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UK Government announces £17m package to protect freight routes between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Letter to local authorities regarding continued access to parks and public spaces including burial grounds and cemeteries.
Businesses expected to receive almost £10 billion in business rate relief as part of the government’s support for the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on the Accounts and Audit (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020.
Simon Hart MP will be the first minister to take to the virtual despatch box from home
UK Government confirms further £95m to support the devolved administration in Wales tackle coronavirus
The letter thanks councils again for their efforts responding to the coronavirus pandemic and provides further details on the support the government is providing.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and additional funding for local government.
Scotland will receive an additional £155 million in funding from the UK Government to help tackle coronavirus.
Councils across England will receive another £1.6 billion in additional funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
The letter thanks the local government workforce for their help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Additional funding for Northern Ireland announced to tackle Coronavirus pandemic
Local Government Minister writes to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected.
Letter to local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.
Government response to Birmingham City Council, recognising the vital work it, and all other councils, are doing to support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councils will be allowed to defer £2.6 billion in business rates payments to central government, and £850 million in social care grants will be paid up front this month.
This letter provides a brief Q&A note on the technical implementation of the £500 million hardship fund.
The Secretary of State underlines the Government’s commitment to support local businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Northern Ireland to receive an additional £200million to help fight the coronavirus
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