Figures indicate that air pollution on Scotland's most-polluted streets has dropped massively since the coronavirus-enforced lockdown began.

A specialist taskforce has been created to lead the next phase of the government’s support for rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.

More than £76 million additional government funding has been announced to support the most vulnerable in society during the coronavirus pandemic.

Those living in the poorest parts of the country are dying from coronavirus at double the rate of people in the richest areas.

Millions of people from across the UK still have reason to fear the looming financial cliff edge when current coronavirus protections end.

Hundreds of local business partnerships are set to share £6.1 million to help their local economies through the uncertainty of the coronavirus.

Two thirds of pavements in London are not wide enough for people to observe the government’s advice to stay two metres apart.
Looking at data for every street in Greater London, the UCL researchers found that only 36 per cent had pavements that were at least three metres wide – judged to be the minimum required for people to be able to keep their distance.

Robert Jenrick has written to all councils in England thanking them for their efforts in the battle against coronavirus.

Despite a recent government plea, some councils have said further measures are needed before their refuse sites can reopen.
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick told the Commons that he expected local tips to reopen within weeks, but an increasing number of councils have said that this can only happen if their guaranteed sufficient staffing, proper protective equipment for workers and assistance from police forces - something that, at present, is lacking.

Technology professionals are focusing less on emerging technology like artificial intelligence and more on hybrid IT and security.