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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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and additional funding for local government.
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.
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.
Essential safety work to replace unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings will continue during the Covid-19 emergency.
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.
Chris Townsend OBE appointed to lead the cross government shielding programme in England.
Local authorities in England handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.
Letter from Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP on the government’s plan to reform the building safety system, including the impact of COVID-19 on remediation of unsafe cladding.
New measures announced include mandatory sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage in all new high-rise blocks of flats over 11 metres tall.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and shielding the most vulnerable.
The first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered in England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Nick Hurd, has been appointed as an Independent Adviser to the Prime Minister on Grenfell.
£500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.
Local government will be responsible for enforcing regulations requiring those businesses asked to close.
A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable.
Entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily and people urged to only travel if absolutely essential.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces package to support workers as government confirms further measures to keep people safe
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