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
HMRC to contact those eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme 4th May 2020 HMRC has announced that this week they will start contacting people who may be eligible for the new Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The scheme... Local News
New discretionary grant announced by the Government to support local businesses 2nd May 2020 The Government has issued an unprecedented amount of financial support for businesses to mitigate any loss of income resulting from the coronavirus pandemic... Local News
£6.1 million funding boost for high streets and town centres 1st May 2020 The Government has announced £6.1 million of funding for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to mitigate the effects of coronavirus. The money will be paid to... Local News
Lucy Allan MP welcomes results of Police recruitment drive 1st May 2020 Lucy Allan MP has welcomed the announcement that West Mercia Police have been bolstered with an additional 76 officers since the government launched its major... Local News
Coronavirus testing programme update 29th April 2020 The Government's priority is to test patients to inform their clinical diagnosis. As part of the government’s 5-pillar strategy for coronavirus testing , it is... Westminster News
Chancellor announces 'Bounce Back' loan scheme for small businesses 27th April 2020 Today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, announced that he is creating a new loan scheme for small business to help them weather the financial effects of... Westminster News
New measures to protect UK high street from aggressive rent collection and closure 24th April 2020 High street shops and other companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus... Local News
Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers who have symptoms 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England, and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested, the government has... Westminster News
Government support for Local Authorities 24th April 2020 The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has been liaising extensively with local authorities to ensure they are supported throughout... Local News