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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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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
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
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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
Parliament cannot carry on as before, it must join the nation in coming together digitally
Coronavirus
By Chi Onwurah MP
Parliament cannot carry on as before, it must join the nation in coming together digitally
As Parliament goes digital, it must do so openly and transparently.
Gambling levels may have plummeted, but we get the concerns and are stepping up action on safer gambling Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Gambling levels may have plummeted, but we get the concerns and are stepping up action on safer gambling
Gambling levels may have plummeted, but we get the concerns and are stepping up action on safer gambling during the COVID-19 crisis - writes Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) standards body CEO Michael Dugher.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock reveals he has also tested positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Health Secretary Matt Hancock reveals he has also tested positive for coronavirus
Matt Hancock has become the latest member of the Cabinet to test positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
No cutting corners, say barristers
In response to the MoJ announcement this morning that a network of priority courts will remain open with court and tribunal work consolidated into fewer buildings, Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar, has responded.
Boris Johnson self-isolating in Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson self-isolating in Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Government asks councils to house all rough sleepers by the weekend to tackle coronavirus spread
Coronavirus
Government asks councils to house all rough sleepers by the weekend to tackle coronavirus spread
The Government has written to all local councils asking them to find homes for all rough sleepers by the weekend to protect them from the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Lenders to give three month mortgage offer extension
To help home movers impacted by Covid-19, mortgage providers will give customers who have exchanged contracts the option to extend their mortgage offer for up to three months to enable them to move at a later date.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Welcome news to support the self employed - NFB
The Chancellor has announced a range of packages to support the self-employed, which mirrors the offering made to directly employed workers
Coronavirus
By IPSE
After national campaign, IPSE welcomes “historic lifeline” for UK’s self-employed
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), has welcomed the government’s announcement today of a “historic lifeline” of financial support for the UK’s self-employed.
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Save the Children's response to Chancellor's announcement on self-employed
These measures place self-employed families on a par with employees and will be hugely reassuring to families worried about making ends meet at this difficult time.
Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until May 2021 due to coronavirus ‘fallout’
Coronavirus
Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until May 2021 due to coronavirus ‘fallout’
The Liberal Democrats have postponed their leadership election until May 2021 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Ministers must remain answerable for their actions during the Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Lord Newby
Ministers must remain answerable for their actions during the Coronavirus crisis
Throughout this crisis, it is more important than ever that Parliament maintains its role of scrutinising legislation and holding the government to account in its response.
Tobias Ellwood: “We’re moving towards a more populist, nationalistic, isolated post-virus world”
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Tobias Ellwood: “We’re moving towards a more populist, nationalistic, isolated post-virus world”
When the UK emerges from the coronavirus outbreak, Tobias Ellwood believes it will be greeted by a “worsening world”. With geopolitical threats refusing to go away, and “wily adversaries” likely to take advantage of the global crisis, the Defence Committee chair is concerned about the future. He talks to Sebastian Whale.
This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again
Coronavirus
By Lord Fowler
This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again
This is the third national crisis of my lifetime. It is a time for the nation to come together, rather than be pulled apart.
Jeremy Corbyn: Government's coronavirus response shows I was 'absolutely right' on public spending
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn: Government's coronavirus response shows I was 'absolutely right' on public spending
The Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak shows Labour's plans for a huge increase in public spending was "absolutely right", Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
Coronavirus
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
The UK did not take part in an EU scheme to buy more ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak after a mix-up meant the invitation to sign up went missing.
Rishi Sunak unveils £9bn scheme to help self-employed survive coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils £9bn scheme to help self-employed survive coronavirus outbreak
Self-employed people will get 80% of their average salary covered by the Government to help them survive the coronavirus crisis, Rishi Sunak has announced.
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Boris Johnson has announced record funding of £210million to help find a coronavirus vaccine.
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Chancellor's financial package must match up, says Bar Council
The entire self-employed Bar, across all areas of practice, is working flat out to keep the justice system running during this unprecedented and uncertain time.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation fights for toughened laws with COVID-19 being used as weapon
National Chair John Apter responds to CPS crackdown amid coronavirus threats to emergency service workers
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Many MPs and Peers will not be able to attend their respective chambers - but they should not be prevented from carrying out their duties.
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Boris Johnson has been accused of putting “Brexit over breathing” after the Government decided not to take part in an EU scheme for procurating ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
The Government has warned banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis
EventsAll
The road to proactive government
2024
Online
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
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Net Zero Week 2024