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Boris Johnson talks up close ties with Northern Ireland ahead of Brexit trade deal deadline
Boris Johnson talks up close ties with Northern Ireland ahead of Brexit trade deal deadline
Brexit
Boris Johnson has set out plans to boost ties with Northern Ireland ahead of the next round of Brexit trade talks.
Ministers' failure to set out trade talk red lines a ‘recipe for disaster’, think tank warns
Brexit
Ministers' failure to set out trade talk red lines a ‘recipe for disaster’, think tank warns
Michael Gove vows ‘absolute commitment’ to Northern Ireland as end of Brexit transition period looms
Brexit
Michael Gove vows ‘absolute commitment’ to Northern Ireland as end of Brexit transition period looms
EU rejects call to re-open Brexit divorce deal after top Tories complain it will leave UK liable for £160bn of unpaid loans
Brexit
EU rejects call to re-open Brexit divorce deal after top Tories complain it will leave UK liable for £160bn of unpaid loans
Ministers accused of ‘putting Brexit ideology ahead of lives’ after asking firms to stockpile drugs for no-deal
Brexit
Ministers accused of ‘putting Brexit ideology ahead of lives’ after asking firms to stockpile drugs for no-deal
Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator says ‘substantial areas of disagreement remain’ as hopes fade of an EU deal by the end of 2020
Brexit
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator says ‘substantial areas of disagreement remain’ as hopes fade of an EU deal by the end of 2020
The House Live
Business has been left in the dark over Northern Ireland’s future
Brexit
By Simon Hoare MP
Business has been left in the dark over Northern Ireland’s future
What the Covid-19 crisis taught us about food chain resilience and Brexit Commercial
Brexit
By Arla Foods UK
What the Covid-19 crisis taught us about food chain resilience and Brexit
The Government's destructive immigration plans risk creating a new Windrush scandal
Brexit
By Christine Jardine MP
The Government's destructive immigration plans risk creating a new Windrush scandal
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Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to put Union flag on UK-funded Scottish projects as SNP accuses him of ‘posturing’
Boris Johnson to put Union flag on UK-funded Scottish projects as SNP accuses him of ‘posturing’
Political parties
Boris Johnson to double fines for people who break face mask rules as he resumes easing of Covid-19 curbs
Boris Johnson to double fines for people who break face mask rules as he resumes easing of Covid-19 curbs
Coronavirus
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The Breakfast Briefing: MP staff blast plan to tackle bullying, Macron in town PLUS fresh social care warning
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: MP staff blast plan to tackle bullying, Macron in town PLUS fresh social care warning
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Thursday, June 18.
Higher taxes, more pay for nurses and a bigger state – our exclusive poll reveals how MPs see the post-Covid society
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Higher taxes, more pay for nurses and a bigger state – our exclusive poll reveals how MPs see the post-Covid society
Tax hikes, more pay for key workers, higher unemployment and a larger state – MPs have painted a picture of society after the pandemic
Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' if a UK-EU trade deal can be struck this year
Brexit
Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' if a UK-EU trade deal can be struck this year

French President Emmanual Macron has said he’s “not sure” that an UK-EU trade deal can be reached by the end of the year.
Brexit news
Member content
Brexit
By Railway Industry Association
Railway Industry Association sets out four ‘asks’ for UK’s future trade policy
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has set out four key ‘asks’ for Government as the UK looks to develop an independent trade policy.
Member content
Brexit
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB welcomes Government proposals on building safety
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the Government’s draft Building Safety Bill, which outlines the first comprehensive reform of building safety regulations since their introduction under the 1984 Building Act.
Russia report: Intelligence agencies slammed for ‘extreme caution’ in assessing whether Moscow tried to influence Brexit vote
Brexit
Russia report: Intelligence agencies slammed for ‘extreme caution’ in assessing whether Moscow tried to influence Brexit vote
Britain’s intelligence agencies have not done enough to reassure the public that the 2016 Brexit referendum was safe from Russian interference, a report by Parliament’s security watchdog has warned.
Brexit: government leaving business in the dark with ‘political approach’ to Northern Ireland, MPs warn
Brexit
Brexit: government leaving business in the dark with ‘political approach’ to Northern Ireland, MPs warn
The Government has been accused of taking a “political approach” to the post-Brexit future of the Northern Ireland border by a cross-party group of MPs.
Michael Gove lays out post-Brexit border plan with action firms must take to maintain trade with EU
Brexit
Michael Gove lays out post-Brexit border plan with action firms must take to maintain trade with EU
Michael Gove has laid out the Government's post-Brexit plan for cross-border trade with the EU.
Member content
Health
By British Veterinary Association
Vets call for urgent clarity on post-Brexit pet travel
The UK’s largest membership body for the veterinary profession is calling on the government to set out changes to pet travel rules as soon as possible to help vets manage demand from pet owners.
Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Brexit
Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
The Government has launched a major new public information campaign to help people get ready for the end of the UK’s post-Brexit transition period at the end of this year.
Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’
Brexit
Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’
Michael Gove has dismissed claims of a dispute with fellow Cabinet minister Liz Truss over the Government’s post-Brexit border plans, referring to her as one of his “bestest friends”.
Rishi Sunak to cut taxes and regulations in 10 new freeports in post-Brexit bid to revive economy
Brexit
Rishi Sunak to cut taxes and regulations in 10 new freeports in post-Brexit bid to revive economy
Rishi Sunak is set to bring in tax cuts and overhaul planning rules at 10 new freeports around the UK as part of plans to boost the country’s economy.
Michael Gove vows £705m border spending as government readies ‘bright future’ campaign to get UK ready for Brexit
Brexit
Michael Gove vows £705m border spending as government readies ‘bright future’ campaign to get UK ready for Brexit
Michael Gove has pledged to spend £705m on the UK’s borders and launch a new public information campaign to get the country ready for Brexit.
UK confirms it won’t join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over lack of say
Coronavirus
UK confirms it won’t join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over lack of say
The UK government has told the European Union it will not take part in the bloc’s bid to secure a coronavirus vaccine.
Britain ‘turns down chance to join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme’
Coronavirus
Britain ‘turns down chance to join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme’
The UK Government has reportedly rejected the chance to join a European Union-run coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over “costly delays”.
Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over post-Brexit border plans in leaked letter
Brexit
Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over post-Brexit border plans in leaked letter
Cabinet minister Liz Truss has expressed a string of concerns about the UK’s post-Brexit border plans, a leaked letter reveals.
Boris Johnson backs Tory Brexiteer Liam Fox to lead World Trade Organisation
Brexit
Boris Johnson backs Tory Brexiteer Liam Fox to lead World Trade Organisation
Boris Johnson will nominate pro-Brexit former Cabinet minister Liam Fox to head up the World Trade Organisation, Number 10 has confirmed.
Dominic Raab names first human rights abusers to be targeted by UK post-Brexit sanction regime
Brexit
Dominic Raab names first human rights abusers to be targeted by UK post-Brexit sanction regime
The Foreign Secretary has revealed the first foreign nationals to face asset freezes and travel bans as he unveiled the UK’s new post-Brexit sanction regime.
Brexit deadlock: first face-to-face talks in months end with ‘significant divergences’
Brexit
Brexit deadlock: first face-to-face talks in months end with ‘significant divergences’
The latest round of talks on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union have ended with “significant divergences” between the two sides.
EU ‘must prepare’ for a no-deal Brexit as ‘limited progress’ has been made in negotiations, warns Angela Merkel
Brexit
EU ‘must prepare’ for a no-deal Brexit as ‘limited progress’ has been made in negotiations, warns Angela Merkel
The European Union must now prepare for the possibility the UK will leave without a deal following “limited” progress in the negotiations, Angela Merkel has warned.
Michel Barnier insists Brexit deal still ‘possible‘ as he signals ‘flexibility’ on key sticking points
Brexit
Michel Barnier insists Brexit deal still ‘possible‘ as he signals ‘flexibility’ on key sticking points
A post-Brexit deal between Britain and the European Union is “still possible”, the bloc’s chief negotiator has said, as he signalled a “margin of flexibility” on key sticking points in the talks.
Without compromise on both sides there will be no breakthrough in Brexit talks, regardless of any transition extension
Brexit
By Dods Monitoring
Without compromise on both sides there will be no breakthrough in Brexit talks, regardless of any transition extension
Despite Covid-19 causing delays, the UK is still looking to secure a Brexit deal by July – to achieve this, both the EU and the UK need to will need to let go of their wilful misunderstandings
Labour: Changing leader or Brexit stance will not be enough to come back from 2019 election drubbing, review warns
Brexit
Labour: Changing leader or Brexit stance will not be enough to come back from 2019 election drubbing, review warns
Ditching Jeremy Corbyn as leader or shifting the party’s position on Brexit will not be enough to recover from Labour’s worst election defeat since 1935, a detailed post-mortem has concluded.
Boris Johnson urged to show ‘political leadership’ to break Brexit talks deadlock
Brexit
Boris Johnson urged to show ‘political leadership’ to break Brexit talks deadlock
Boris Johnson and the EU need to demonstrate “political leadership” and a “willingness to compromise” if a deal on a future relationship is to be reached before this year, MPs have warned.
Boris Johnson to meet Emmanuel Macron as pair mark French Resistance anniversary amid Covid-19 pandemic
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to meet Emmanuel Macron as pair mark French Resistance anniversary amid Covid-19 pandemic
Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron will mark the 80th anniversary of the French Resistance when they meet in London today amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Liz Truss says ‘Britain is back’ as she launches formal bid to join major post-Brexit Pacific trade pact
Brexit
Liz Truss says ‘Britain is back’ as she launches formal bid to join major post-Brexit Pacific trade pact
Liz Truss has declared that “Britain is back” as she confirmed the Government is formally pressing ahead with a bid to join a major trade tie-up with Canada, Australia and New Zealand after Brexit.
Boris Johnson tells EU leaders to ‘put a tiger in the tank’ after fresh talks to break post-Brexit deadlock
Brexit
Boris Johnson tells EU leaders to ‘put a tiger in the tank’ after fresh talks to break post-Brexit deadlock
Boris Johnson has urged European leaders to “put a tiger in the tank” as both sides vowed to find “fresh momentum” in stalled talks on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the bloc.
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes