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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
Coronavirus
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'
Coronavirus
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'
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
Opinion
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are we ready for the next Covid?
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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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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Coronavirus: Health minister insists UK 'on target' for 100,000 tests a day by end of month despite drop in number taking place
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Health minister insists UK 'on target' for 100,000 tests a day by end of month despite drop in number taking place
A health minister has insisted the Government is "on target" to hit 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of the month - despite a fall in the number taking place.
Labour mayor loses whip after saying Boris Johnson ‘completely deserves’ intensive care coronavirus fight
Coronavirus
Labour mayor loses whip after saying Boris Johnson ‘completely deserves’ intensive care coronavirus fight
A Labour mayor has had the party whip withdrawn after she said Boris Jonson “completely deserves” to be in intensive care with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Ministers to order biotech firms to prioritise UK home testing in bid to end lockdown
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ministers to order biotech firms to prioritise UK home testing in bid to end lockdown
The Government will ask “some of the finest scientific minds in the world” to prioritise the UK and build a home testing kit in a bid to end the coronavirus lockdown.
Senior Tory MP condemns Premier League clubs' 'indefensible' decision to use taxpayer cash to pay staff
Coronavirus
Senior Tory MP condemns Premier League clubs' 'indefensible' decision to use taxpayer cash to pay staff
A senior Tory MP has hit out at the Premier League for defending the decision of some wealthy football clubs to use taxpayers' cash to pay staff wages.
Dominic Raab says he is confident that 'fighter' Boris Johnson will beat the coronavirus
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab says he is confident that 'fighter' Boris Johnson will beat the coronavirus
Dominic Raab has said he is sure that Boris Johnson will beat the coronavirus because he is a "fighter".
MPs urge police to reveal orders given to officers enforcing coronavirus social distancing rules
Coronavirus
MPs urge police to reveal orders given to officers enforcing coronavirus social distancing rules
MPs and peers have urged police chiefs to spell out the orders given to officers tasked with overseeing the government's social distancing rules amid complaints of over-zealous enforcement.
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
More support for GGF Members during crisis
As the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues across the world, the glass and glazing industry is witnessing and experiencing one of the most extraordinary periods in living memory.
David Cameron praying for ‘tough’ Boris Johnson and says Dominic Raab can do the job while PM in intensive care
Coronavirus
David Cameron praying for ‘tough’ Boris Johnson and says Dominic Raab can do the job while PM in intensive care
David Cameron has said he is praying for the “very tough, very resilient” Boris Johnson to pull through as he remains in intensive care with coronavirus.
Boris Johnson 'stable and in good spirits' after night in intensive care, Downing Street says
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson 'stable and in good spirits' after night in intensive care, Downing Street says
Boris Johnson is "stable and in good spirits" after his first night in intensive care being treated for the coronavirus.
Who is Dominic Raab, the man running the country in Boris Johnson’s absence?
Coronavirus
Who is Dominic Raab, the man running the country in Boris Johnson’s absence?
The rapid deterioration of Boris Johnson’s condition as he battles Covid-19 has thrust his de facto deputy Dominic Raab into the spotlight, but who is the man now effectively running the country?
Michael Gove self-isolating at home after family member shows coronavirus symptoms
Coronavirus
Michael Gove self-isolating at home after family member shows coronavirus symptoms
Michael Gove is self-isolating at home after one of his family members began showing symptoms of the coronavirus.
I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end
Keir Starmer's election campaign showed he could bring together people from right across the party. I believe he has the vision to lead the country once this crisis is over.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB asks CITB to cancel 2020 levy
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has today written to the chief executive of the CITB, Sarah Beale, asking that CITB consider cancelling the 2020 levy, to help aid cash-flow in the construction industry.
The Government must reduce the growth dependency of our economy
Coronavirus
By Baroness Bennett
The Government must reduce the growth dependency of our economy
Decades of economic growth have delivered us a deeply unequal, unstable, insecure society and increased carbon emissions when we need to be slashing them.
EXCL Ministers urged to step up help to stop people choosing between ‘heating and eating’ amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
EXCL Ministers urged to step up help to stop people choosing between ‘heating and eating’ amid coronavirus crisis
A cross-party group of MPs is demanding that ministers do more to stop people in fuel poverty choosing between “heating and eating” during the coronavirus lockdown.
Donald Trump praises ‘fantastic’ Boris Johnson as world leaders send best wishes to PM in intensive care
Coronavirus
Donald Trump praises ‘fantastic’ Boris Johnson as world leaders send best wishes to PM in intensive care
Donald Trump has wished his “really good friend” Boris Johnson a speedy recovery after the Prime Minister was admitted to intensive care with worsening coronavirus symptoms.
Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
Dominic Raab has said there is an “incredibly strong team spirit” behind Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit with worsening coronavirus symptoms.
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit after coronavirus symptoms worsen
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit after coronavirus symptoms worsen
Boris Johnson has been moved to an intensive care unit after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Deputy PM Dominic Raab admits he has not spoken to hospitalised Boris Johnson since Saturday
Coronavirus
Deputy PM Dominic Raab admits he has not spoken to hospitalised Boris Johnson since Saturday
Dominic Raab has admitted that he has not spoken to Boris Johnson since before he was admitted to hospital to be treated for coronavirus.
Downing Street slams 'crazed conspiracy theory' linking coronavirus with 5G masts
Coronavirus
Downing Street slams 'crazed conspiracy theory' linking coronavirus with 5G masts
Downing Street has hit out at a "crazed conspiracy theory" linking the coronavirus with the development of 5G.
Boris Johnson insists he is ‘in good spirits’ despite hospitalisation for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson insists he is ‘in good spirits’ despite hospitalisation for coronavirus
Boris Johnson has said he is "in good spirits" after spending the night in hospital undergoing treatment for the coronavirus.
Downing Street condemns Russian 'disinformation' after reports Boris Johnson is on a ventilator for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Downing Street condemns Russian 'disinformation' after reports Boris Johnson is on a ventilator for coronavirus
Number 10 has hit out at Russian “disinformation” after a Moscow-backed news agency claimed Boris Johnson has been placed on a ventilator as he recovers from coronavirus.
We must do more to police the spread of fake news and disinformation about Covid-19
Coronavirus
By Damian Collins MP
We must do more to police the spread of fake news and disinformation about Covid-19
In response to this problem, I have launched a new service called Infotagion, enabling people to check information they see that doesn’t look right.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Rail season ticket refunds: passengers need clarity and reassurance
Many rail passengers have thousands of pounds tied up in season tickets they can no longer use because of the coronavirus. Independent watchdogs Transport Focus and London TravelWatch are calling for improvements in the way the existing process is communicated to passengers.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025