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Boris Johnson Says Indian Variant Could Make It 'More Difficult' To Lift Covid Restrictions In June
Boris Johnson Says Indian Variant Could Make It "More Difficult" To Lift Covid Restrictions In June
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson has said Monday's lockdown lifting would go ahead as planned but hinted there could be delays to plans to lift restrictions in June.
Over 18s In Blackburn To Be Offered Covid Vaccines From Next Week After Sharp Rise In Indian Variant
Coronavirus
Over 18s In Blackburn To Be Offered Covid Vaccines From Next Week After Sharp Rise In Indian Variant
Boris Johnson Confirms “Full, Independent' Covid Inquiry Will Take Place – But Not Until Spring 2022
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms “Full, Independent" Covid Inquiry Will Take Place – But Not Until Spring 2022
Boris Johnson Confirms Third Step On Lockdown Roadmap To Be Taken Next Week With Indoor Hospitality, Holidays And Mass Events To Restart
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms Third Step On Lockdown Roadmap To Be Taken Next Week With Indoor Hospitality, Holidays And Mass Events To Restart
How Mark Drakeford’s Welsh Labour Party Pulled Off A Spectacular Win
Coronavirus
How Mark Drakeford’s Welsh Labour Party Pulled Off A Spectacular Win
Holidays To Portugal, Gibraltar and Ten Other Countries Allowed Without Quarantine From May 17
Coronavirus
Holidays To Portugal, Gibraltar and Ten Other Countries Allowed Without Quarantine From May 17
Under-40s To Be Offered Alternative Vaccines To AstraZeneca Over Blood Clot Concerns
Coronavirus
Under-40s To Be Offered Alternative Vaccines To AstraZeneca Over Blood Clot Concerns
The House Live
Office politics: should Parliamentarians return to their desks or retain some elements of WFH?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Office politics: should Parliamentarians return to their desks or retain some elements of WFH?
The Government were warned they risked importing a new Covid variant – and that's exactly what's happened
Coronavirus
By Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
The Government were warned they risked importing a new Covid variant – and that's exactly what's happened
British businesses must step up to support India as Covid-19 cases soar
Coronavirus
By Lord Bilimoria
British businesses must step up to support India as Covid-19 cases soar
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The Government were warned they risked importing a new Covid variant – and that's exactly what's happened
The Government were warned they risked importing a new Covid variant – and that's exactly what's happened
By Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
Coronavirus
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups fear new government measures could harm their nomadic way of life
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups fear new government measures could harm their nomadic way of life
By Alexandra Ming
Home affairs
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
By Georgina Bailey
Home affairs
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Office politics: should Parliamentarians return to their desks or retain some elements of WFH?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Office politics: should Parliamentarians return to their desks or retain some elements of WFH?
Many have missed life in Westminster and are eager to get back into the old routine. But not everyone shares their enthusiasm. Commuting, childcare and accessibility issues have raised calls for remote working to form part of the new normal.
How Mark Drakeford’s Welsh Labour Party Pulled Off A Spectacular Win
Coronavirus
How Mark Drakeford’s Welsh Labour Party Pulled Off A Spectacular Win
Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford’s cautious and caring manner, his "firebreak" and Christmas lockdowns and a Facebook and grassroots ground-war was behind his party’s historic win.
Vaccine Passports Could “Reinforce Structural Discrimination” Against Disabled People, Experts Warn
Coronavirus
Vaccine Passports Could “Reinforce Structural Discrimination” Against Disabled People, Experts Warn
Legal experts and charities have warned that the introduction of Covid status certificates — otherwise known as vaccine passports — could undermine disabled people's rights and leave businesses open to discrimination lawsuits.
Coronavirus news
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE: Government has “done the sensible thing” by delaying IR35
The government has “done the sensible thing” by delaying the changes to IR35 in the private sector, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has said.
Coronavirus: Lengthy court trials to be put on hold as ministers unveil sweeping new powers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Lengthy court trials to be put on hold as ministers unveil sweeping new powers
Criminal trials in England and Wales will be put on hold under emergency powers being brought in by ministers to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
Coronavirus
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
France has criticised the UK's response to the coronavirus crisis - as the European Union announced a ban on travellers from beyond its borders in an attempt to control the outbreak.
Rishi Sunak unveils £350bn bailout to help businesses and workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils £350bn bailout to help businesses and workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £350 billion Treasury bailout to help workers and businesses facing economic ruin as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
MPA calls for a ‘cash bridge’ during crisis
The Mineral Products Association has today written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for greater support for businesses during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Patrick Vallance says keeping coronavirus death toll below 20,000 would be 'good outcome'
Coronavirus
Patrick Vallance says keeping coronavirus death toll below 20,000 would be 'good outcome'
The government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said keeping the coronavirus death toll in the UK to less than 20,000 would be "a good outcome".
Partner content
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB issues words of warning following the Governments 16 March daily COVID-19 briefing
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) recognises the need for the Government’s daily briefings about the Coronavirus.
Brits advised not to go abroad for 30 days over coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Brits advised not to go abroad for 30 days over coronavirus outbreak
Brits are being advised by the Government not to go abroad for 30 days to help contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Bar Council calls on Ministry of Justice to urgently halt jury trials
The Bar Council believes it is vital that the justice system functions as far as possible but putting people’s health at risk in our courts when this is avoidable, must stop immediately.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes latest cabinet minister to self-isolate amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes latest cabinet minister to self-isolate amid coronavirus outbreak
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has become the second cabinet minister forced to self-isolate as the coronavirus spreads across the country.
Boris Johnson's dad says he would flout coronavirus advice and go to the pub
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson's dad says he would flout coronavirus advice and go to the pub
Boris Johnson's father has said he would still “go to a pub” despite Government advice to avoid going out amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson urged to commit billions to businesses in coronavirus 'wartime' response
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urged to commit billions to businesses in coronavirus 'wartime' response
Boris Johnson must treat the coronavirus outbreak as a “wartime situation” and offer billions of pounds more to help businesses survive the crisis, the official public spending watchdog has said.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Free training courses to help you stay safe working from home during Coronavirus
“It’s our job to help people stay safe and look after their mental well-being when they work from home” says British Safety Council.
Parliament's public galleries closed as Speakers move to shield MPs and peers from coronavirus
Coronavirus
Parliament's public galleries closed as Speakers move to shield MPs and peers from coronavirus
Parliament's public galleries have been closed and MPs are being urged to work from home in a bid to limit the impact of the coronavirus on Britain's democratic institutions.
Jeremy Corbyn claims Boris Johnson's 'poor communication' has made coronavirus crisis worse
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn claims Boris Johnson's 'poor communication' has made coronavirus crisis worse
Boris Johnson's "poor communication" has undermined public confidence in the UK's coronavirus response, Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
Coronavirus
By Baroness Hayter
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
This pandemic risks major disruption to Brexit negotiations. MPs need to understand any differences this stalling will make
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak prepares fresh economic bailout as crisis deepens
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak prepares fresh economic bailout as crisis deepens
Rishi Sunak will beef up the financial support offered to businesses hit by the coronavirus amid calls to avoid a "catastrophic" hit to the economy.
Boris Johnson orders Brits to end 'non-essential contact' with others as coronavirus crisis deepens
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson orders Brits to end 'non-essential contact' with others as coronavirus crisis deepens
Boris Johnson has called on British people to end all "non-essential contact" with others, cancel unnecessary travel and consider working from home in an attempt to tackle the coronavirus.
The Coronavirus pandemic will shape the nature of our longer term digital future
Coronavirus
By Chi Onwurah MP
The Coronavirus pandemic will shape the nature of our longer term digital future
The Coronavirus pandemic will shape the nature of our longer term digital future. Ultimately, the only way to protect our digital citizens in the long run is to deliver on digital rights in a digital charter
No-fault evictions must be scrapped to protect renters amid coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Tulip Siddiq MP
No-fault evictions must be scrapped to protect renters amid coronavirus
It may seem tragic that it takes an epidemic to fix inequalities in the rented sector, but we should seize these opportunities and act now
Labour unveils bill to spare coronavirus sufferers from eviction if they can't pay rent
Coronavirus
Labour unveils bill to spare coronavirus sufferers from eviction if they can't pay rent
Coronavirus sufferers forced to take time off work would not be evicted for missing their rent under an emergency bill introduced by Labour.
EventsAll
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
2021
London & Online
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work
2021
London & Online
Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work
Advancing Social Mobility at Work
2021
London & Online
Advancing Social Mobility at Work
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards