Government pledges extra £1.6 billion for councils |
Councils across England will be getting extra government funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by providing essential services and support .....read more |
Remote learning help for disadvantaged pupils during COVID-19 crisis |
The Department for Education will be ordering laptops to help disadvantaged young people who sit key exams next year, the education secretary Gavin Williamson has said.....read more |
Bus driver-licence rules changed amid pandemic |
The government has temporarily relaxed the requirement for bus and lorry drivers to provide a doctor’s medical report in order to renew their licence.....read more |
Birmingham City Council calls for Business Survival Fund |
Birmingham City Council has submitted a proposal to government requesting additional funding to ensure local businesses impacted by COVID-19 can survive and safeguard jobs.....read more |
Increased funding for school counselling services following pandemic |
Welsh Government funding will go to local authorities to deliver further counselling services in schools following the COVID-19 pandemic.....read more |
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