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West Midlands Mayor Andy Street Says There's An 'Immediate' Threat To Jobs In Birmingham After It Was Put Tier 3
Coronavirus
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street Says There's An "Immediate" Threat To Jobs In Birmingham After It Was Put Tier 3
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has hit out at the government over its "very disappointing" decision to put Birmingham in Tier 3 and claims there is now an immediate threat to jobs.
The IFS Has Warned Public Services Are Facing 'Another Bout Of Austerity' Under Rishi Sunak's Spending Plans
Coronavirus
The IFS Has Warned Public Services Are Facing "Another Bout Of Austerity" Under Rishi Sunak's Spending Plans
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that some areas of public services could be facing a further "bout of austerity" if the Chancellor presses ahead with his spending plans.
Boris Johnson Has Warned Of A New Year Lockdown As Liverpool And London Escape The Toughest Covid Restrictions
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Warned Of A New Year Lockdown As Liverpool And London Escape The Toughest Covid Restrictions
Boris Johnson has warned now is not the time for "taking our foot off the throat of the beast" as he raised the risk of a potential new year lockdown.
Rishi Sunak Has Defended Scrapping The Overseas Aid Pledge And Won't Rule Out Breaking More Tory Manifesto Commitments By Raising Taxes
Economy
Rishi Sunak Has Defended Scrapping The Overseas Aid Pledge And Won't Rule Out Breaking More Tory Manifesto Commitments By Raising Taxes
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out breaking more Tory manifesto commitments after going back on his party’s pledge to spend 0.7% of GDP on overseas aid.
The Finance Watchdog Says There's 'Evidence' Neither Ministers Or Businesses Are 'Fully Prepared' For Brexit
Brexit
The Finance Watchdog Says There's "Evidence" Neither Ministers Or Businesses Are "Fully Prepared" For Brexit
The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned there is "evidence" that ministers and businesses are not prepared for "imminent changes" to the economy from Brexit.
A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid
Economy
A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid
The government is facing a brewing backbench rebellion and ministerial resignations over its controversial plans to scrap the UK’s pledge to give 0.7% of GDP in international aid.
The UK's Economy Is Set To Contract By 11.3% This Year, According To A Forecast From The Government's Finance Watchdog
Coronavirus
The UK's Economy Is Set To Contract By 11.3% This Year, According To A Forecast From The Government's Finance Watchdog
The Office for Budget Responsibility has concluded the UK's economy will shrink by over 11% this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson And Keir Starmer Have Clashed At PMQs Over Millions Of Pieces Of Defective PPE
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson And Keir Starmer Have Clashed At PMQs Over Millions Of Pieces Of Defective PPE
Boris Johnson clashed with Labour leader Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions after Starmer accused the government of wasting millions of pounds on defective personal protective equipment (PPE) to help with the coronavirus response.
Public Sector Workers Have Been Hit With A Pay Freeze As Rishi Sunak Laid Out The Cost Of The Pandemic
Coronavirus
Public Sector Workers Have Been Hit With A Pay Freeze As Rishi Sunak Laid Out The Cost Of The Pandemic
Rishi Sunak told MPs public sector workers would have their wages frozen this year, as he set out the cost of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK economy.
The Government Has Announced New 'Christmas Bubbles' Which Will Let Three Households Gather Together For Five Days Over Christmas
Coronavirus
The Government Has Announced New 'Christmas Bubbles' Which Will Let Three Households Gather Together For Five Days Over Christmas
Ministers have announced a new 'Christmas Bubble' plan to allow up to three families to meet together for five days during the festive period.
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Economy
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell is understood to be rallying backbenchers to vote down any reduction to the 0.7% overseas aid budget.
Exclusive: A Scottish Property Developer Who Said He Knew 'Nothing At All' About PPE Was Handed £9.6m To Supply Surgical Gowns To The NHS
Coronavirus
Exclusive: A Scottish Property Developer Who Said He Knew "Nothing At All" About PPE Was Handed £9.6m To Supply Surgical Gowns To The NHS
A Scottish property firm whose director admitted he knew “nothing at all” about PPE before the pandemic, and who says he managed a deal with Chinese suppliers from his bedroom, was awarded a £9.6m contract to purchase equipment for the NHS.
MPs Have Demanded To See The Evidence Behind Boris Johnson's New Three Tier System
Coronavirus
MPs Have Demanded To See The Evidence Behind Boris Johnson's New Three Tier System
Tory lockdown rebels have demanded the Prime Minister provide evidence of the health and economic justifications for the new three tier system.
Boris Johnson Has Set Out Tougher Coronavirus Tiers For England – And Says Christmas Won't Be Normal
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Set Out Tougher Coronavirus Tiers For England – And Says Christmas Won't Be Normal
Boris Johnson has announced a new three tier system of restrictions from December 2 when lockdown ends, describing it as a “big push to spring” – but has warned Christmas will not be normal.
Boris Johnson Has Warned Ministers and Mandarins To 'Respect' Each Other After The Priti Patel Bullying Row
Political parties
Boris Johnson Has Warned Ministers and Mandarins To "Respect" Each Other After The Priti Patel Bullying Row
Boris Johnson has written to all ministers and permanent secretaries to remind them to be respectful and constructive towards each other just days after Home Secretary Priti Patel was found to have shouted and sworn at staff.
England's Second National Lockdown Will End On December 2
Coronavirus
England's Second National Lockdown Will End On December 2
England's second national lockdown will end in 10 days, ministers have confirmed, but a stricter 'tier' system of restrictions will be introduced.
A Government Adviser Who Was 'Whacked' By Lee Cain Is In Talks With The Government About Getting His Job Back
Political parties
A Government Adviser Who Was 'Whacked' By Lee Cain Is In Talks With The Government About Getting His Job Back
Former adviser Neil Tweedie, who was sacked by No 10's communications chief Lee Cain over alleged leaks to the press, is understood to be in discussions with Downing Street about re-joining government.
An Inquiry Found Priti Patel Broke The Ministerial Code But Boris Johnson Will Take No Further Action
Home affairs
An Inquiry Found Priti Patel Broke The Ministerial Code But Boris Johnson Will Take No Further Action
An inquiry has found the Home Secretary Priti Patel did bully Whitehall staff, but the Prime Minister decided to take no further action, despite the independent investigator Sir Alex Allan advising that she had not met standards.
Labour Says Priti Patel's Conduct Should Be Investigated By The Independent Standards Committee
Home affairs
Labour Says Priti Patel's Conduct Should Be Investigated By The Independent Standards Committee
Bullying claims involving the Home Secretary Priti Patel should be investigated by the independent standards committee after the government’s own report into her behavior was allegedly sat on for months, Labour has said.
The Government Is Facing Fresh Calls To Introduce 'X' Gender Passports
Communities
The Government Is Facing Fresh Calls To Introduce 'X' Gender Passports
There are fresh calls on the government to introduce an 'X' gender passport for non-binary people after a private member's bill requesting the change was delayed due to the Covid response.
Brexit Talks Have Been Suspended After A Member Of The EU Negotiating Team Tested Positive For Covid-19
Coronavirus
Brexit Talks Have Been Suspended After A Member Of The EU Negotiating Team Tested Positive For Covid-19
Talks on the UK’s future relationship with the EU are to be halted for a “short period” after one of the EU’s negotiating team tested positive for coronavirus.
Local Football Clubs Say Their Communities Will Lose Much More Than Football If The Pandemic Kills Them Off
Coronavirus
Local Football Clubs Say Their Communities Will Lose Much More Than Football If The Pandemic Kills Them Off
Weekly trips to cheer on your local team have become one of many casualties of the Covid-19 pandemic, with stands and grounds across the country left deserted for much of 2020.
Boris Johnson Has Pinned His Hopes On A Defence Spending Boost To Bring Together The Union
Defence
Boris Johnson Has Pinned His Hopes On A Defence Spending Boost To Bring Together The Union
Boris Johnson has promised a "renaissance in naval ship building" with jobs in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in an attempt to sure up the union.
Exclusive: A Cannabis Research Firm With Only £6,000 In Assets Has Been Handed Two PPE Contracts Worth £33m
Coronavirus
Exclusive: A Cannabis Research Firm With Only £6,000 In Assets Has Been Handed Two PPE Contracts Worth £33m
Ministers have awarded a small medicinal cannabis research firm contracts worth £33m to supply protective equipment for the NHS.
Sage Advisers Have Warned We Could Need Five Days Of Lockdown For Each Day Of Christmas Socialising
Coronavirus
Sage Advisers Have Warned We Could Need Five Days Of Lockdown For Each Day Of Christmas Socialising
Sage advisers have warned that we could face longer restrictions if there is a temporary lift of coronavirus rules over the festive period.
Keir Starmer Will Not Give Jeremy Corbyn The Labour Whip Back Despite His Suspension From The Party Being Lifted
Political parties
Keir Starmer Will Not Give Jeremy Corbyn The Labour Whip Back Despite His Suspension From The Party Being Lifted
Jeremy Corbyn will not be given the whip back despite his reinstatement to Labour, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Here Are The Challenges The Government Faces To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine From The Lab Into People’s Arms
Coronavirus
Here Are The Challenges The Government Faces To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine From The Lab Into People’s Arms
Faced with a knife-edge logistical operation, getting hold of specialist ultra-low freezers, handling dry ice and adding to the workloads of already overstretched GPs - after the jubilation of recent vaccine breakthroughs, the hard part comes in actually delivering it.
Keir Starmer Has Described Jeremy Corbyn's Readmission To The Labour Party As 'Another Painful Day For The Jewish Community'
Political parties
Keir Starmer Has Described Jeremy Corbyn's Readmission To The Labour Party As "Another Painful Day For The Jewish Community"
The Labour leader said he would not let a "focus on one individual" prevent him from taking further steps to tackle anti-semitism within the party.
Boris Johnson Has Tested Negative For Covid-19 - But Will Take PMQs Over Zoom This Week
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Tested Negative For Covid-19 - But Will Take PMQs Over Zoom This Week
Boris Johnson has tested negative for Covid-19 but will still self-isolate for a full two weeks after coming into contact with a Tory MP who has the virus, Downing Street has confirmed.
Boris Johnson Has Triggered Cross-Party Anger After Describing Devolution As 'A Disaster North Of The Border'
Political parties
Boris Johnson Has Triggered Cross-Party Anger After Describing Devolution As "A Disaster North Of The Border"
Boris Johnson has triggered a major backlash from Scottish politicians after he described devolution as a "disaster north of the border".
The Sheep Farming Industry Says There Will Be A Total Price Collapse In January Without A Brexit Deal
Environment
The Sheep Farming Industry Says There Will Be A Total Price Collapse In January Without A Brexit Deal
British sheep farmers are just weeks away from a total price collapse unless a post-Brexit trade deal is reached with the EU, the industry has warned.
Liz Truss Has Been Accused Of 'Gross Negligence' Over A Controversial Appointment To The Equalities Watchdog
Social affairs
Liz Truss Has Been Accused Of "Gross Negligence" Over A Controversial Appointment To The Equalities Watchdog
Liz Truss is being urged to “rescind the appointment” of a commissioner to the UK’s equalities watchdog after he called complaints of systemic racism "statistically naive”.
The UK Has Secured 5 Million Doses Of A Coronavirus Vaccine That Is Reportedly 95% Effective
Coronavirus
The UK Has Secured 5 Million Doses Of A Coronavirus Vaccine That Is Reportedly 95% Effective
Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the UK has secured 5 million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, which trials suggest is 95% effective.
Downing Street Has Defended Its Failure To Pre-Order A New '94.5% Effective’ Covid-19 Vaccine And Said The UK Could Get It By Spring
Coronavirus
Downing Street Has Defended Its Failure To Pre-Order A New '94.5% Effective’ Covid-19 Vaccine And Said The UK Could Get It By Spring
Downing Street has confirmed the government is in “advanced discussions” to get hold of a new vaccine against coronavirus which is said to be 94.5% effective.
Boris Johnson Is Among A Handful Of Tory MPs Forced To Self-Isolate After Meeting With A Colleague Who Tested Positive For Covid-19
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Is Among A Handful Of Tory MPs Forced To Self-Isolate After Meeting With A Colleague Who Tested Positive For Covid-19
Boris Johnson is one of a handful of Tory MPs who have been forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with a colleague who has since tested positive for coronavirus.
Protecting puffins on Skomer Island during lockdown Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
Protecting puffins on Skomer Island during lockdown
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery, vital information has been collected on protected bird species on Skomer Island, despite the Covid-19 threat.