Chancellor agrees new support measures for mortgage holders 28th June 2023 Last week, the Chancellor met the UK's principal mortgage lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to agree support for people struggling with mortgage... Westminster News
Government to change law to make visiting a part of care 22nd June 2023 People in care homes and hospitals will be able to have visitors in all circumstances under law amendment Government announces proposed legislation on visiting... Westminster News
UK introduces new post-Brexit trading scheme for developing countries 20th June 2023 The UK's landmark scheme to boost trade with developing countries starts today. UK’s landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme enters into force on 19 June... Westminster News
Free sight tests for special schools 20th June 2023 Free NHS sight tests will be made available within all special school settings, the government and NHS England confirmed today. NHS England and the government... Westminster News
Free prescription age frozen at 60 16th June 2023 Everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive free prescriptions, the government has confirmed today. Prescriptions will continue to be free for anyone... Westminster News
Police given clarity to act quickly on disruptive slow marching 16th June 2023 Home Secretary delivers on government pledge to support the police to tackle disruptive slow marching protest tactics. A clearer definition of ‘serious... Westminster News
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025 14th June 2023 The government is giving people more time to pay National Insurance contributions towards their State Pension. Taxpayers now have until 5 April 2025 to fill... Westminster News
Successful NHS programme to recruit care volunteers 8th June 2023 The government is expanding the NHS Volunteer Responders programme into social care. NHS Volunteer Responders Programme to be expanded into social care... Westminster News
Government launches new drive to support rural communities 6th June 2023 Unleashing Rural Productivity document launched Communities and businesses in the most remote areas will benefit from better access to wireless networks thanks... Westminster News