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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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Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
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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
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
We’re working hard to maintain your recycling and waste services
The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing our daily lives and causing significant disruption. This looks set to continue for some time, but this disruption is absolutely necessary if, together, we are to limit the spread and impact of this disease.
As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped
Coronavirus
By Jamie Stone MP
As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped
For those who already find themselves out of work or on reduced pay due to coronavirus, the thought of higher bills landing on the doorstep will add unbearable strain.
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.
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024