Here are some of the things the Government has done over the past week...
Saturday 4th March
- Sajid Javid announced proposals for planning reform in our drive to build the homes Britain needs and make them more affordable for aspirational working Britons.
You can read The Times' story here.
Monday 5th March
- the Prime Minister outlined how the Government is rewriting the rules on planning to help restore the dream of home ownership.
Here is the BBC's story.
- Penny Mordaunt launched the first safeguarding summit to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector.
Read more here.
Tuesday 6th March
- Damian Hinds and Gavin Williamson announced a new government bursary of £40,000 available from September 2018 for ex-service personnel to retrain as teachers.
The Daily Mail covered this story.
- David Gauke gave a speech where he outlined his vision for reform of the prison system and announced measures to clamp down on violence and the smuggling of drugs, phones and weapons in prisons.
You can read the full speech here.
Wednesday 7th March
- Matt Hancock announced that museums, galleries and theatres will be given access to cutting-edge technology and digital skills training to help them reach new and diverse audiences.
The Telegraph covered this story.
Thursday 8th March
- The Prime Minister launched a review into new laws and stronger powers to put safety and support for survivors at the heart of Government efforts to stamp out Domestic Abuse.
Read the Guardian's story here.
- The Prime Minister hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark International Women’s Day.
You can read her full speech here.
Friday 9th March
- Andrew Griffiths named and shamed nearly 180 employers for underpaying more than 9,000 minimum wage workers by £1.1 million.
You can read the story from the BBC here.