Invitations to submit proposals for unitary local government in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset

Invitations to principal councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset to submit proposals for unitary local government.

Guidance for GPs to access extra flu vaccines as part of expanded vaccination programme

Guidance has been issued to GPs in England setting out how they can order more flu vaccines to ensure 30 million people can receive the jab this flu season.

Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions

The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor announced today, 9 October.

Companies House to resume compulsory strike off process

From tomorrow, we’ll begin striking off companies that we believe are no longer in business or operation.

Largest testing study for coronavirus publishes latest findings

Findings show 1 in 170 people in England had the virus between 18 September and 5 October, with 45,000 new infections every day.