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Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Coronavirus
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his own decision-making as chancellor during the Covid-19 pandemic, and told the Covid Inquiry that the Eat Out To Help Scheme was the "right thing to do".
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was 'Let It Rip'
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently 'Dysfunctional' During Pandemic
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently "Dysfunctional" During Pandemic
Chris Whitty Says Government Was 'Too Late' To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Says Government Was "Too Late" To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
The House Live
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
Coronavirus
By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
Helen MacNamara quietly delivered the deadliest assessment of No 10’s Covid chaos
Coronavirus
By Emma Norris
Helen MacNamara quietly delivered the deadliest assessment of No 10’s Covid chaos
I was ridiculed for my views on Covid-19 – it turns out I was right
Coronavirus
By Caprice Bourret
I was ridiculed for my views on Covid-19 – it turns out I was right
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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
Truancy trials – meet the parents hit by the single justice procedure
Truancy trials – meet the parents hit by the single justice procedure
By Andrew Kersley
Education
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What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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.
Coronavirus news
Coronavirus: Department of Health forced to apologise after key worker home test kits run out within minutes
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Department of Health forced to apologise after key worker home test kits run out within minutes
The Department of Health has been forced to apologise after home testing kits for key workers ran out within minutes.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE research: over-60s and new mothers among groups most likely to miss out on government self-employed support
Over-60s, 50-59-year-olds and new mothers are three of the groups most likely to miss out on government self-employed support because they went into freelancing too recently, according to new research by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).
Donald Trump says Boris Johnson is ‘ready to go’ amid claims Prime Minister will return to work on Monday
Coronavirus
Donald Trump says Boris Johnson is ‘ready to go’ amid claims Prime Minister will return to work on Monday
Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson sounded "incredible" when they spoke on the phone - as it emerged the Prime Minister could return to work on Monday.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says he will 'not allow' early lifting of lockdown amid Tory calls for relaxation of restrictions
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says he will 'not allow' early lifting of lockdown amid Tory calls for relaxation of restrictions
Matt Hancock has vowed to block any attempts to relax the coronavirus lockdown despite mounting Tory calls for the restrictions to be eased.
Coronavirus
By Compassion in Dying
Living wills skyrocket in light of coronavirus
Figures announced as urgent need for greater advance care planning raised in Lords social care debate
Out of sight: How do we protect children in lockdown?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Out of sight: How do we protect children in lockdown?
For families across the country, life changed dramatically due to lockdown – and for the most vulnerable children, the risks increased dramatically too. Removed from their usual support services, experts are concerned about their wellbeing. Georgina Bailey reports
As we change the way we work, the purpose of the House’s procedure must prevail
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
As we change the way we work, the purpose of the House’s procedure must prevail
The House is rising magnificently to meet the procedural challenges of coronavirus .
Dominic Cummings collapsed and was in bed for 10 days after contracting coronavirus, wife reveals
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings collapsed and was in bed for 10 days after contracting coronavirus, wife reveals
Dominic Cummings collapsed and was confined to bed for 10 days with severe breathlessness after contracting the coronavirus, his wife has revealed.
Virtual adjournment debates should be added to the innovations of the democratic revolution
Coronavirus
By Harriett Baldwin MP
Virtual adjournment debates should be added to the innovations of the democratic revolution
As the teething problems and technical glitches are ironed out, socially distant and virtual adjournment debates should be added to the innovations of the democratic revolution.
We need clear guidance from the Government to keep bus drivers safe from Covid-19
Coronavirus
By Jim McMahon MP
We need clear guidance from the Government to keep bus drivers safe from Covid-19
Our drivers are keeping the country going in extremely difficult circumstances, and they will be central to our economic recovery.
Millions more key workers and their families to be offered coronavirus tests as ministers struggle to hit 100,000 a day target
Coronavirus
Millions more key workers and their families to be offered coronavirus tests as ministers struggle to hit 100,000 a day target
Millions more key workers and their families are to be offered coronavirus tests, Matt Hancock has revealed.
Labour calls for new safety guidance for bus operators to prevent further driver deaths from coronavirus
Coronavirus
Labour calls for new safety guidance for bus operators to prevent further driver deaths from coronavirus
Labour has called on the Government to give bus operators clear safety advice in a bid to prevent more drivers dying from the coronavirus.
Word in Westminster: the perils of an unmuted microphone
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst
Word in Westminster: the perils of an unmuted microphone
Alain Tolhurst on why some people are finding life tough in the digital age
Lords Diary: Ros Altmann
Coronavirus
By Baroness Altmann
Lords Diary: Ros Altmann
After all the excitement of Parliament’s digital turn, Baroness Altmann turned her focus to the major policy decisions facing the country as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Mixed picture on crime statistics shows need for long-term funding
See-sawing statistics show effect of austerity.
Nicola Sturgeon promises 'grown up conversation' with voters as she unveils Scottish government plans for easing lockdown
Coronavirus
Nicola Sturgeon promises 'grown up conversation' with voters as she unveils Scottish government plans for easing lockdown
Nicola Sturgeon has promised a “grown-up conversation” with the Scottish public as she unveiled her government's plan to lift Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown.
Is the 'hybrid' Parliament here to stay?
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Is the 'hybrid' Parliament here to stay?
With the introduction of a semi-virtual Parliament underway, some MPs are calling for the measures to be installed on a permanent basis. Sebastian Whale reports
Commons Diary: Lucy Powell
Coronavirus
By Lucy Powell MP
Commons Diary: Lucy Powell
Technical glitches, zoom meetings and virtual PMQs; Lucy Powell adjusts to the new reality for Members of Parliament.
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Yemen ‘ceasefire’ ends: “Warring parties could not even lay down their weapons for two weeks”
Since the ceasefire was declared on April 9th, at least 38 civilians have been killed or maimed, including five children who were killed and six who were wounded. In 29 cases, houses were hit.
Coronavirus: Nurse tells of his pride after Boris Johnson thanked him for saving his life
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Nurse tells of his pride after Boris Johnson thanked him for saving his life
A Portugese nurse who cared for Boris Johnson in intensive care has spoken of his pride after the Prime Minister thanked him for saving his life.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain goes virtual, inviting UK to join in and sing with people with dementia and Vicky McClure
Alzheimer’s Society invites Britain to warm up their vocal chords, try out some scales and unite with people with dementia for a broadcast of a virtual Singing for the Brain session live on Facebook on Thursday 30 April at 3pm.
Labour frontbencher Tony Lloyd leaves intensive care and is 'on the mend' following coronavirus fight
Coronavirus
Labour frontbencher Tony Lloyd leaves intensive care and is 'on the mend' following coronavirus fight
A senior Labour frontbencher has left intensive care more than two weeks after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus.
Senior Tory MPs demand ‘step-by-step’ plan to end coronavirus lockdown within weeks
Coronavirus
Senior Tory MPs demand ‘step-by-step’ plan to end coronavirus lockdown within weeks
Senior Conservative MPs have warned the Government that it must begin a “step-by-step” lifting of the UK-wide coronavirus lockdown within weeks.
Thousands of households to take part in coronavirus tracking study, Matt Hancock announces
Coronavirus
Thousands of households to take part in coronavirus tracking study, Matt Hancock announces
Thousands of households in England will be asked to take part in a new government study aiming to track the spread of coronavirus in the general population.
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
2024
Online
After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024