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Rishi Sunak's Cabinet Reshuffle: Who's In, Who's Out And Who's Keeping Their Job
Economy
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
Rishi Sunak's Cabinet Reshuffle: Who's In, Who's Out And Who's Keeping Their Job
Rishi Sunak has appointed his top ministerial team in a Cabinet reshuffle aimed at reuniting a warring Conservative Party.
How Westminster Works: What Do MPs Actually Do For You?
Political parties
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
How Westminster Works: What Do MPs Actually Do For You?
How Westminster Works is a new limited podcast series from PoliticsHome, that takes a deep dive into the history, quirks and peculiar practices of UK politics.
Government Sanctions Roman Abramovich But Says Chelsea Can Keep Playing Games
Foreign affairs
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
Government Sanctions Roman Abramovich But Says Chelsea Can Keep Playing Games
The government has announced that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is one of a number of Russian oligarchs now facing sanctions following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Matt Hancock Denies Lying To The Prime Minister After Dominic Cummings’ Claims
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Denies Lying To The Prime Minister After Dominic Cummings’ Claims
Matt Hancock has refuted claims made by former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings that he had told untruths to Boris Johnson during the pandemic.
Electoral Commission Opens Formal Investigation Into Who Paid For Downing Street Redecoration
Political parties
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
Electoral Commission Opens Formal Investigation Into Who Paid For Downing Street Redecoration
The Electoral Commission has announced it is opening a formal investigation into the Conservative Party over the funding of the Downing Street renovations.
Here Are The Challenges The Government Faces To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine From The Lab Into People’s Arms
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
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.
Boris Johnson says Dominic Cummings ‘acted legally, responsibly and with integrity’ in lockdown row
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
Boris Johnson says Dominic Cummings ‘acted legally, responsibly and with integrity’ in lockdown row
Boris Johnson has offered his unequivocal support for Dominic Cummings, saying he “acted legally, responsibly and with integrity” despite a major lockdown row.
New 20-minute coronavirus check being trialled as Matt Hancock unveils contract for 10m antibody tests
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
New 20-minute coronavirus check being trialled as Matt Hancock unveils contract for 10m antibody tests
A new test for coronavirus which gives a result in just 20 minutes is being trialled in the UK, Matt Hancock has announced.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock vows UK will test 100,000 per day by end of April amid criticism of Government strategy
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst and John Johnston
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock vows UK will test 100,000 per day by end of April amid criticism of Government strategy
The UK will ramp up testing for coronavirus to 100,000 per day by the end of the month, Matt Hancock has claimed.