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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
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 Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
Brexit
If we don't change, we will lose
If we don't change, we will lose
By Graeme Downie MP
Political parties
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Communities
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
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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
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.
Boris Johnson announces full UK lockdown in bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announces full UK lockdown in bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus
The UK is to go into full lockdown in a desperate attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Boris Johnson has declared.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
National Chair ‘cannot imagine’ how police can enforce social distancing
The National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales has raised concerns with Home Secretary Priti Patel and the National Police Chiefs' Council about the ‘significant confusion’ over the prospect of police officers enforcing coronavirus restrictions.
Dominic Raab urges all British travellers to return to the UK as soon as possible
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab urges all British travellers to return to the UK as soon as possible
The Foreign Secretary has urged all British travellers abroad to return to the UK as soon as possible while flights are still available.
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
It’s not safe for the Olympics to go ahead as planned says London 2012 health and safety boss
Lawrence Waterman OBE – “We ran the safest ever games for London 2012 – the Tokyo Games cannot be delivered safely for athletes, visitors or workers in Japan.”
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Construction needs specific COVID-19 working practice guidelines
As well as offering member guidance on government intervention and stopping the transmission and spread of COVID-19, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has been frequently speaking to its members about safe practices they have implemented in their businesses and on site.
Coronavirus: Speaker announces alcohol ban on Parliamentary estate as part of new social distancing measures
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Speaker announces alcohol ban on Parliamentary estate as part of new social distancing measures
Alcohol is to be banned from sale in Parliament and new voting procedures brought in as part of measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Temporary suspension of HGV testing will help keep waste sector’s wheels turning during pandemic
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), has welcomed new guidance issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that it will suspend MOT testing for all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), trailers and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) for up to three months.
Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson gets ill, No 10 confirms
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Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson gets ill, No 10 confirms
Dominic Raab will take charge as acting Prime Minister should Boris Johnson fall ill during the coronavirus outbreak, Downing Street has confirmed.
Government backs down and gives MPs vote every 6 months on emergency coronavirus powers
Coronavirus
Government backs down and gives MPs vote every 6 months on emergency coronavirus powers
The Government has given in to calls from its own MPs to allow Parliament to have a vote on keeping sweeping powers to deal with coronavirus in place every six months.
Labour demands Boris Johnson shift to ‘enforced social distancing’ amid ‘widespread’ defiance of coronavirus guidance
Coronavirus
Labour demands Boris Johnson shift to ‘enforced social distancing’ amid ‘widespread’ defiance of coronavirus guidance
Labour has called on Boris Johnson to enforce a clampdown on people’s movements in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Chancellor unveils wage rescue package
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced a wage subsidy package intended to protect millions of jobs.
Government moves closer to rail nationalisation to keep trains running during coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Government moves closer to rail nationalisation to keep trains running during coronavirus outbreak
Ministers have effectively taken the nation's rail network into public control to ensure trains continue to run during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Emergency measures to support the rail industry through coronavirus - Transport Focus and London TravelWatch response
It is right that Government and train companies have has recognised the exceptional circumstances posed by coronavirus and allowed refunds on Advance tickets and unused time on Season tickets.
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Covid-19 update to 'key worker' status in the justice system - Bar Council reaction
The Government has rightly acknowledged that the Bar and other legal practitioners are fundamental to the running of the justice system.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Banking and Finance industry pledges support for customers
The banking and finance industry remains committed to supporting all customers who are impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and has announced a series of measures to help them during this time. To further help customers the industry is taking out adverts (here and here) in national newspapers this weekend to highlight the support available and the multiple routes through which customers can find out information from their finance provider.
Coronavirus could plunge British economy into recession worse than 2008 crisis, analysts warn
Coronavirus
Coronavirus could plunge British economy into recession worse than 2008 crisis, analysts warn
Britain could be heading for a recession that would dwarf the 2008 financial crisis, according to a stark new economic forecast.
Government tells Brits not to visit holiday homes amid fight to contain coronavirus spread
Coronavirus
Government tells Brits not to visit holiday homes amid fight to contain coronavirus spread
Ministers have urged the public not to visit holiday homes as the country battles to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson threatens lockdown 'in the next 24 hours' unless public stop ignoring coronavirus advice
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson threatens lockdown 'in the next 24 hours' unless public stop ignoring coronavirus advice
Boris Johnson has said he is prepared to order a UK-wide lockdown unless people start following strict measure designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Self-employed workers in our creative industries are facing a financial catastrophe and Rishi Sunak must act now
Coronavirus
By Tracy Brabin
Self-employed workers in our creative industries are facing a financial catastrophe and Rishi Sunak must act now
Nothing short of a temporary basic income is going to give this substantial part of the creative workforce what it needs to get through this crisis, says the Shadow Culture Secretary
Jeremy Corbyn insists he will still go to Parliament despite being in at-risk group for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn insists he will still go to Parliament despite being in at-risk group for coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn said it was “very important” he keep attending Parliament despite being in an at-risk group advised to practice social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson says NHS could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as he issues Mother’s Day warning
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says NHS could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as he issues Mother’s Day warning
Boris Johnson has warned the NHS could be “overwhelmed” by the escalating coronavirus outbreak as he urged Brits to stay away from their loved ones on Mother’s Day.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak under pressure to support ‘forgotten’ self-employed workers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak under pressure to support ‘forgotten’ self-employed workers
The Chancellor is under pressure to give more support to self-employed workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus is ‘the biggest challenge to policing since the Second World War’, think tank warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus is ‘the biggest challenge to policing since the Second World War’, think tank warns
Britain's police forces are facing their biggest challenge since the Second World War because of the coronavirus epidemic, according to a top think tank.
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Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025