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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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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
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
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
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
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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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By Save the Children
As ‘pandemic’ universal credit claimants receive first payments, Save the Children urges government to protect struggling families
With the first Covid-19 Universal Credit claimants expected to receive their first payments this week, Save the Children is urging the Government to increase social security entitlements to protect families who could be swept into poverty by the crisis.
What is happening in the House of Lords?
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By Georgina Bailey
What is happening in the House of Lords?
As the Houses of Parliament move ‘virtual’, Georgina Bailey talks to some of the leading figures in the Lords about why their approach is different – and when we can see them on the TV again
Boris Johnson to hold talks with Donald Trump as he edges closer to returning to work full-time
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Boris Johnson to hold talks with Donald Trump as he edges closer to returning to work full-time
Boris Johnson is set to hold talks with Donald Trump today as he edges closer to a return to full-time work following his hospitalisation with coronavirus.
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By NASUWT
Honour key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus on Workers' Memorial Day
The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union is supporting the call for a minute’s silence at 11am on Workers’ Memorial Day-Tuesday 28 April-to remember all those key workers, including teachers and school staff, who have lost their lives to Coronavirus.
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By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing 300% increase in deaths in care homes
UK Alzheimer’s Society are calling for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.
Deaths from coronavirus in the UK 40% higher than previously reported, official figures reveal
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Deaths from coronavirus in the UK 40% higher than previously reported, official figures reveal
The total number of deaths from coronavirus in the UK is 40% higher than previously thought, according to new official data.
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By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF underlines positions on Covid-19 issues
The GGF has underlined its positions on several issues around the developing COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the glass and glazing industry.
Zoom Parliament: a huge step for gender equality and greater diversity
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By Helen Pankhurst
Zoom Parliament: a huge step for gender equality and greater diversity
The House authorities have taken an unusual decision at an exceptional time in our history. This move could have benefits that last well beyond the crisis. 
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
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By Caroline Lucas MP
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
A community-based response can suppress the spread of Covid-19, provide support to patients in their own homes and give people the reassurance they need that they will be safe when the lockdown is lifted
Coronavirus: Philip Hammond says UK should start ‘reopening the economy’ as calls for lockdown exit plan mount
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Coronavirus: Philip Hammond says UK should start ‘reopening the economy’ as calls for lockdown exit plan mount
Britain must start “reopening the economy” to avoid sustained damage from the coronavirus shutdown, former Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned.
Hold public inquiry into ‘grotesque failure’ of PPE for health workers, unions urge
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Hold public inquiry into ‘grotesque failure’ of PPE for health workers, unions urge
The TUC has called for a public inquiry into what it calls the “grotesque” failure to provide adequate personal protective equipment for frontline coronavirus workers.
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By Save the Children
First case of Covid-19 in North East Syria: dire conditions prompt outbreak fears for thousands of children
Families in North-East Syria have already lived through unimaginable horrors – we must act now to give them the best chance of combatting coronavirus.
Coronavirus: More than 140,000 firms have applied for the state to pay the wages of a million workers
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Coronavirus: More than 140,000 firms have applied for the state to pay the wages of a million workers
More than 140,000 firms have applied for the Government to pay the wages of one million of their workers, Rishi Sunak has revealed.
Coronavirus: Justice Secretary warns police not to ‘single out’ people on social media for lockdown breaches
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Coronavirus: Justice Secretary warns police not to ‘single out’ people on social media for lockdown breaches
Police officers should not be “singling out” people on social media for flouting the Government’s coronavirus lockdown, the Justice Secretary has said.
Why parliamentary scrutiny matters
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By Bernard Jenkin MP
Why parliamentary scrutiny matters
As we enter the age of ‘virtual’ sitting, it will take time to adapt to the new ways of working. But we must swiftly re-establish our authority as Parliament, writes Bernard Jenkin
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges ministers to 'get a move on' with coronavirus contact tracing
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Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges ministers to 'get a move on' with coronavirus contact tracing
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged ministers to "get a move on" with contact tracing in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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By Building Societies Association
BSA Conference rescheduled for 2021
The Building Societies Annual Conference will now take place on 5 & 6 May 2021 in Liverpool.
The UK must stop coronavirus being weaponised to violate human rights in Hong Kong
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By Andrew Rosindell MP
The UK must stop coronavirus being weaponised to violate human rights in Hong Kong
I have tabled a motion calling for Magnitsky-style sanctions against China, enabling the UK to target individuals who authorise and commit abuses of human rights overseas, showing China their actions will no longer go unchallenged.
Number 10 blames 'unexpected delays' as shipment of PPE from Turkey fails to arrive
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Number 10 blames 'unexpected delays' as shipment of PPE from Turkey fails to arrive
The Government has blamed “unexpected delays” after a shipment of urgently-needed protective equipment for health workers failed to arrive.
Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
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Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
Downing Street has warned of the risks of a second wave of coronavirus infections as it played down the chances of lockdown measures being eased in the near future..
Casework in a crisis
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By Georgina Bailey
Casework in a crisis
Across the country MPs’ staffers are delivering crucial support to constituents during the coronavirus crisis. Some have seen their workload increase threefold. But are they getting the support they need? Georgina Bailey reports
More action is needed to stop families going hungry during the coronavirus crisis
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By Kate Green MP
More action is needed to stop families going hungry during the coronavirus crisis
Administrative problems with Government schemes and gaps in coverage mean the poorest children are at risk of hunger and malnutrition.
Coronavirus: A vacuum of global leadership
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By Sebastian Whale
Coronavirus: A vacuum of global leadership
International cooperation has been found wanting in a time of global pandemic. With the United States retreating from its leadership role, and countries gripped by domestic health concerns, who can take control? Sebastian Whale reports
Vegan law is the most effective way to save lives, prevent future pandemics and mitigate global warming Partner content
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By Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association (SMCHIA)
Vegan law is the most effective way to save lives, prevent future pandemics and mitigate global warming
Vegan Law means banning all animal related industries and divert all subsidies to plant-based agriculture & the manufacturing of plant-based food, and educate everybody on WHY it’s essential. We truly appreciate your valuable time in reading this urgent message from Supreme Master Ching Hai.
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