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Labour Claims Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Asymptomatic Covid Claim
Labour Claims Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Asymptomatic Covid Claim
Coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of misleading the Commons after he claimed ministers were not made aware of asymptomatic Covid transmission.
Lord Frost Says Covid Stopped Government Triggering Article 16 Before Christmas
Coronavirus
Lord Frost Says Covid Stopped Government Triggering Article 16 Before Christmas
Senior Tory MP Says It's 'When, Not If' Boris Johnson Will Face A Confidence Vote
Coronavirus
Senior Tory MP Says It's "When, Not If" Boris Johnson Will Face A Confidence Vote
Boris Johnson To Face Commons Probe Over Partygate After 'Humiliating' Government U-turn
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson To Face Commons Probe Over Partygate After "Humiliating" Government U-turn
Minister Urges Tory MPs To Vote Against Labour 'Shenanigans' Over Partygate Probe
Coronavirus
Minister Urges Tory MPs To Vote Against Labour "Shenanigans" Over Partygate Probe
Boris Johnson Denies 'Slandering' The Archbishop of Canterbury Over Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Denies "Slandering" The Archbishop of Canterbury Over Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Minister Says A Lawmaker Can Be A Lawbreaker But Insists PM Didn't Lie To Parliament Over Partygate
Coronavirus
Minister Says A Lawmaker Can Be A Lawbreaker But Insists PM Didn't Lie To Parliament Over Partygate
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The hospitality industry ought to give the government credit for the generous support it received during Covid
Coronavirus
By Lord Smith of Hindhead
The hospitality industry ought to give the government credit for the generous support it received during Covid
Tackling long Covid is vital to equip our economy for the challenges ahead
Coronavirus
By Dan Poulter MP
Tackling long Covid is vital to equip our economy for the challenges ahead
We should use our 3.5 million unused Covid vaccines to help vaccinate the world
Coronavirus
By Preet Kaur Gill MP
We should use our 3.5 million unused Covid vaccines to help vaccinate the world
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Conservative MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Sexual Assault
Conservative MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Sexual Assault
Political parties
Jacob Rees-Mogg Accused Of 'Blind Ideology' After Previously Backing Civil Service Working From Home
Jacob Rees-Mogg Accused Of "Blind Ideology" After Previously Backing Civil Service Working From Home
Political parties
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
By Toby Young
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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.
Five Charts That Show The Current State Of Covid-19 In The UK
Coronavirus
Five Charts That Show The Current State Of Covid-19 In The UK
Boris Johnson has announced that all Covid regulations could end this week — a month earlier than planned.
Brand Boris Permanently Damaged With Voters, Say Pollsters, As Johnson Fights To Stave Off Confidence Vote
Coronavirus
Brand Boris Permanently Damaged With Voters, Say Pollsters, As Johnson Fights To Stave Off Confidence Vote
The Prime Minister’s fightback against the "partygate” fiasco has further damaged his brand with voters, say pollsters, as he tries to stave off a no confidence vote.
Coronavirus news
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
BVA and RCVS statement on changes to veterinary work during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
We are incredibly grateful to all the vets, nurses and wider veterinary teams who have worked so hard to put new measures in place to protect public safety.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Supporting the construction industry is paramount
Supporting the construction industry is paramount, says the National Federation of Builders.
Jeremy Corbyn uses final PMQs as Labour leader to insist his 'voice will not be stilled’
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn uses final PMQs as Labour leader to insist his 'voice will not be stilled’
Jeremy Corbyn used his final appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions as Labour leader to insist his "voice will not be stilled”.
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and RCVS statement on changes to veterinary work during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
We are incredibly grateful to all the vets, nurses and wider veterinary teams who have worked so hard to put new measures in place to protect public safety.
The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating
Coronavirus
By Rosena Allin-Khan MP
The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating
Barely a day goes by without pictures online of frontline staff fashioning protection out of clinical waste bags. We need to ensure NHS staff are adequately protected so we don’t spread the infection between patients.
Government insists it won't ditch five-week wait for Universal Credit despite coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Government insists it won't ditch five-week wait for Universal Credit despite coronavirus outbreak
Ministers have insisted they won’t ditch the five-week wait for Universal Credit payments during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
A consistent message will keep construction safe
The Government has been working hard with industry to ensure that construction is heard and supported throughout this pandemic. Industry guidance will improve onsite working practices, however, construction also requires a consistent message so that we can best protect our industry.
Parliament to shut for at least four weeks amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Parliament to shut for at least four weeks amid coronavirus crisis
Parliament will close for at least four weeks from tonight as part of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak tells airlines they will only get bailed out as a 'last resort'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak tells airlines they will only get bailed out as a 'last resort'
Britain's coronavirus-hit airlines have been warned that they will only be bailed out by the Government "as a last resort".
Boris Johnson urged to consider unity government to tackle coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urged to consider unity government to tackle coronavirus crisis
Boris Johnson may have to form a national unity government with Labour if the coronavirus crisis worsens, according to a Conservative former minister.
Government under pressure to ban non-essential construction work during coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Government under pressure to ban non-essential construction work during coronavirus outbreak
Ministers are coming under increasing pressure to ban all non-essential construction work as part of efforts to get on top of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Veterinary practices to remain open only for emergency care and to maintain food supply chain
Veterinary practices are remaining open to focus on emergency care and urgent treatment for animals while reducing face-to-face contact between staff and clients as extensively as possible, following Boris Johnson’s announcement of new restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Emergency hospital to be created at London's ExCel Centre to treat thousands of coronavirus sufferers
Coronavirus
Emergency hospital to be created at London's ExCel Centre to treat thousands of coronavirus sufferers
An emergency hospital with the capacity to treat 4,000 coronavirus sufferers is to be created by the Army in a London exhibition centre, it has been announced.
Boris Johnson clashes with three First Ministers and Sadiq Khan on keeping building sites open over coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson clashes with three First Ministers and Sadiq Khan on keeping building sites open over coronavirus
Boris Johnson has clashed with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as London mayor Sadiq Khan, by insisting building sites should stay open despite the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Non-essential construction must end to keep workers and public safe
Government must give clearer guidance on building sites says British Safety Council
Government tells self-employed ‘help is coming’ amid pressure to unveil coronavirus aid package
Coronavirus
Government tells self-employed ‘help is coming’ amid pressure to unveil coronavirus aid package
The Government has sought to reassure the self-employed that “help is coming” amid growing pressure to come up with a package to help them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Businesses told they won't have to report their gender pay gap amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Businesses told they won't have to report their gender pay gap amid coronavirus outbreak
The Government has told firms they will not have to report on their gender pay gap due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Safe working environments in construction are paramount
In a televised address, the Prime Minister announced a series of strict measures aimed at limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. He announced that people must now stay home or risk facing fines.
93% of Brits back Boris Johnson’s lockdown measures to tackle coronavirus, new poll shows
Coronavirus
93% of Brits back Boris Johnson’s lockdown measures to tackle coronavirus, new poll shows
The vast majority of British people support the Government’s new stricter lockdown measures to tackle coronavirus, according to a snap poll.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Police Federation National Chair responds to Prime Minister's announcement
The practicalities of policing this lockdown will be challenging, but policing will do all it can to keep the public safe, but we need the public to support us, says National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales John Apter.
AT-A-GLANCE: The draconian new curbs announced by Boris Johnson as Britain battles the coronavirus
Coronavirus
AT-A-GLANCE: The draconian new curbs announced by Boris Johnson as Britain battles the coronavirus
Boris Johnson has moved to impose the most drastic lockdown of the country since the Second World War. Here's everything the Government has announced.
Jeremy Corbyn says coronavirus lockdown 'the right response' as Boris Johnson's plan wins business and union backing
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn says coronavirus lockdown 'the right response' as Boris Johnson's plan wins business and union backing
Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown of Britain has won the cautious backing of Labour, businesses and trade unions.
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'breaking his promise' to renters facing eviction over coronavirus
Coronavirus
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'breaking his promise' to renters facing eviction over coronavirus
Labour has accused Boris Johnson of "breaking his promise" to UK renters at risk of eviction as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Securing access to a coronavirus vaccine is a matter of national security
Coronavirus
By Chris Green MP
Securing access to a coronavirus vaccine is a matter of national security
If an effective and affordable vaccine is invented in time to halt the spread of COVID-19, we need to make sure it becomes rapidly available in the UK, writes Chris Green MP.
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Women into Leadership Edinburgh
2022
EICC, Edinburgh
Women into Leadership Edinburgh