Social mobility pioneer selected to fight the next general election in Warwick & Leamington for the Conservatives Wednesday, 20 September, 2023 Social mobility pioneer and local entrepreneur, James Uffindell, was last night selected as the Conservative Party’s parliamentary candidate for Warwick and Leamington. Having been born, raised, and educated in Warwick and Leamington by a single working mother in rented accommodation, Uffindell has strong local roots in the constituency. Uffindell studied at the University of Oxford, and, lacking... Local NewsWestminster News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 18 December 18th December 2020 Even on the darkest of days, we can find rays of joy in the most unusual places. In the midst of a bleak winter with the virus doing its best to dampen the... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 11 December 11th December 2020 What a joyful moment to celebrate this week, when William Shakespeare became the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine in Warwickshire. While the link with... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 4 December 4th December 2020 This week our Covid infection rates continued to fall from 150 to 106 cases per 100,000 residents – that’s roughly 140 people with the virus across Warwick... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 20 November 20th November 2020 We’re now hopefully half-way through Lockdown 2, making good progress with an array of local measures to contain the spread of the virus. Thankfully, infection... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 13 November 13th November 2020 The symbolism of lighting-up the Parade to celebrate Diwali, gives hope to us all, especially in a week when the prospects of a Covid-19 vaccine were announced... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 6 November 6th November 2020 This Remembrance Sunday, when we pause and acknowledge the sacrifices made by others for the freedoms we enjoy today, it is timely to reflect on our community... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 30 October 30th October 2020 These are unsettling times, but rest assured that your Council leadership is meeting frequently with public health advisors to monitor the rising number of... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 23 october 23rd October 2020 British summertime ends this Sunday putting our clocks back one hour, reminding us too that we’ve been learning to live with the coronavirus for seven months... Local News
Update from Leader and Chief Executive, Warwick District Council - Friday 16 October 16th October 2020 Local coronavirus infections are rising quickly, primarily amongst our younger residents, being spread in our homes rather than in public places. In the coming... Local 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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News