To those working hard to feed the nation, In the face of what is perhaps the greatest health challenge this country has faced in our lifetime, I want to pay tribute to all those who are working around the clock to keep the nation fed – in our fields, … read more
Compared to last year the number of nurses in the NHS has increased by 9,398 and the number of doctors has risen by 5,188, figures published today show. In addition to this, as part of the ‘Your NHS Needs You’ recruitment drive, 15,266 former professi… read more
The Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce has published its final report today (26 March) as Nick Hurd takes up role of Independent Adviser. The Taskforce was set up by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government after the Grenfell T… read more
Good afternoon. Today I can announce the next step in the economic fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, with new support for the self-employed. Our step-by-step action plan is aiming to slow the spread of Coronavirus so fewer people need hospital t… read more
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Leicester which has been used for the dumping of illegal waste. This follows a court case at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on 26 February 2020 where a restriction order for 6 months was obtained unde… read more