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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
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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
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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
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Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently "Dysfunctional" During Pandemic
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Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
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By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are we ready for the next Covid?
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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
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By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
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How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
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MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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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
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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
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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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Minister Refuses To Support Sarah Everard Vigil As Police Threaten Organisers With £30,000 Fine
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Minister Refuses To Support Sarah Everard Vigil As Police Threaten Organisers With £30,000 Fine
A government minister this morning refused to support a planned vigil for Sarah Everard at the weekend after police have threatened organisers with legal action.
Denmark Suspends Use Of AstraZeneca Jab In 'Precautionary' Step Following Blood Clot Reports
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Denmark Suspends Use Of AstraZeneca Jab In "Precautionary" Step Following Blood Clot Reports
Denmark has temporarily paused its rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine after someone who received it later died of a blood clot.
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By Policy@Manchester
LGBTIQ+ experiences of COVID-19 in the UK and the need for more inclusive crisis policies
Exclusive: Outsourcing Firm Sitel Told Contact Tracers To Use Their Personal Email Accounts To Share People's Case Details
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Exclusive: Outsourcing Firm Sitel Told Contact Tracers To Use Their Personal Email Accounts To Share People's Case Details
Contact tracers working on Sitel’s test and trace operation were told to use their personal email addresses to share information about cases with their managers.
Boris Johnson Rebukes EU Claims That UK Imposed 'Outright Ban' On Covid Vaccine Exports
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Boris Johnson Rebukes EU Claims That UK Imposed "Outright Ban" On Covid Vaccine Exports
The Prime Minister has waded into the growing diplomatic row following claims from senior EU officials that the UK had blocked vaccine exports.
Crisis breeds corruption: could shifty Covid-19 contracts lead to legislative reform?
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By Neil Swift
Crisis breeds corruption: could shifty Covid-19 contracts lead to legislative reform?
The past year saw a burgeoning number of government contracts awarded with haste and shielded from scrutiny by the dual cloaks of necessity and urgency.
No Evidence “Unimaginable” £37bn Cost Of NHS Test & Trace Has Had Effect On Tackling Pandemic, Say MPs
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No Evidence “Unimaginable” £37bn Cost Of NHS Test & Trace Has Had Effect On Tackling Pandemic, Say MPs
An influential Parliamentary committee has said there is no evidence the “unimaginable” cost of NHS Test & Trace has made any progress in dealing with the pandemic.
NHS Boss Confirms Nurses Were Meant To Get More Than Double Government’s 1% Pay Rise Offer
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NHS Boss Confirms Nurses Were Meant To Get More Than Double Government’s 1% Pay Rise Offer
The head of the NHS has confirmed nurses were supposed to get a higher pay rise than the one the government is now offering.
A Third Wave Of Covid Cases And Deaths Is Inevitable, Says Chris Whitty
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A Third Wave Of Covid Cases And Deaths Is Inevitable, Says Chris Whitty
Chris Whitty has warned MPs that the unvaccinated will be most at risk in the next wave of coronavirus cases, which could come as early as this summer.
Parents on low incomes need support now more than ever Partner content
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By Save the Children
Parents on low incomes need support now more than ever
The £20 per week uplift in Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit provides a vital lifeline for low-income families. The Government should do the right thing and extend the scheme for a year
Home Office Housed Asylum Seekers In “Filthy, Impoverished And Unsafe” Barracks During Pandemic
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Home Office Housed Asylum Seekers In “Filthy, Impoverished And Unsafe” Barracks During Pandemic
A highly critical report into the use of “filthy” army barracks to house asylum seekers during the Covid-19 pandemic is “damning criticism of the leadership and culture of the Home Office”, according to Yvette Cooper.
Teachers Warn 'Week On-Week Off' Schools Plan Must Be Implemented If Covid Cases Rise
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Teachers Warn "Week On-Week Off" Schools Plan Must Be Implemented If Covid Cases Rise
The country’s largest teaching union is calling for schools to be given the power to implement face-to-face and online learning on alternate weeks if coronavirus cases start to rise.
Covid Cases Fall To Lowest Level In 5 Months But Boris Johnson Warns School Reopening Will Cause Numbers To Rise
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Covid Cases Fall To Lowest Level In 5 Months But Boris Johnson Warns School Reopening Will Cause Numbers To Rise
Boris Johnson said thanks to the "huge national effort to keep kids at home” Covid-19 cases have fallen to their lowest level since late September - but warned schools reopening will see them go up again.
Headteachers Asked To Relax Rules For Children Ahead Of School Uniform Bill Returning To Parliament
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Headteachers Asked To Relax Rules For Children Ahead Of School Uniform Bill Returning To Parliament
A leading children’s charity is calling on headteachers to relax uniform rules during the return to the classroom to help youngsters' well-being and struggling families meet costs, as the delayed School Uniform Bill returns to the Commons this Friday.
This International Women's Day, it’s time to support those who have lost loved ones
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By Lord Loomba
This International Women's Day, it’s time to support those who have lost loved ones
As I look back, 2020 was an unprecedented, unpredictable and unforgettable year. The Covid-19 pandemic has killed more than two million people and destroyed economies all over the world. It has spared no country.
Children Can Go Back To School With A Negative Lab Test For Covid After A Positive Result At Home, Number 10 Confirms
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Children Can Go Back To School With A Negative Lab Test For Covid After A Positive Result At Home, Number 10 Confirms
Downing Street has confirmed pupils can return to the classroom after a negative result from a lab test for Covid following a positive rapid one, amid confusion over the new schools testing regime.
Boris Johnson Now Won't Be Taking Paternity Leave Because Of His 'Huge Workload'
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Boris Johnson Now Won't Be Taking Paternity Leave Because Of His "Huge Workload"
The Prime Minister will not be taking paternity leave to spend time with his partner and baby son Wilfred claiming his workload does not allow it, his press secretary confirmed.
Positive Vaccine Sentiment In UK Has Risen To 94% But More Than 40% Of Black Brits Report Hesitancy
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Positive Vaccine Sentiment In UK Has Risen To 94% But More Than 40% Of Black Brits Report Hesitancy
The UK has become significantly more positive about Covid-19 vaccines in recent weeks – but more than four in 10 Black people are still hesitant about it, the highest of all ethnic groups.
Students With False Positive Lateral Flow Tests Must Still Stay Home From School, Minister Confirms
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Students With False Positive Lateral Flow Tests Must Still Stay Home From School, Minister Confirms
Children’s minister Vicky Ford has said schools “should not take the risk” of bringing back children who’ve tested positive for Covid-19 via lateral flow tests even if a more-accurate PCR test comes back negative for the virus.
Ofsted Head Warns Against Lengthening School Day And Shortening Summer Holidays So Pupils Can Catch Up From Covid
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Ofsted Head Warns Against Lengthening School Day And Shortening Summer Holidays So Pupils Can Catch Up From Covid
The chief inspector of schools has warned Gavin Williamson against plans to lengthen the school day, shorten the summer holidays and introduce five-term years to help pupils catch up on learning after the pandemic.
Is the government doing enough to support women during the pandemic?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Is the government doing enough to support women during the pandemic?
Not only have women taken on the brunt of caring responsibilities in the pandemic, they are also more likely to work in shutdown sectors. With little targeted support, Georgina Bailey reports on whether the government is doing enough for gender equality under Liz Truss’ new approach
Nursing staff are not ‘angels’: we are multi-skilled professionals deserving of fair pay
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By Dame Donna Kinnair
Nursing staff are not ‘angels’: we are multi-skilled professionals deserving of fair pay
This International Women's Day, it is time to dismantle gendered notions of nursing and care and properly value staff
Chris Whitty Told To Urgently Explain Science Behind Masks In Schools Before Children Return On Monday
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Chris Whitty Told To Urgently Explain Science Behind Masks In Schools Before Children Return On Monday
The government is being urged to set out to parents and teachers the science behind new guidance recommending secondary school pupils to wear masks in class when they return to school on Monday.
How The 1% NHS Pay Rise Leaves Experienced Nurses With Just £3.50 Extra Per Week
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How The 1% NHS Pay Rise Leaves Experienced Nurses With Just £3.50 Extra Per Week
A major row has broken out between the government and healthcare unions as they attacked the "pitiful" proposals to increase NHS staff pay by just 1%.
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