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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?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
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
Communities
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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Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns
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Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns
The Scottish First Minister has warned the country not to expect any “meaningful change” to current lockdown measures this week.
Coronavirus bounce-back loan scheme will prove largely ineffective and costly to our economy
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By Drew Hendry MP
Coronavirus bounce-back loan scheme will prove largely ineffective and costly to our economy
Loans will not save the economy, they won’t retain jobs in the medium to long term, and they won’t give families the security they need through this crisis.
Two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, minister suggests
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Two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, minister suggests
The rules on keeping two metres apart could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, a Cabinet minister has suggested.
We’re not all in this together, but it’s time we were
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By Zarah Sultana MP
We’re not all in this together, but it’s time we were
In 1945, the working class insisted that if we could care for everyone in a crisis, we could do it in peacetime too. When we emerge from this pandemic, let's look to them for inspiration and build a world for working people
The Breakfast Briefing: Give us yer vaxxin’ money, PM’s Sunday sermon - and Labour demands mask plan
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The Breakfast Briefing: Give us yer vaxxin’ money, PM’s Sunday sermon - and Labour demands mask plan
Your morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster, from PolHome acting editor Matt Honeycombe-Foster
Coronavirus antibody test to be rolled out in fortnight as Boris Johnson eyes Sunday lockdown speech
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Coronavirus antibody test to be rolled out in fortnight as Boris Johnson eyes Sunday lockdown speech
The first successful coronavirus antibody test is set to be approved by Public Health England this week and could be rolled out within a fortnight.
Coronavirus: Labour tells ministers to ‘get ahead of the game’ on facemasks for the public
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Coronavirus: Labour tells ministers to ‘get ahead of the game’ on facemasks for the public
Labour is calling on the Government to “get ahead of the game” on facemasks and start stockpiling them to avoid the issues seen with protective equipment for NHS workers.
Radiotherapy is a vital treatment that can reduce unnecessary cancer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic
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By Tim Farron MP
Radiotherapy is a vital treatment that can reduce unnecessary cancer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic
A radiotherapy taskforce led by a government minister will save ‘collateral’ cancer lives from the Covid-19 pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has exposed our broken teaching labour market Partner content
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By NASUWT
The coronavirus crisis has exposed our broken teaching labour market
Exploitation and profiteering should have no place in a national education service. Our children and our teachers deserve better.
Michael Gove says lockdown measures could be reintroduced locally if coronavirus cases spike again
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Michael Gove says lockdown measures could be reintroduced locally if coronavirus cases spike again
Lockdown measures could be reintroduced “in a specific and localised way” if easing them results in an uptick of coronavirus cases, Michael Gove has said.
Ex-pensions minister warns of ‘social unrest’ if over-70s forced to stay in after coronavirus lockdown lifted
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Ex-pensions minister warns of ‘social unrest’ if over-70s forced to stay in after coronavirus lockdown lifted
There could be “social unrest” if the over-70s are told to stay in coronavirus lockdown while younger people return to work, a former pensions minister has warned.
Coronavirus lockdown: Brits warned not to expect ‘business as usual’ when Boris Johnson sets out plan
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Coronavirus lockdown: Brits warned not to expect ‘business as usual’ when Boris Johnson sets out plan
Brits should not expect a return to “business as usual” when Boris Johnson unveils his plans for the next phase of the country’s coronavirus lockdown, a senior Cabinet minister has said.
Coronavirus: Government complains to BBC over Panorama show on PPE amid political bias claims
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Coronavirus: Government complains to BBC over Panorama show on PPE amid political bias claims
The Government has formally complained to the BBC over its Panorama programme exposing problems with the supply of protective equipment to frontline NHS staff.
Boris Johnson says he needed ‘litres and litres’ of oxygen as he sheds light on coronavirus intensive care fight
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Boris Johnson says he needed ‘litres and litres’ of oxygen as he sheds light on coronavirus intensive care fight
Boris Johnson has revealed he needed “litres and litres” of oxygen before being moved to intensive care as he struggled with coronavirus.
Brits strongly opposed to lifting lockdown, new poll shows, as government approval rating dips
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Brits strongly opposed to lifting lockdown, new poll shows, as government approval rating dips
Fewer than one in five people in Britain believe the time is right to reopen schools, pubs and restaurants, according to a new poll on the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: Communities Secretary vows priority council housing for people fleeing domestic abuse
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Coronavirus: Communities Secretary vows priority council housing for people fleeing domestic abuse
People fleeing domestic abuse will be given priority for council housing amid fears of a surge in cases during the coronavirus lockdown, the Communities Secretary has announced.
Now is the time to rethink, reset and rebuild our food supply from the ground-up
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By Ben Lake MP & Llyr Gruffydd AM
Now is the time to rethink, reset and rebuild our food supply from the ground-up
By supporting the development of local processing capabilities, we can help build a stronger local economy where people can buy local produce more directly.
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By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on amended Lifetime ISA rules announced by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Following today’s announcement by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury to amend Lifetime ISA (LISA) rules to help those affected by coronavirus, Brian Morris, BSA Head of Savings Policy comments:
Matt Hancock claims victory in bid to deliver 100,000-a-day coronavirus tests
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Matt Hancock claims victory in bid to deliver 100,000-a-day coronavirus tests
Matt Hancock has claimed victory in his bid to get 100,000-a-day coronavirus tests carried out.
During the coronavirus crisis, BGC is working hard to make gambling safer Partner content
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By Betting and Gaming Council
During the coronavirus crisis, BGC is working hard to make gambling safer
Prohibitionists may be using Covid-19 to kick the gambling industry, but thanks to the action we’ve taken, fears are unfounded and standards are on the up.
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By NASUWT
NASUWT pressing for clarity for supply teachers employed through umbrella organisations
The NASUWT and the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) have written to the Government to press for clarification on the issue of supply teachers employed through umbrella organisations and a serious omission in the Job Retention Scheme which is having a detrimental impact on some supply teachers, who are now unable to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Majority of Brits would avoid big events and public transport post-lockdown, poll reveals
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Majority of Brits would avoid big events and public transport post-lockdown, poll reveals
Over two-thirds (67%) of Brits would feel ‘uncomfortable’ attending large events or using public transport after lockdown over coronavirus fears, a new poll has found.
Coronavirus death rates twice as high in UK’s poorest areas as in richest, stark new data shows
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Coronavirus death rates twice as high in UK’s poorest areas as in richest, stark new data shows
Coronavirus death rates are more than twice as high in the poorest parts of the country as they are in the richest, bleak new official analysis has revealed.
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By Heathrow
Heathrow outlines early impacts of Covid-19
Heathrow has released results for the 3 months ended 31st March 2020.
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