people

Equality and Human Rights Commission Chief Executive, Rebecca Hilsenrath, responds to the ONS data on the impact of coronavirus on disabled people.

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

IPSE research: over-60s and new mothers among groups most likely to miss out on government self-employed support

Over-60s, 50-59-year-olds and new mothers are three of the groups most likely to miss out on government self-employed support because they went into freelancing too recently, according to new research by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Out of sight: How do we protect children in lockdown?

For families across the country, life changed dramatically due to lockdown – and for the most vulnerable children, the risks increased dramatically too. Removed from their usual support services, experts are concerned about their wellbeing. Georgina Bailey reports

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

We need clear guidance from the Government to keep bus drivers safe from Covid-19

Our drivers are keeping the country going in extremely difficult circumstances, and they will be central to our economic recovery.

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Virtual adjournment debates should be added to the innovations of the democratic revolution

As the teething problems and technical glitches are ironed out, socially distant and virtual adjournment debates should be added to the innovations of the democratic revolution.

23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Word in Westminster: the perils of an unmuted microphone

Alain Tolhurst on why some people are finding life tough in the digital age

23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Lords Diary: Ros Altmann

After all the excitement of Parliament’s digital turn, Baroness Altmann turned her focus to the major policy decisions facing the country as a result of the coronavirus crisis.