Measures to equip councils with powers to bring thousands of long-term empty homes back into use will be debated in Parliament today (23 April 2018). The new legislation will allow councils to charge double the rate of Council Tax on homes left empty … read more
Colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen, First of all I would like to thank Robert, Hypolitte and Zephy for everything that they have done to organise today’s events. This month was the first time I had attended the Genocide Commemoration. I accompa… read more
New plans announced today by Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt will help identify at-risk children more quickly, and provide them with rapid access to support and advice. The package of measures is backed by £6 million in joint funding from… read more
Foreign Secretary travels to Toronto for G7 meeting – GOV.UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson travels to Toronto for a meeting of Foreign Ministers from G7 countries. Today and tomorrow (22nd and 23rd April) the Foreign Secretary will be … read more
Eight British servicemen awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for their actions during the heroic Attack on Zeebrugge in Belgium 100 years ago will be remembered by communities in ceremonies across the country on 22 to 23 April. As part of the government’s… read more