Telford Journal Column - Post Office inquiry misconduct in public office Sunday, 14 April, 2024 Watching the Post Office inquiry this week, we saw hapless former Post Office bosses being wheeled out to “tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” What was instantly apparent was that no matter how important these people had been, nor how highly paid, none of them seemed even now to realise what they had collectively done. We saw foolishness and incompetence on display, but... Local News
Care Quality Commission inspects Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust 8th April 2020 The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) from 12th November 2019 to 10th January 2020. A team of CQC... Local News
Chancellor announces £750 million package to support the charity sector 8th April 2020 The Chancellor has announced a £750 million package of support to ensure charities can continue their vital work during the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of... Westminster News
New coronavirus guidance leaflet 8th April 2020 The Government has released a comprehensive new leaflet with its stay-at-home guidance. Included is guidance on self-isolation, support for business and workers... Local News
Government grants being delivered to Telford businesses 7th April 2020 The Government's Small Business Grant Scheme was announced by the Chancellor, The Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP, to support small businesses that were in receipt of... Local News
Telford school manufacturing visors for NHS staff 3rd April 2020 Staff and Students at Holy Trinity Academy in Priorslee have been manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS staff. Working to a design... Local News
£300 million cash boost to support community pharmacies during coronavirus 3rd April 2020 Community pharmacies are receiving a £300 million cash boost to ensure they can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus outbreak. The... Local News
Voucher scheme will ensure pupils across Telford still get free school meals whilst at home 1st April 2020 Children across Telford who are eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they... Local News
Community groups across Telford encouraged to apply for share of £10m Government pot for tree planting project 31st March 2020 Community groups across Telford are being encouraged to apply for a share of a £10 million pot to increase tree numbers in urban areas through small scale... Local News
Foreign Secretary announces £75 million fund to help Britons stranded abroad 30th March 2020 Today the Foreign Secretary, The Rt. Hon. Dominic Raab MP, announced a £75 million fund to support Britons stranded abroad. Many countries around the world have... Westminster News