Celebrating Emmeline Pankhurst Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 I eagerly looked forward to my first event with the CWO……and what better way to begin my journey with the Organisation than to honour Emmeline Pankhurst, the fearless, political activist, born on 15th. July 1858 in Manchester, who organised the suffragette movement in the late 19th. Century and early 20th. campaigning for the enfranchisement of women. Sadly, Emmeline passed away at the age of 69... Local News
Emergency Covid-19 legislation 19th March 2020 On 19th March 2020, we introduced to Parliament emergency legislation to strengthen theGovernment’s coronavirus response plans. We are doing everything we can... Articles
Supporting rough sleepers 17th March 2020 On 17 March 2020, we announced £3.2 million in emergency support for rough sleepers during the coronavirus outbreak. Public safety and protecting the most... Articles
COVID-19 support for people in social care 17th March 2020 On 13 March 2020, we offered updated guidance to people working and living in social care. Elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are much... Articles
Govt support for NHS 17th March 2020 During the Budget, the Chancellor announced an initial £5 billion response fund to ensure the NHS and public services have the resources they need to tackle... Articles
Coronavirus support for individuals 17th March 2020 On 17 March, the Chancellor announced a range of measures to support individuals affected by Covid19.3 We are doing everything we can to keep this country, and... Articles
Coronavirus help for businesses 17th March 2020 On 17 March 2020, the Chancellor announced the latest package of measures to support businesses. At the Budget last week, the Chancellor set out the first stage... Articles
Govt issues Coronavirus advice 17th March 2020 Yesterday the Prime Minister chaired COBR and updated the British people on the Government’s ongoing response to Covid-19. The Government’s overriding aim is to... Articles
Maximum Council Tax increase, money wasted, no new ideas, residents views ignored - all confirmation that the Liberal Democrats are back in charge of Richmond Council 10th March 2019 This week’s council meeting confirmed that residents in Richmond Borough will see their council tax rise by 5.76%, by far the largest increase since the Liberal... Local News
20 Mph - The Liberal Democrats Asked Residents Their Views, Then Overruled The Ones They Didn't Like 26th February 2019 Following the council Scrutiny meeting on Monday night where plans to introduce a borough wide 20 mph speed limit were reviewed, the Leader of the Opposition... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 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. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
