Labour has called for a new coronavirus food plan to become part of new farming and food laws, as part of an amendment to the Agriculture Bill.
Oxford City Council is exploring the opportunity to make ‘once in a generation’ improvements to transport and public space in the city centre.
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have warned that the government’s change of coronavirus message comes ‘too early’ for the North West.
The government has expanded the team leading on the rapid nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus test and trace programme.
All care home staff and residents are now eligible for testing with priority for those in homes that look after the over-65s.
The furlough scheme will be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80 per cent of their current salary.
The government is advising the public to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Andy Burnham has called for more support from the government for cities outside London to ease lockdown restrictions.
Scams passed on to councils of fraudsters shamelessly exploiting coronavirus fears by selling fake and unsafe products have soared in recent weeks.
Those working in social care in England and Wales have been twice as likely to die with coronavirus as the general working-age population.
The British Safety Council has demanded that no worker be forced back to their workplace until it has been made safe.
Robert Jenrick has announced that charities can bid for a share of £10 million funding to support victims of domestic abuse.