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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
Coronavirus
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'
Coronavirus
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'
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
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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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
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
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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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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A Groundbreaking Single-Shot Covid Vaccine Is Proven To Be Effective In Trials
Coronavirus
A Groundbreaking Single-Shot Covid Vaccine Is Proven To Be Effective In Trials
Results of a clinical trial show a groundbreaking single dose version of the Covid-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is 66% effective.
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Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM releases latest Emergency Department Winter Flow Report
The report shows that there were 52,983 attendances (up from 51,219 the previous week), average Four Hour Standard Performance was 70.47% (up from 70.20% the previous week) and the number of 12 hour waits was 2,493 (up from 2,470 the previous week).
Scaling Up Vaccine Preparation Before It Was Even Approved Is Why UK Rollout Is 'Far Ahead' Of The EU, Kate Bingham Says
Coronavirus
Scaling Up Vaccine Preparation Before It Was Even Approved Is Why UK Rollout Is "Far Ahead" Of The EU, Kate Bingham Says
The UK got a head start on vaccine roll-out by scaling up manufacturing nearly a year ago, before the government signed contracts with pharmaceutical companies, according to former chair of the UK vaccine taskforce, Kate Bingham.
WATCH: How can we ensure patients access innovative medicines quickly? Partner content
Coronavirus
By AbbVie
WATCH: How can we ensure patients access innovative medicines quickly?
What can the UK Government and others do to ensure the system keeps pace with scientific developments, helping patients overcome delays in accessing innovative new medicines?
Covid risks hardwiring in disadvantage for our most vulnerable young people
Coronavirus
By Zoe Whitmore, Manager at Nacro Education Centre, Spalding
Covid risks hardwiring in disadvantage for our most vulnerable young people
The young people we support are already disproportionately disadvantaged, outside of mainstream education. The pandemic’s impact on their mental health must be a wake-up call
Boris Johnson Has Rejected German Claims The AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Should Not Be Given To The Over-65s
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Rejected German Claims The AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Should Not Be Given To The Over-65s
Boris Johnson has said the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine “is effective across all age groups” after German authorities said it should not be given to the elderly.
Government Has Scrapped A 'Stay Home' Poster That Only Shows Women Doing Childcare And Cleaning
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Government Has Scrapped A "Stay Home" Poster That Only Shows Women Doing Childcare And Cleaning
The government has withdrawn a sexist poster designed to encourage people to stay at home, but won't disclose how it ended up being signed off and published online.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes new bovine TB control plans but sounds note of caution
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Government’s latest plans to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038 but cautioned that any new proposals must be underpinned by robust scientific evidence.
Government Could Add More Countries To The New Quarantine List Today, Michael Gove Says
Coronavirus
Government Could Add More Countries To The New Quarantine List Today, Michael Gove Says
Michael Gove has said that the government could today expand the list of countries that are subject to strict new quarantine rules.
A Leading Respiratory Illness Expert Says Not Locking Down In September Has Caused A 'Man-Made' Coronavirus Disaster
Coronavirus
A Leading Respiratory Illness Expert Says Not Locking Down In September Has Caused A "Man-Made" Coronavirus Disaster
A leading expert in respiratory illnesses has said the number of Coronavirus cases and deaths this winter would have been far lower if the government had followed the advice of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) and introduced a “circuit-breaker” last September.
Boris Johnson Says Schools Must Stay Shut Until At Least 8 March
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Schools Must Stay Shut Until At Least 8 March
The Prime Minister has told parents they must keep their children at home for at least another six weeks as "it will not be possible to reopen schools” after the February half-term.
Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
Travellers returning to the UK from 22 countries with a risk of new Covid variants will be forced to quarantine "without excemption", Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Labour Defends Its Proposal To Vaccinate Teachers At Half-Term – Ahead Of Other Vulnerable Groups
Coronavirus
Labour Defends Its Proposal To Vaccinate Teachers At Half-Term – Ahead Of Other Vulnerable Groups
Labour has said it should be possible to vaccinate all teachers and school staff at the February half-term without jeopardising other vulnerable groups in the queue because they believe there will be enough jabs to go round.
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After 'Monumental Mistakes' Claim
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After "Monumental Mistakes" Claim
After the UK recorded 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 Labour has accused the government of "monumental mistakes" in its handling of the pandemic.
The local response to Covid should shape the government’s response to future crises
Coronavirus
By Dr Simon Kaye
The local response to Covid should shape the government’s response to future crises
The national response to Covid has been consistently off the mark. New relationships and networks working together at a local level were far better at keeping people safe.
Boris Johnson Said He Was 'Deeply Sorry For Every Life Lost' As UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Said He Was "Deeply Sorry For Every Life Lost" As UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000
The Prime Minister said he took "full responsibility for everything that the government has done" as the UK surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic.
UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000 After 1,631 More Deaths Recorded In 24 Hours
Coronavirus
UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000 After 1,631 More Deaths Recorded In 24 Hours
A grim milestone has been passed in the coronavirus pandemic as more than 100,000 in the UK have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to latest ONS figures on Covid-19 deaths in care homes
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that a third of all deaths (35.95%) in care homes this week were due to Covid. That’s the fourth highest week since the pandemic began, and the highest was only 39% and 17.5% of all Covid deaths for this week took place in Care homes.
Tory MP Warns Children Are “Falling Out Of Society” As Pressure Mounts To Reopen Schools
Coronavirus
Tory MP Warns Children Are “Falling Out Of Society” As Pressure Mounts To Reopen Schools
A Conservative MP and former teacher has expressed fear of irreparable damage being done to children’s wellbeing with schools closed as a result of coronavirus measures.
We are determined to learn the lessons of the Gemma White report, and support all MPs and their staff through Covid and beyond
Coronavirus
By Chris Sear
We are determined to learn the lessons of the Gemma White report, and support all MPs and their staff through Covid and beyond
These difficult times may continue for some time, but we will continue to strive to make sure Members and their staff feel supported no matter what challenges arise.
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Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM welcomes NHSE pledge to collect covid-19 vaccination ethnicity data
Dr Hodon Abdi, co-chair of RCEM's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, said:
UK ad spend to recover faster than key international markets in 2021 Partner content
Coronavirus
By Advertising Association
UK ad spend to recover faster than key international markets in 2021
An upgraded forecast of 15.2% growth comes in the latest AA/WARC Expenditure Report published today, which also indicates better-than-expected results for 2020
Vaccines Minister Says It's 'Far Too Early' To Book Summer Holidays
Coronavirus
Vaccines Minister Says It's "Far Too Early" To Book Summer Holidays
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has warned off planning for summer holidays, while an announcement is expected today on whether people will be required to formally quarantine on entering the UK.
While calls for help about child abuse increase, 600,000 vulnerable children remain invisible to the state
Coronavirus
By Anne Longfield
While calls for help about child abuse increase, 600,000 vulnerable children remain invisible to the state
Data shows an increase in calls about domestic abuse in the pandemic. However, with the number of referrals to social services going down, children are being forgotten when they need us most.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025