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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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Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Communities
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Political parties
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
By Tobias Ellwood
Defence
Tories Criticise 'Outrageous' Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Tories Criticise "Outrageous" Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Culture
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Political parties
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
By Robert Hutton
Parliament
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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.
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Gavin Williamson Accused Of Downplaying His Pledge For A Level Students To Repeat A Year Amid Covid Disruption
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Accused Of Downplaying His Pledge For A Level Students To Repeat A Year Amid Covid Disruption
Students receiving their A-level results next week can request to repeat the school year if they feel they were adversely affected by Covid-19, an opportunity critics say has barely been advertised by the Department for Education.
Government Urged To Relax Immigration Rules With Supply Chain Chaos Set To Worsen
Coronavirus
Government Urged To Relax Immigration Rules With Supply Chain Chaos Set To Worsen
Ministers are being urged to temporarily relax immigration rules for overseas lorry drivers and other supply chain workers amid industry warnings that the disruption causing empty supermarket shelves across the country is set to get worse this month and beyond. 
Pakistan’s place on the red list is political, not scientific, and reeks of discrimination
Coronavirus
By Yasmin Qureshi MP
Pakistan’s place on the red list is political, not scientific, and reeks of discrimination
This has been a political decision taken by the UK government to soften up the Indian government ahead of trade negotiations and signals a turn away from Pakistan – a country with such a rich shared history and culture.
Ministers Should Consider Capping Price Of PCR Tests For Holiday-Makers, Tory Claims
Coronavirus
Ministers Should Consider Capping Price Of PCR Tests For Holiday-Makers, Tory Claims
The government could be heading towards another row with backbenchers over foreign holidays as it was suggested today the cost of PCR tests for travelers should be capped.
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
The transport secretary Grant Shapps said changes to the government’s travel system means people can go on holiday this month "without looking over their shoulders the whole time”.
A Second Teaching Union Has Called On The Government To Pay For Ventilation In Schools
Coronavirus
A Second Teaching Union Has Called On The Government To Pay For Ventilation In Schools
Pressure is mounting on the government to provide a cash fund for schools that need to buy CO2 monitors and ventilation units for classrooms to avoid another spike in coronavirus cases in the autumn term.
1.4 Million Teens Called Up To Get Jab As JCVI Recommends Vaccination For 16 To 17-Year-Olds
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
1.4 Million Teens Called Up To Get Jab As JCVI Recommends Vaccination For 16 To 17-Year-Olds
The health secretary has asked the NHS to prepare to vaccinate all 16 and 17-year-olds after the government’s advisory group said that the benefits of the jab “robustly” outweigh any risks to teenagers.
Minister Confirms Decision “Imminent” On Whether To Vaccinate All Teenagers 16 And Over
Coronavirus
Minister Confirms Decision “Imminent” On Whether To Vaccinate All Teenagers 16 And Over
The decision on whether to start offering coronavirus jabs to every child aged 16 and over is expected “imminently”, according to universities minister Michelle Donelan.
Teachers' Union Calls For Government To Follow US and Fund Ventilation Units For Classrooms
Coronavirus
Teachers' Union Calls For Government To Follow US and Fund Ventilation Units For Classrooms
Classrooms should be fitted with ventilation units in time for the return to school in September, a leading education union has said today.
Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday
Coronavirus
Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday
The majority of Covid restrictions in Scotland will be dropped next week as it moves “beyond level zero”, the First Minister has confirmed.
Minister Admits Only Quarter Of Civil Servants Are Back In The Office Despite Chancellor Telling Young Employees To Stop Home Working
Coronavirus
Minister Admits Only Quarter Of Civil Servants Are Back In The Office Despite Chancellor Telling Young Employees To Stop Home Working
Education minister Gillian Keegan has admitted only a quarter of civil servants in her department are back in the office despite Rishi Sunak urging young employees to move away from home working.
Boris Johnson Says Traffic Light Travel Rules Will Be 'Simple And User Friendly' As Possible
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Traffic Light Travel Rules Will Be "Simple And User Friendly" As Possible
Boris Johnson has defended the government's travel scheme as he said restrictions were necessary to avoid "importing" new Covid variants.
Vaccine misinformation is a virus unto itself and it's costing lives
Coronavirus
By Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden
Vaccine misinformation is a virus unto itself and it's costing lives
With vaccine disinformation creating confusion and distrust, healthcare workers that have put their head above the parapet are a target for abuse.
Chancellor Piles Pressure On PM To Relax Travel Rules In A Bid To Boost Summer Economy
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Chancellor Piles Pressure On PM To Relax Travel Rules In A Bid To Boost Summer Economy
Boris Johnson is under pressure from Rishi Sunak to relax foreign travel rules amid fears that current restrictions could be damaging the economy.
Covid-19 Cases Are Still Rising Across All UK Nations Except Scotland, ONS Data Suggests
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Covid-19 Cases Are Still Rising Across All UK Nations Except Scotland, ONS Data Suggests
Scotland was the only UK nation to see a fall in coronavirus rates last week as the Delta variant continues to drive up infections.
Grant Shapps Says It's “A Good Idea” To Be Fully Vaccinated Before Office Return
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Grant Shapps Says It's “A Good Idea” To Be Fully Vaccinated Before Office Return
Grant Shapps said he supported companies requiring staff to be fully vaccinated before they return to the office — but insisted this would be down to individual employers.
Almost 690,000 'Pinged' To Self-Isolate In A Single Week By NHS App
Coronavirus
Almost 690,000 'Pinged' To Self-Isolate In A Single Week By NHS App
A record number of people were told to self-isolate in England and Wales last week after getting pinged by the NHS app.
Dominic Raab Defends “Smart And Sensible” Quarantine-Free Travel Plans For US And EU Travellers
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Dominic Raab Defends “Smart And Sensible” Quarantine-Free Travel Plans For US And EU Travellers
Dominic Raab has insisted plans to drop quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated US and EU travellers are “sensible”, despite claims by Labour that the decision is “reckless”.
Doctors Warn Rise In ‘Staycations’ Could Put Pressure On Stretched NHS In Holiday Hotspots
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Doctors Warn Rise In ‘Staycations’ Could Put Pressure On Stretched NHS In Holiday Hotspots
NHS staff have warned they are bracing for a summer "like no other" with the increase in Brits holidaying in the UK likely to put excess pressure on frontline services already stretched by the pandemic.
Police Minister Claims Force Should Feel 'Valued' After Officers Say They're 'Sick Of Gimmicks'
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Police Minister Claims Force Should Feel "Valued" After Officers Say They're "Sick Of Gimmicks"
Kit Malthouse has said the government is “trying to put everything we can” behind police in England and Wales despite the Police Federation slating new crime proposals as “gimmicks”.
Government Has Scaled Up “Cough In A Box” Plans To Detect Covid-19 With Algorithms
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Government Has Scaled Up “Cough In A Box” Plans To Detect Covid-19 With Algorithms
The government has expanded its ongoing trial of so-called “cough in a box” technology, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect Covid-19 by analysing the sound of people coughing.
Children’s Minister Won't Rule Out Students Needing Full Vaccination To Attend Lectures
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Children’s Minister Won't Rule Out Students Needing Full Vaccination To Attend Lectures
Education minister Vicky Ford did not rule out suggestions that the government plans to require university students to be double-vaccinated to attend lectures this autumn.
Sajid Javid Apologises After Backlash From Bereaved Covid Families Over 'Cower' Comments
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Apologises After Backlash From Bereaved Covid Families Over "Cower" Comments
The Health Secretary has apologised and deleted a tweet following heavy criticism after he urged people not to "cower" from coronavirus.
Ministers Are Holding Their Nerve That Their Summer Covid Gamble Will Defeat The Third Wave
Coronavirus
Ministers Are Holding Their Nerve That Their Summer Covid Gamble Will Defeat The Third Wave
MPs have set off for summer not knowing what they will return to in September, the government having taken a foot off the brakes by removing all Covid legal restrictions this week as infections continue to rise. 
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Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
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