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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'
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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
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
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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
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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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
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
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
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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
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
Rishi Sunak favourite among public to replace Boris Johnson if coronavirus forces him to step back
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak favourite among public to replace Boris Johnson if coronavirus forces him to step back
Rishi Sunak is the firm favourite to stand in for Boris Johnson should he become too unwell to carry out his duties, according to new polling.
READ IN FULL: Boris Johnson's letter to the nation on coronavirus
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READ IN FULL: Boris Johnson's letter to the nation on coronavirus
The Prime Minister's letter will be sent to 30 million households, Number 10 said. Read it in full here.
Boris Johnson tells Brits coronavirus will ‘get worse before it gets better’ as he launches £5.8m letter blitz
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Boris Johnson tells Brits coronavirus will ‘get worse before it gets better’ as he launches £5.8m letter blitz
Things will “get worse before they get better” as Britain battles to contain the coronavirus crisis, Boris Johnson will say in a new letter sent to every household in the country.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack latest Cabinet minister to self-isolate over coronavirus symptoms
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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack latest Cabinet minister to self-isolate over coronavirus symptoms
Alister Jack has become the latest member of the Cabinet to go into self-isolation after showing symptoms of the coronavirus.
Blow for Rishi Sunak as UK’s credit rating slashed amid coronavirus spending spree
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Blow for Rishi Sunak as UK’s credit rating slashed amid coronavirus spending spree
Britain's credit ranking has been cut by a leading ratings agency after ministers turned on the public spending taps to try to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Donald Trump wishes Boris Johnson a ‘speedy recovery’ after PM's coronavirus diagnosis
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Donald Trump wishes Boris Johnson a ‘speedy recovery’ after PM's coronavirus diagnosis
Donald Trump has wished Boris Johnson a "speedy recovery" after the Prime Minister contracted coronavirus.
Public support for government's handling of coronavirus outbreak continues to grow
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Public support for government's handling of coronavirus outbreak continues to grow
Public support for the way the Government is handling the coronavirus outbreak has soared in the past week, according to a new poll.
Minimum wage increase should be delayed ‘to help firms through Covid-19 crisis' - think tank
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Minimum wage increase should be delayed ‘to help firms through Covid-19 crisis' - think tank
The planned increase in the minimum wage should be delayed by six months to help firms in low-paying sectors during the Covid-19 outbreak, a leading think tank has urged.
Government to 'dramatically' ramp up coronavirus testing for NHS frontline workers
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Government to 'dramatically' ramp up coronavirus testing for NHS frontline workers
Ministers are to dramatically increase the number of NHS staff being tested for the coronavirus, it has been announced.
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
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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
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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’
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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.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025