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Government Loses Legal Challenge To Avoid Handing Over Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApps
Government Loses Legal Challenge To Avoid Handing Over Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApps
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The Cabinet Office has lost a legal challenge to allow them to withhold Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApp messages from the Covid inquiry, after it previously claimed they were "unambiguously irrelevant".
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
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Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was 'Let It Rip'
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Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was "Let It Rip"
Boris Johnson Blames 'Default Mindset' For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
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Boris Johnson Blames "Default Mindset" For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
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Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
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Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently 'Dysfunctional' During Pandemic
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Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently "Dysfunctional" During Pandemic
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Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
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By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are we ready for the next Covid?
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By Zoe Crowther
Are we ready for the next Covid?
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
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Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
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Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
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More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
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London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
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Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge
Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge
By Robert Hutton
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What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
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What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
A row has exploded between the government and the inquiry into its response to the Covid pandemic in recent days over how much access inquiry chair Baroness Hallett should have to Boris Johnson's private messages and diaries from the time.
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
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By Chaminda Jayanetti
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Exclusive analysis by The House reveals how the pandemic has accelerated a leap in office vacancies in London and the Home Counties. What impact will the trend have on our high streets – and the future of work?
Brexit Has Left A £30m Funding Black Hole At Medicines Regulator
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Brexit Has Left A £30m Funding Black Hole At Medicines Regulator
The UK's medicines regulator has privately warned it has lost tens of millions in revenue as a result of Brexit changes.
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Hairdressers and hospitality will not reopen until July 4 ‘at the earliest’, says Dominic Raab
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Hairdressers and hospitality will not reopen until July 4 ‘at the earliest’, says Dominic Raab
Hairdressers and those in the hospitality sector will not be able to go back to work until July 4 “at the earliest” under the Government’s timetable for easing the coronavirus lockdown.
The coronavirus pandemic is risking the mental health of our NHS staff
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By Luke Evans MP
The coronavirus pandemic is risking the mental health of our NHS staff
The unrelenting pressure of Covid-19 means our medical staff are at risk of developing anxiety, burnout and PTSD. It is time now to look after them as they have looked after us.
Lib Dems call for Keir Starmer to chair Commons committee grilling government’s Covid-19 response
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Lib Dems call for Keir Starmer to chair Commons committee grilling government’s Covid-19 response
Keir Starmer should chair a special parliamentary committee to look at the Government’s coronavirus response, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to set out lockdown guidance as Labour and unions blast ‘irresponsible and wrong’ back-to-work push
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to set out lockdown guidance as Labour and unions blast ‘irresponsible and wrong’ back-to-work push
Boris Johnson will give a fresh update on the Government’s coronavirus response later as Labour joined unions in criticising its new advice for workers.
Boris Johnson says now ‘not the time’ to lift coronavirus lockdown as he sets out ‘first careful steps’ to ease measures
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Boris Johnson says now ‘not the time’ to lift coronavirus lockdown as he sets out ‘first careful steps’ to ease measures
Boris Johnson has said now is “not the time” to lift Britain’s coronavirus lockdown as he confirmed that a series of “careful” changes to the restrictive measures will instead kick in on Wednesday.
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland will not use Boris Johnson’s ‘vague and imprecise’ new ‘Stay Alert’ lockdown slogan
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Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland will not use Boris Johnson’s ‘vague and imprecise’ new ‘Stay Alert’ lockdown slogan
Scotland will not use a new slogan designed to replace the UK Government’s ‘Stay At Home’ message on the coronavirus, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Robert Jenrick defends ‘confusing’ new ‘stay alert’ coronavirus message ahead of PM’s speech
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Robert Jenrick defends ‘confusing’ new ‘stay alert’ coronavirus message ahead of PM’s speech
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended the Government’s decision to change its official advice from “stay home” to “stay alert”.
Unions warn they will tell workers to stay home unless safety demands are met
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Unions warn they will tell workers to stay home unless safety demands are met
Four of the UK’s largest unions have warned they will tell their three million members to stay home unless the government commits to a health and safety overhaul.
Coronavirus: Ministers warned UK could suffer 100,000 deaths if lockdown lifted too quickly
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Coronavirus: Ministers warned UK could suffer 100,000 deaths if lockdown lifted too quickly
The UK could suffer more than 100,000 deaths by the end of the year if the lockdown is lifted too quickly, ministers have been warned.
Boris Johnson set to launch five-tier warning system for easing lockdown restrictions
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Boris Johnson set to launch five-tier warning system for easing lockdown restrictions
Boris Johnson is preparing to launch a new five-tier warning system as part of his plans for easing lockdown restrictions.
Government admits sending 50,000 coronavirus swabs to the US following ‘operational issues’
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Government admits sending 50,000 coronavirus swabs to the US following ‘operational issues’
The Government has confirmed that around 50,000 coronavirus tests were flown to the US for analysis last week.
Transport Secretary says it ‘makes sense’ to look at quarantining all arrivals to UK
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Transport Secretary says it ‘makes sense’ to look at quarantining all arrivals to UK
It “makes sense” to look at tightening Britain’s borders, the Transport Secretary has said, amid reports the UK is poised to introduce a strict two-week quarantine for arrivals into the country.
Coronavirus: Ministers unveil £2bn boost for cycling and walking in bid to ease pressure on public transport
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Coronavirus: Ministers unveil £2bn boost for cycling and walking in bid to ease pressure on public transport
The Government is pledging a £2bn boost for cycling and walking schemes while public transport remains “severely restricted” by the coronavirus crisis.
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By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction remains upbeat despite record slump
The construction industry remains upbeat despite record falls in activity and is ready to adjust to a ‘new normal’ as the economy comes out of lockdown, according to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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By NASUWT
Filipino Trade Unionist receives NASUWT International Solidarity Award
The NASUWT – the Teachers’ Union, has today presented its International Solidarity Award 2020 to Raymond Basilio, Secretary General of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) in the Philippines.
Charities to get £16m to provide food to the vulnerable during lockdown
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Charities to get £16m to provide food to the vulnerable during lockdown
The Government is setting up a £16million fund to help provide food to vulnerable people during the coronavirus lockdown.
Matt Hancock’s ‘tone’ row, Boris v Keir - and a ticking off from the Speaker: catch up on all this week’s key Commons clashes
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By Eleanor Langford
Matt Hancock’s ‘tone’ row, Boris v Keir - and a ticking off from the Speaker: catch up on all this week’s key Commons clashes
PoliticsHome reporter Eleanor Langford rounds up all the punchiest Commons exchanges of the week for The House Live
Coronavirus: Wales eases exercise rules as Mark Drakeford confirms lockdown to continue
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Coronavirus: Wales eases exercise rules as Mark Drakeford confirms lockdown to continue
People in Wales will be able to head outdoors next week to exercise more than once a day, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Unions rule out school re-opening until national coronavirus test and trace scheme rolled out
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Unions rule out school re-opening until national coronavirus test and trace scheme rolled out
The country’s biggest education unions are calling for no increase in pupil numbers at schools until the national test and trace scheme is rolled out.
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By NASUWT
NASUWT campaigning secures appropriate pay for furloughed supply teachers from some umbrella companies
Following campaigning by the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, the union has been made aware that some umbrella companies have now decided to furlough hardworking and dedicated supply teachers and pay them appropriately under the Job Retention Scheme, as opposed to 80% the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
VE Day shows that when pushed to the limits, Britain can transform society for the better
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By Stephen Morgan MP
VE Day shows that when pushed to the limits, Britain can transform society for the better
The continuation of VE Day celebrations act as a reminder: This country has overcome hardship before, and we can do it again.
Aviation will be crucial to restarting the British economy Partner content
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By Heathrow
Aviation will be crucial to restarting the British economy
The Prime Minister needs to put aside his historic feelings held towards Heathrow and recognise that it is more than just an airport.
Coronavirus: Wales to spell out lockdown plan after warning schools will not reopen by June 1
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Coronavirus: Wales to spell out lockdown plan after warning schools will not reopen by June 1
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford will spell out his country’s next steps on the coronavirus lockdown on Friday, after confirmation that Wales’s schools will not reopen by June 1.
The Breakfast Briefing: Why ministers can’t just blame the press for unforced errors on lockdown messaging
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The Breakfast Briefing: Why ministers can’t just blame the press for unforced errors on lockdown messaging
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