Today's Headlines
Govt extend furlough scheme - now they must support self-employed
DS
13 May 2020
National News
Moran: Govt must publish scientific advice for reopening schools
Following securing an Urgent Question in the House of Commons today, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Layla Moran has called on the Government to release the scientific advice for reopening schools without delay.
13 May 2020
Foster Care Fortnight - Thank you to our Bedford Borough Foster Carer Stars
Every day 55,000 foster families across the UK are giving 65,000 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home, and this commitment from foster families is ongoing during the coronavirus outbreak.
13 May 2020
Lib Dems urge Government to extend income support for self-employed
The Lib Dems are urging the Government to extend income support for self-employed workers after they declared victory in convincing the Government to extend furlough payments for employers, preventing redundancies.
CWF
12 May 2020
Coronavirus
COVID-19 is an illness which can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a coronavirus. There are confirmed cases across the UK and it has been confirmed as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation - that means it's spreading in multiple countries at the same time.
12 May 2020
VE 75 Celebrated in Style on Friday in Wigginton
A thoughtful meal - as befits such an occasion - of salmon salad with some excellent Italian champagne. Note I carefully used a lower case "c"!
12 May 2020