Security measures key to enabling high streets to flourish

Security measures will be a crucial part of the successful redevelopment of our high streets as they seek to reinvent themselves after coronavirus.

Additional support to help a small number of councils

The government has announced details of additional support to a small number of councils who are unable to balance their budgets.

Local government finance settlement confirmed for next year

The local government finance settlement has been confirmed for next year with councils to share £51.3 billion.

NHS to be reformed to tackle ‘burdensome bureaucracy’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to outline plans to create a ‘more innovative and responsive’ NHS with reforms on the way.

Air quality improvements should be central post-pandemic

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the government to address alarming levels of poor air quality in England.

Multi-million pound investment to end unsafe cladding

Robert Jenrick has revealed that the government will pay for the removal of unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high-rise buildings.

Majority of councils now enrolled into community testing

Nine in 10 local authorities have signed up to the community testing programme to offer regular targeted testing for people without symptoms.

Social care left exposed by lack of PPE, say MPs

DHSC's decision to prioritise hospitals at the beginning of the pandemic meant social care providers were left exposed by lack of PPE.

Universal Credit £20 weekly increase must be extended

Chancellor Rishi Sunak must maintain the £20 per week increase in Universal Credit for another year ‘at the very least’, say MPs.

Report makes NHS takeover of social care warning

Social care should remain being delivered by local authorities rather than giving increased control to the NHS or central government, says report.

Wales commits to net zero by 2050 at the latest

The Welsh Government has outlined its legal commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but is pushing to ‘get there sooner’.

Recruitment campaign begins for adult social care

The public are being called upon to apply for rewarding short-term and long-term opportunities in the adult social care sector.

Project to sell surplus public sites exceeds target

A government pledge to raise billions of pounds by selling off surplus public sector land and buildings has been exceeded.

Government urged to clean up its coronavirus procurement

Labour says that almost £2 billion of coronavirus spending has been spent on ‘crony’ contracts going to Conservative friends and donors.

Government moves to increase workplace testing

The government has confirmed that cabinet ministers have been tasked to encourage their sectors to take up the offer of rapid workplace testing.

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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting workplace cultures, and an increased focus on employee well-being, The Workplace Event (TWE) 2024 emerges as a beacon of insight, innovation, and inspiration. Taking place from April 30 - May 2 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, TWE  brings together over 5,000 workplace and facilities management professionals.