tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Kelly Tolhurst 2022-10-20T00:15:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/180-million-to-improve-childrens-development-in-the-early-years 2022-10-20T00:15:00+01:00 £180 million to improve children’s development in the early years Thousands of early years professionals will benefit from investment to drive quality and training, and to better support the next generation of children. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-further-310-million-to-tackle-homelessness 2020-12-21T00:01:08+00:00 Government pledges further £310 million to tackle homelessness Councils will receive additional government support to prevent vulnerable people becoming homeless. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-letter-from-kelly-tolhurst-to-caravan-and-park-home-owners 2020-12-16T16:18:52+00:00 Coronavirus (COVID-19): Letters from Kelly Tolhurst to caravan and park home owners Letters from Kelly Tolhurst, Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing, to trade bodies representing caravan and park home site owners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extra-help-for-rough-sleepers-with-drug-and-alcohol-dependency 2020-12-14T00:01:12+00:00 Extra help for rough sleepers with drug and alcohol dependency Rough sleepers across England will receive extra support to help them recover from drug and alcohol misuse. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/launch-of-46-million-changing-futures-scheme-to-support-vulnerable-people 2020-12-10T10:33:15+00:00 Launch of £46 million 'Changing Futures' scheme to support vulnerable people New scheme to help adults across England facing multiple disadvantages like homelessness and mental health issues. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-funding-to-support-people-with-disabilities-live-independently 2020-12-03T09:40:28+00:00 More funding to support people with disabilities live independently An extra £68 million will help thousands more disabled people to access grants to improve their homes so they can live independently. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-boost-for-rape-and-domestic-abuse-support 2020-11-18T00:01:08+00:00 Funding boost for rape and domestic abuse support Ministers have today (18 November 2020) confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/businesses-in-england-to-receive-22-billion-to-see-them-through-national-restrictions 2020-11-13T13:37:45+00:00 Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to see them through national restrictions Significant grant funding for businesses to be delivered via local authorities across England tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-allocated-for-3-300-new-homes-for-rough-sleepers 2020-10-29T00:01:04+00:00 Funding allocated for 3,300 new homes for rough sleepers Over £150 million to be made available across England to provide a permanent place to live for some of the most vulnerable in society. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/action-to-help-prevent-vulnerable-young-people-from-becoming-homeless 2020-10-26T10:16:59+00:00 Action to help prevent vulnerable young people from becoming homeless New guidance for councils has been published to help ensure care leavers have the stable homes they need, and prevent them from becoming homeless. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funding-and-guidance-to-improve-housing-support-for-vulnerable-people 2020-10-20T00:01:07+01:00 New funding and guidance to improve housing support for vulnerable people The government has published a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) for supported housing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extra-support-for-councils-to-expand-services-for-domestic-abuse-victims-and-their-children 2020-10-05T13:16:28+01:00 Extra support for councils to expand services for domestic abuse victims and their children New funding for councils so they can prepare for new domestic abuse duty. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-legislation-helping-people-at-risk-of-homelessness 2020-09-25T13:42:24+01:00 Landmark legislation helping people at risk of homelessness Homelessness Reduction Act helps 243,680 households to keep their home or move into longer term accommodation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/274-councils-set-to-receive-housing-support-for-vulnerable-people 2020-09-17T00:01:13+01:00 274 councils set to receive housing support for vulnerable people The funding will provide interim accommodation and support as part of the government's commitment to end rough sleeping. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-domestic-abuse-charities-to-benefit-from-government-funding-boost-1 2020-09-16T00:01:06+01:00 More domestic abuse charities to benefit from government funding boost A further 25 charities will receive a share of £1 million boost as part of the government’s £10 million emergency fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-international-commitment-to-improve-seafarers-rights 2020-07-09T16:45:13+01:00 New international commitment to improve seafarers' rights A joint commitment at the International Maritime Summit will recognise seafarers as key workers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-and-un-commit-to-protect-seafarers-and-help-stabilise-global-shipping-market 2020-06-25T10:49:00+01:00 UK government and UN commit to protect seafarers and help stabilise global shipping market UK will hold first summit to address the impact of coronavirus on shipping crew changes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/review-of-merchant-shipping-regulations 2020-03-03T10:15:12+00:00 Review of Merchant Shipping Regulations Reinstatement of the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/2286). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/naming-employers-who-fail-to-pay-minimum-wage-to-be-resumed-under-revamped-rules 2020-02-11T00:15:00+00:00 Naming employers who fail to pay minimum wage to be resumed under revamped rules Businesses that fail to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage will continue to be publicly named by the government, following a review of the scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-appoints-new-interim-small-business-commissioner 2020-01-27T10:44:33+00:00 Government appoints new interim Small Business Commissioner Phillip King has been appointed the interim Small Business Commissioner with immediate effect.