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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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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
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One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
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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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By Police Federation of England and Wales
PFEW calls for greater clarity from PM over new lockdown easing measures
Survey reveals only 1 in 10 rank and file police officers felt previous COVID-19 laws and regulations were clear
All Schools In England Will Reopen On 8 March As Boris Johnson Unveils 'Roadmap' Out Of Lockdown
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All Schools In England Will Reopen On 8 March As Boris Johnson Unveils "Roadmap" Out Of Lockdown
Schools in England are set to return on 8 March as one of the first steps in Boris Johnson's "cautious" exit from lockdown.
Leading Sage Scientist Urges Boris Johnson Not To “Rush” Lockdown Easing
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Leading Sage Scientist Urges Boris Johnson Not To “Rush” Lockdown Easing
A leading scientific adviser has called for a “very gradual” lifting of lockdown measures to avoid another surge in infections.
Exclusive: NHS Chief Simon Stevens Announces Launch Of 40 New Mental Health Hubs For Staff After 'Toughest Year' In Health Service History
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Exclusive: NHS Chief Simon Stevens Announces Launch Of 40 New Mental Health Hubs For Staff After "Toughest Year" In Health Service History
Forty new mental health hubs will offer free and confidential support to health care staff who have been impacted by their work during the pandemic, the NHS chief Simon Stevens has said.
Surviving the Storm: The Simon Stevens Interview
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By Georgina Bailey
Surviving the Storm: The Simon Stevens Interview
Leading the nation’s health service through the worst pandemic in modern history may not have been part of his long-term plan, but Simon Stevens remains upbeat. The chief executive of NHS England talks to Georgina Bailey about his hopes for a more joined-up future for healthcare.
By the end of April there will be no justification for Covid legislative restrictions
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By Steve Brine MP
By the end of April there will be no justification for Covid legislative restrictions
When the top nine priority groups have been offered a vaccine, we must be allowed to return to normal life.
Who Are The Tory Rebels Pressuring Boris Johnson To End Lockdown – And How Much Influence Do They Have?
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Who Are The Tory Rebels Pressuring Boris Johnson To End Lockdown – And How Much Influence Do They Have?
Boris Johnson has ditched his usual ebullience as he prepares to announce his plan for the UK’s way out of lockdown on Monday.
The road to recovery must not charge a social toll
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By David Linden MP
The road to recovery must not charge a social toll
Social justice and fairness need to flow through the UK government's decision-making processes if we are to build better for all.
Vacs To The Future: The Nadhim Zahawi Interview
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By Kate Proctor
Vacs To The Future: The Nadhim Zahawi Interview
With 15 million vulnerable people vaccinated against Covid-19 in just under ten weeks, and enough jabs on order to cover every person in the country, the vaccine programme could be a rare unmitigated success for the government. Now vital questions about how vaccines fit into unlocking the economy are being raised and tricky decisions are on the horizon. Kate Proctor speaks to vaccines minister, Nadhim Zahawi.
Government Failure To Publish Details Of Coronavirus Contracts Is Ruled 'Unlawful' By High Court
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Government Failure To Publish Details Of Coronavirus Contracts Is Ruled "Unlawful" By High Court
The Department of Health acted "unlawfully" by failing to publish details of Covid contracts worth billions of pounds, a judge has ruled.
A Man Whose Bar Was Shut By Covid After 20 Years Accuses Rishi Sunak Of “Misreading The Room” With Gordon Ramsay Video
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A Man Whose Bar Was Shut By Covid After 20 Years Accuses Rishi Sunak Of “Misreading The Room” With Gordon Ramsay Video
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been accused of “completely misreading the room” after releasing a video of himself discussing the challenges facing hospitality with multimillionaire celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Coronavirus Infection Rates Have Dropped Again Across The UK But, Still Remain High
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Coronavirus Infection Rates Have Dropped Again Across The UK But, Still Remain High
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show Coronavirus infections rates in the community have decreased across all parts of the UK.
UK Redundancies Are Rising Faster In The Covid-19 Pandemic Than In The 2008 Financial Crisis
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UK Redundancies Are Rising Faster In The Covid-19 Pandemic Than In The 2008 Financial Crisis
New figures have found that redundancy rates are rising at a faster rate as a result of the coronavirus pandemic than they did during the 2008-2009 financial crash.
The People’s Covid Inquiry will scrutinise the government’s handling of the pandemic while we still have time to effect change
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By Michael Mansfield QC
The People’s Covid Inquiry will scrutinise the government’s handling of the pandemic while we still have time to effect change
It is imperative to examine what impact public service cuts and privatisation had and how they impoverished both the NHS and communities bearing the brunt of the pandemic now.
More Than Half Of People Say Lockdown Should Not End Until Most Of The UK Is Vaccinated, New Poll Finds
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More Than Half Of People Say Lockdown Should Not End Until Most Of The UK Is Vaccinated, New Poll Finds
An exclusive poll for PoliticsHome has found that 54% of people back lockdown rules continuing until most of the country has been vaccinated.
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By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to face-to-face care home visits resuming
Responding, James White, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns at Alzheimer’s Society, said:
Keir Starmer Says 'Strong Partnership With Business' Is Key To Pandemic Recovery
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Keir Starmer Says "Strong Partnership With Business" Is Key To Pandemic Recovery
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said business was not something "just to be tolerated or taxed" in a major new speech setting out his approach to the economy.
Coronavirus Cases Have Fallen Sharply In Lockdown – But They're Still High
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Coronavirus Cases Have Fallen Sharply In Lockdown – But They're Still High
A new study has shown a steep drop in the number of Covid-19 cases in England, as Boris Johnson prepares to detail the country's route out of the strict lockdown measures in place since January.
Parents Could Be Asked To Test Children For Coronavirus Twice A Week Under New Plans
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Parents Could Be Asked To Test Children For Coronavirus Twice A Week Under New Plans
Health minister Helen Whately has said that plans for regular testing of children for Covid-19 to support the reopening of schools are a “work in progress”.
How one veteran was left 'traumatised' by well-meaning housing intervention Partner content
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By Veterans Aid
How one veteran was left 'traumatised' by well-meaning housing intervention
The Housing First policy sounds good on paper. But some of the most vulnerable – like former Royal Engineer Stanley – have been let down
Two Million People Have Not Been At Work For At Least Six Months Of The Pandemic, Research Shows
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Two Million People Have Not Been At Work For At Least Six Months Of The Pandemic, Research Shows
A new study by The Resolution Foundation into the job market during the pandemic has found almost two million people have not been able to work for six months.
Racism Is A “Key Factor” In Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On BAME Groups, Public Health Director Says
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Racism Is A “Key Factor” In Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On BAME Groups, Public Health Director Says
A senior Public Health England figure has said racism has played a significant part in BAME in the UK being disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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By Bar Council
New Nightingale Courts 'a step in the right direction' say barristers
Responding to the government’s announcement of more temporary courtrooms and a first ‘super courtroom’, Chair of the Bar Council, Derek Sweeting QC said:
Boris Johnson Dampens Hope Of Easter Pub Return Ahead Of Lockdown Exit Roadmap
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Boris Johnson Dampens Hope Of Easter Pub Return Ahead Of Lockdown Exit Roadmap
Boris Johnson has issued a reminder that hospitality was "one of the last things” to return after the first lockdown, as the UK eagerly awaits the re-opening of pubs.
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