Here are some of the things the Government has done over the past week...
Saturday 7th April
- Baroness Sugg set out plans to make the country’s aviation sector world-leading in prioritising passengers, fostering sustainable growth and promoting trade.
You can read more here.
Sunday 8th April
- Amber Rudd announced plans for an Offensive Weapons Bill to ban the sale of the most dangerous corrosive products to under-18s and tough restrictions on online sales of knives.
The Mirror covered this story.
- Sajid Javid announced new measures to professionalise the estate agent market, driving up standards and bringing an end to ‘rogue managing agents’.
Read more here from The Daily Mail.
Monday 9th April
- Amber Rudd launched the Serious Violence Strategy and set out a multi-million pound commitment to steering young people away from crime and tackling violent drug-dealing gangs.
You can read the BBC's story here.
Tuesday 10th April
- The Prime Minister met with NHS staff and set out a £75 million plan to launch new research to tackle prostate cancer, ensuring thousands of men get treatment earlier and faster.
The Daily Mail covered this story.
- Michael Gove launhed a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
Read the BBC's story here.
- Nick Gibb announced £96 million of funding to give talented pupils the opportunity to attend top music, dance and drama schools, meaning more opportunities for disadvantaged children to reach their potential.
Read more here.
Wednesday 11th April
- The Prime Minister announced £70 million to transform Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium into a world class athletics venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The BBC covered this story.
- Esther McVey announced that from today people in receipt of Housing Benefit will receive an extra 2 weeks' support with their rent when they move onto Universal Credit.
The Sun covered this story.
Thursday 12th April
- The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of Cabinet which received an update on the attack against innocent civilians in Syria and agreed it was vital that the use of chemical weapons did not go unchallenged.
You can read the BBC's story here.
Friday 13th April
- Rory Stewart revealed that holiday sickness fraudsters have been dealt a significant blow after new rules to bring pay-outs under control were given the go-ahead.
Here is the BBC's story.