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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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Coronavirus Cases Are Shrinking As The R Rate Drops Below 1 For The First Time Since July
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Coronavirus Cases Are Shrinking As The R Rate Drops Below 1 For The First Time Since July
New data shows that the infection rate has fallen across the UK, four weeks after the nationwide lockdown began.
The government’s failure to deliver vital PPE to health and care workers left staff afraid for their safety
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By Olivia Blake MP
The government’s failure to deliver vital PPE to health and care workers left staff afraid for their safety
To avoid repeating last year's mistakes DHSC must listen to doctors, nurses and carers, ensuring they have confidence in the systems and processes designed to guarantee their safety.
How The Government's New Coronavirus Hotel Quarantine Rules Will Work After Plans Had A Rocky Start
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By John Johnston
How The Government's New Coronavirus Hotel Quarantine Rules Will Work After Plans Had A Rocky Start
The Government has announced new details about its hotel quarantine policy. But how will the scheme work in practice, what does it cost and how do you apply?
A Home Office Minister Defended Allowing Quarantining Travellers Out Of Their Hotel Rooms
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A Home Office Minister Defended Allowing Quarantining Travellers Out Of Their Hotel Rooms
Victoria Atkins said it was “reasonable” to allow arriving travellers to leave their hotel rooms while quarantining despite an Australian scientist describing it as “very risky”.
Self-help guru Paul McKenna joins forces with Veterans Aid Partner content
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By Veterans Aid
Self-help guru Paul McKenna joins forces with Veterans Aid
Celebrity hypnotherapist, wellbeing guru and author Paul McKenna has recorded a series of exclusive personal support messages for the charity Veterans Aid to help them cope with the impact of the pandemic.
Sunak Urged To Extend Furlough After Covid-19 Causes Biggest Annual GDP Fall Of All Time
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Sunak Urged To Extend Furlough After Covid-19 Causes Biggest Annual GDP Fall Of All Time
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to extend financial support for workers and businesses after new Office for National Statistics data showed that the UK economy plummeted by a record 9.9% last year.
Exclusive: A Diamond Dealer Was Handed An NHS PPE Contract Worth £2.5m By The Government
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By John Johnston
Exclusive: A Diamond Dealer Was Handed An NHS PPE Contract Worth £2.5m By The Government
Ministers awarded a small jewellery company specialising in rare diamond dealing a contract worth £2.5m to supply PPE to the NHS, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Ministers Are Set To Discuss Vaccine And Testing 'Passport' Plans, Despite Repeated Denials
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By John Johnston
Ministers Are Set To Discuss Vaccine And Testing "Passport" Plans, Despite Repeated Denials
The government is set to discuss plans for a vaccine and testing certification scheme, despite repeated denials from ministers that any scheme was being considered.
Beyond the Covid catch-up for children, our education system needs a long-term plan
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
Beyond the Covid catch-up for children, our education system needs a long-term plan
As well as the immediate solutions, long term ambitions like boosting family hubs, re-thinking A-levels, and building further education could help our children recover from the challenges of the pandemic
Almost One Third Of All Covid Patients Requiring Hospital Treatment Were Admitted In The Last Month
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Almost One Third Of All Covid Patients Requiring Hospital Treatment Were Admitted In The Last Month
Nearly a third of all Covid patients requiring hospital treatment over the course of the pandemic in England were admitted in January, according to new NHS data.
We must urgently mobilise against Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
Coronavirus
By Kawsar Zaman
We must urgently mobilise against Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
From tackling disinformation to culturally sensitive messaging, we need a multi-faceted approach to boost the Covid-19 vaccine uptake in BAME communities
Ministers Accused Of 'Cronyism' For Refusing Six Times To Release Details Of 'High-Priority' PPE Suppliers
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Ministers Accused Of "Cronyism" For Refusing Six Times To Release Details Of "High-Priority" PPE Suppliers
Labour has hit out at the government after they refused for the sixth time to reveal the names of companies given priority access to PPE contracts.
Will the challenges wrought by Covid push low-income families too far?
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Will the challenges wrought by Covid push low-income families too far?
Children falling asleep at their desks, teachers washing their pupils’ school uniforms, kids being sent into school with a packet of crisps for lunch, and given paper at the end of the day because there won’t be any at home.
Partner content
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By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to new blue print launched for NHS and social care reform following the pandemic
Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society said:
Matt Hancock Says There Is 'Uncertainty' Over Whether Brits Can Holiday In The UK This Summer
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Matt Hancock Says There Is "Uncertainty" Over Whether Brits Can Holiday In The UK This Summer
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that there is "uncertainty" over whether Brits will be able to holiday in the UK this year after 24 hours of mixed messages from government.
Tougher border controls are welcome, but hotel quarantine should apply to all travellers - not just those from ‘red list’ countries
Coronavirus
By Munira Wilson MP
Tougher border controls are welcome, but hotel quarantine should apply to all travellers - not just those from ‘red list’ countries
I have little doubt that had the UK followed other countries in enforcing a strict border policy early at the start of the pandemic, the death toll would be far lower than it is now.
Covid Cases And Hospitalisations Are Falling As People Are “Sticking To Lockdown Rules”
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Covid Cases And Hospitalisations Are Falling As People Are “Sticking To Lockdown Rules”
The government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said lockdown restrictions had led to a fall in the number of deaths from Covid-19.
WHO Recommends Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine For All Ages And Backs UK's 12-Week Gap Between Doses
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst
WHO Recommends Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine For All Ages And Backs UK's 12-Week Gap Between Doses
The World Health Organisation has recommended the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 for all age groups, including the over-65s.
Former Attorney General Says It's 'Dystopian' MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
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By Alain Tolhurst
Former Attorney General Says It's "Dystopian" MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Dominic Grieve has hit out at “absurd” plans to use 40-year-old forgery laws to threaten people with 10 years in prison for lying on a form when they arrive in the UK.
Boris Johnson Indicates People Will Need Revaccination To Deal With New Covid Variants
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By Alain Tolhurst
Boris Johnson Indicates People Will Need Revaccination To Deal With New Covid Variants
The Prime Minister has told the public to "get used to the idea of revaccination” this autumn to deal with new Covid variants.
A Tory Backlash Is Brewing Over 10-Year Jail Sentences For Quarantine Avoidance
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A Tory Backlash Is Brewing Over 10-Year Jail Sentences For Quarantine Avoidance
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has insisted the public wants "very stiff penalties" for people not following quarantine rules after senior Conservatives publicly criticised the government's threat of 10 year jail sentences.
The government’s bung to university students doesn’t go nearly far enough
Coronavirus
By Paul Blomfield MP
The government’s bung to university students doesn’t go nearly far enough
The financial and educational deficits facing university students in the pandemic are far greater than many realise – they need a multi-faceted support package
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
ONS: Proportion of deaths in care homes is the highest ever during the pandemic - Alzheimer's Society comments
The Office for National Statistics has published data showing that, for the week of the 23rd-29th January, there were 1,971 deaths due to COVID-19 in care homes, bringing the total to 26,680.
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By Police Federation of England and Wales
Open letter to Government over police officer vaccines
All 43 branches of the Police Federation of England and Wales are calling for frontline police officers to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.
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