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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
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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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Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
Political parties
How MPs are styling themselves into a general election
How MPs are styling themselves into a general election
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Political parties
Labour Takes Direct Control Of Selection To Replace Jeremy Corbyn In Islington North
Labour Takes Direct Control Of Selection To Replace Jeremy Corbyn In Islington North
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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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Chancellor Piles Pressure On PM To Relax Travel Rules In A Bid To Boost Summer Economy
Coronavirus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 
Lorry Drivers Union Criticises 'Ridiculous' Isolation Exemption Process For Critical Workers
Coronavirus
Lorry Drivers Union Criticises "Ridiculous" Isolation Exemption Process For Critical Workers
The lorry drivers union has described the government as putting the industry into a “ridiculous situation” by making firms apply to be exempt from self-isolation when the sector is already facing huge job shortages.
UK Covid Infections Jumped To More Than 800,000 Last Week
Coronavirus
UK Covid Infections Jumped To More Than 800,000 Last Week
New figures have shown coronavirus infections and hospitalisations from the illness continued to rise across the UK last week.
Over 10,000 Essential Workers Given Exemption From Self-Isolation In Bid To Avoid Food Shortages
Coronavirus
Over 10,000 Essential Workers Given Exemption From Self-Isolation In Bid To Avoid Food Shortages
Environment secretary George Eustice said that around 10,000 workers across 500 distribution centres and food supply chain depots will be able to skip 10-day isolation requirements amid fears of food shortages.
Speaker “Far From Happy” With Government Over Commons Snub On NHS Pay Announcement
Coronavirus
Speaker “Far From Happy” With Government Over Commons Snub On NHS Pay Announcement
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has criticised the government after health minister Helen Whately failed to announce details of the NHS pay deal in her statement on Wednesday.
Minister Admits He Is 'Very Concerned' About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation 'Pingdemic'
Coronavirus
Minister Admits He Is "Very Concerned" About Food Shortages Caused By Self-Isolation "Pingdemic"
The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said he is "concerned" about reported food supply issues but urged shoppers not to "panic".
NHS Staff Offered 3% Pay Rise By Government After Shambolic Announcement Left Unions 'Furious'
Coronavirus
NHS Staff Offered 3% Pay Rise By Government After Shambolic Announcement Left Unions "Furious"
NHS workers have been offered a 3% pay rise by government following a shambolic afternoon where care minister Helen Whately failed to give details of the proposed pay award, sparking outcry from unions.
Labour Won’t Back Nightclub Covid Passports If Testing Element Is Removed
Coronavirus
Labour Won’t Back Nightclub Covid Passports If Testing Element Is Removed
A senior Labour source has indicated the party will not support making Covid certification in nightclubs mandatory.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Being A 'Super-Spreader' Of Confusion Over Vaccine Certificate Plans
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Being A "Super-Spreader" Of Confusion Over Vaccine Certificate Plans
Keir Starmer has criticised the government's plans to introduce vaccine certificates for nightclubs and large events from September.
Tory Rebels Told To Back Down On New Threat To Vote Against Covid Vaccine Passports
Coronavirus
Tory Rebels Told To Back Down On New Threat To Vote Against Covid Vaccine Passports
A senior minister has urged Tory MPs to back Covid passports for crowded venues when the measure goes to a vote, explaining they are being proposed with the "heaviest of hearts".
Food And Haulage Firms Slate Government's 'On The Hoof' Plan To Decide Who Can Skip Isolation
Coronavirus
Food And Haulage Firms Slate Government's "On The Hoof" Plan To Decide Who Can Skip Isolation
Pressure is mounting on the government to publish a list of which sectors have critical workers after they announced that more people in strategic jobs can request to avoid isolation if they test negative for Covid-19.
Government Accused of Covid-App 'Shambles' As No.10 Contradicts Ministers On Self-Isolation
Coronavirus
Government Accused of Covid-App "Shambles" As No.10 Contradicts Ministers On Self-Isolation
Downing Street has issued a new warning over the need for people to self-isolate if they are "pinged" by the Covid-19 app after a minister said it was "up to individuals and employers" whether they chose to follow advice.
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Government Scientists Issue Warning Over Nightclubs Less Than 24 Hours After They Were Allowed To Reopen
Coronavirus
Government Scientists Issue Warning Over Nightclubs Less Than 24 Hours After They Were Allowed To Reopen
Just hours after nightclubs opened for the first time in 16 months, government scientific and medical officers have issued a stark warning about attending "closed, crowded" spaces and suggested evidence from abroad shows they can be "super-spreader" venues.
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