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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
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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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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
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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.
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Number 10 shoots down claim coronavirus PPE is being diverted from Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon demands investigation
Coronavirus
Number 10 shoots down claim coronavirus PPE is being diverted from Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon demands investigation
Downing Street has rejected claims that the Government is telling manufacturers of personal protective equipment to prioritise England over Scotland as the UK fights the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF gets Government clarification on essential workers
As the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown has intensified the Glass and Glazing Federation has been asked by many Member companies for clarification on whether they should or should not remain open for business.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF urges Chancellor to improve financial support
Following an internal review of the Government’s financial support packages, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has formally written to The Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting the current cash flow crisis in the glass and glazing industry, caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: UK economy could shrink by record 35% as unemployment soars by two million, finance watchdog warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: UK economy could shrink by record 35% as unemployment soars by two million, finance watchdog warns
The UK economy is set for a record contraction with as many as two million more people facing unemployment in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, the government's finance watchdog has warned.
Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
Plastics industry shines in fight against Covid-19
The UK plastics industry is playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19, with many companies going to great lengths to meet sudden spikes in demand for key products, ranging from medical packaging to components for ventilators.
As the coronavirus crisis continues, we need a BEIS chair and committee that backs Britain’s businesses
Coronavirus
By Stella Creasy MP
As the coronavirus crisis continues, we need a BEIS chair and committee that backs Britain’s businesses
This week, we will be running articles from the MPs vying to be the new chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee. Stella Creasy says she has the experience to ensure the BEIS committee can be the constructive forum our constituents and representatives need.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow serves as vital airbridge for the UK amid COVID crisis
Heathrow continues to serve the nation by keeping vital supply lines open, and helping people get home.
Doctors’ union blasts ‘unforgivable’ shortage of protective gowns for NHS staff at risk of coronavirus
Coronavirus
Doctors’ union blasts ‘unforgivable’ shortage of protective gowns for NHS staff at risk of coronavirus
The supply of vital protective gowns needed to treat coronavirus patients “has faltered to the point where many trusts may soon run out”, a doctors’ union has warned.
Anger as government reveals more than one in ten care homes now have coronavirus cases
Coronavirus
Anger as government reveals more than one in ten care homes now have coronavirus cases
Ministers are under mounting pressure to protect care homes from the coronavirus as the Chief Medical Officer revealed that almost 100 of them had been affected in just 24 hours.
Vast majority of Brits back coronavirus lockdown - despite believing it will take years for economy to recover
Coronavirus
Vast majority of Brits back coronavirus lockdown - despite believing it will take years for economy to recover
An overwhelming majority of British people back the coronavirus lockdown, even though they believe it will take years for the economy to recover.
We need reforms to make gambling safer during the coronavirus lockdown and beyond Partner content
Coronavirus
By Gambling With Lives
We need reforms to make gambling safer during the coronavirus lockdown and beyond
Gambling with Lives are calling for the introduction of effective policies to make gambling safer through the coronavirus crisis and beyond.
Scrap migrant welfare ban or make coronavirus spread worse, Priti Patel warned
Coronavirus
Scrap migrant welfare ban or make coronavirus spread worse, Priti Patel warned
The Home Office should immediately scrap a ban on some migrants accessing benefits and housing assistance or risk making the spread of coronavirus worse, Priti Patel has been told.
EXCL Treasury urged to extend job retention scheme to prevent wave of redundancies at end of April
Coronavirus
EXCL Treasury urged to extend job retention scheme to prevent wave of redundancies at end of April
The Treasury is being urged to announce the extension of the scheme to pay people’s wages during the coronavirus outbreak to prevent a fresh wave of redundancies at the end of April.
Don’t expect lockdown to end this week, Dominic Raab warns country
Coronavirus
Don’t expect lockdown to end this week, Dominic Raab warns country
Dominic Raab has warned people not to expect the Covid-19 lockdown to be eased this week.
Dominic Raab urged to ‘get a grip’ as Brits still stranded abroad amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab urged to ‘get a grip’ as Brits still stranded abroad amid coronavirus crisis
The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is being told by Labour to “urgently intervene” and help UK citizens still stranded abroad during the coronavirus crisis to get back home.
Boris Johnson 'focusing on his recovery' at Chequers and not work, say Number 10
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson 'focusing on his recovery' at Chequers and not work, say Number 10
Boris Johnson is “focusing on his recovery” and is not carrying out any Government work as he recovers from coronavirus at Chequers, Number 10 have said.
Number 10 defends coronavirus test for Michael Gove’s daughter as he has ‘central role’ in UK response
Coronavirus
Number 10 defends coronavirus test for Michael Gove’s daughter as he has ‘central role’ in UK response
Downing Street has defended the decision to rapidly test Michael Gove’s daughter for the coronavirus, saying the Cabinet minister plays a “central role” in Britain’s response to the pandemic.
Matt Hancock says NHS already testing coronavirus app as UK death toll passes 10,000
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says NHS already testing coronavirus app as UK death toll passes 10,000
The NHS is already testing a new app to alert people if they have been in contact with someone with coronavirus, the Health Secretary has announced.
Boris Johnson says ‘unconquerable’ NHS saved his life as he is discharged from hospital to recover from coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says ‘unconquerable’ NHS saved his life as he is discharged from hospital to recover from coronavirus
Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the “unconquerable” National Health Service as he was discharged from hospital to recuperate from the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson to recuperate at Chequers as he is discharged from hospital after coronavirus treatment
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to recuperate at Chequers as he is discharged from hospital after coronavirus treatment
Boris Johnson will “continue his recovery” at his official country residence after being discharged from hospital, Downing Street has announced.
Coronavirus: Labour’s Lisa Nandy says UK needs ‘interim Foreign Secretary’ while Dominic Raab stands in for Boris Johnson
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Labour’s Lisa Nandy says UK needs ‘interim Foreign Secretary’ while Dominic Raab stands in for Boris Johnson
The Government should appoint an “interim” Foreign Secretary to fill in for Dominic Raab while he leads the UK’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, Labour’s Lisa Nandy has said.
Coronavirus: Jacob Rees-Mogg vows Commons will reopen after Easter using ‘tech solutions’
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Jacob Rees-Mogg vows Commons will reopen after Easter using ‘tech solutions’
Jacob Rees-Mogg has vowed parliament will return after its Easter recess using "technological solutions" to maintain social distancing and halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Priti Patel unveils extra help for domestic abuse support lines amid surge in demand during coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
Priti Patel unveils extra help for domestic abuse support lines amid surge in demand during coronavirus lockdown
Domestic abuse helplines will receive a £2m funding boost so they can support people affected by the crime during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the Home Secretary has vowed.
Ministers hope NHS app can help lift lockdown by tracking coronavirus infections
Coronavirus
Ministers hope NHS app can help lift lockdown by tracking coronavirus infections
Ministers have pinned their hopes of easing lockdown restrictions on a new NHS app which can track coronavirus infections.
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
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Net Zero Week 2024
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