Many of us have had to get used to working from home full-time ever since COVID-19 reached the UK last year. Many home workers appreciate the freedom and improved work-life balance that this new mode of working affords them –
The backdrop to the spending plans announced this week is a deeper and longer lasting economic impact than hoped for at the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Despite the bad news about the economy there was some good news for
Cllr Georgia Gould, Chair of London Councils, said: “The Spending Review provided some welcome short-term support, but won’t be enough to fully meet boroughs’ costs caused by the pandemic. “London boroughs still face a funding shortfall of over £500 million
The key takeaway for me is how much the Chancellor is prioritising getting people back into work. Looking across the board, the various funding streams create a comprehensive, and thoughtfully designed suite of employment support packages that recognises the challenges
The domestic policy agenda has ground to a near halt in recent months with the B word dominating political discourse in the UK. This has meant that some of the most important societal issues we are facing remain under the