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Dominic Raab defends lockdown easing from Monday as he confirms England still on Covid alert level four
Dominic Raab defends lockdown easing from Monday as he confirms England still on Covid alert level four
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab has defended the decision to ease a string of lockdown restrictions from Monday as he confirmed England is still “transitioning” to a less severe level under its Covid-19 alert system.
Boris Johnson’s poll lead takes fresh tumble in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson’s poll lead takes fresh tumble in wake of Dominic Cummings row
UK heading for no-deal Brexit unless Boris Johnson keeps his promises, Michel Barnier warns
Coronavirus
UK heading for no-deal Brexit unless Boris Johnson keeps his promises, Michel Barnier warns
Oliver Dowden declares ‘football’s coming back’ as competitive sport can resume behind closed doors
Coronavirus
Oliver Dowden declares ‘football’s coming back’ as competitive sport can resume behind closed doors
Boris Johnson announces those people ‘shielding’ from coronavirus can leave homes from Monday
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announces those people ‘shielding’ from coronavirus can leave homes from Monday
‘Utterly irresponsible’ – Inside the battle over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plan to bring the Commons back amid the coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst
‘Utterly irresponsible’ – Inside the battle over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plan to bring the Commons back amid the coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak vows fresh help for self-employed as firms take on more furlough costs
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak vows fresh help for self-employed as firms take on more furlough costs
The House Live
Why is this Government so afraid of the scrutiny of the British people?
Coronavirus
By Catherine McKinnell MP
Why is this Government so afraid of the scrutiny of the British people?
Britain is in a national emergency. So why are ill and disabled MPs being prevented from doing their jobs?
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
Britain is in a national emergency. So why are ill and disabled MPs being prevented from doing their jobs?
We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years on gender pay inequality, but there is still plenty of work to do
Coronavirus
By Laura Farris MP
We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years on gender pay inequality, but there is still plenty of work to do
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Labour whip Rosie Duffield resigns after admitting breaking lockdown rules to meet up with partner
Labour whip Rosie Duffield resigns after admitting breaking lockdown rules to meet up with partner
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson’s poll lead takes fresh tumble in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Boris Johnson’s poll lead takes fresh tumble in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Coronavirus
UK heading for no-deal Brexit unless Boris Johnson keeps his promises, Michel Barnier warns
UK heading for no-deal Brexit unless Boris Johnson keeps his promises, Michel Barnier warns
Coronavirus
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The Breakfast Briefing: Boris throws protective ring around top scientists PLUS Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of flicking ‘multiple v-signs’
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris throws protective ring around top scientists PLUS Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of flicking ‘multiple v-signs’
Your essential guide to what’s moving this morning from the PoliticsHome team
The Breakfast Briefing: What you need to know as the coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets underway
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: What you need to know as the coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets underway
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster from the PoliticsHome team.
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
Coronavirus
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
A rolling list of every Conservative MP that has broken party ranks to condemn Dominic Cummings. There are widespread calls for the senior aide’s resignation after it was revealed over the weekend that he had travelled from London to Durham during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus news
Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson gets ill, No 10 confirms
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson gets ill, No 10 confirms
Dominic Raab will take charge as acting Prime Minister should Boris Johnson fall ill during the coronavirus outbreak, Downing Street has confirmed.
Government backs down and gives MPs vote every 6 months on emergency coronavirus powers
Coronavirus
Government backs down and gives MPs vote every 6 months on emergency coronavirus powers
The Government has given in to calls from its own MPs to allow Parliament to have a vote on keeping sweeping powers to deal with coronavirus in place every six months.
Labour demands Boris Johnson shift to ‘enforced social distancing’ amid ‘widespread’ defiance of coronavirus guidance
Coronavirus
Labour demands Boris Johnson shift to ‘enforced social distancing’ amid ‘widespread’ defiance of coronavirus guidance
Labour has called on Boris Johnson to enforce a clampdown on people’s movements in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Chancellor unveils wage rescue package
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced a wage subsidy package intended to protect millions of jobs.
Government moves closer to rail nationalisation to keep trains running during coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Government moves closer to rail nationalisation to keep trains running during coronavirus outbreak
Ministers have effectively taken the nation's rail network into public control to ensure trains continue to run during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Emergency measures to support the rail industry through coronavirus - Transport Focus and London TravelWatch response
It is right that Government and train companies have has recognised the exceptional circumstances posed by coronavirus and allowed refunds on Advance tickets and unused time on Season tickets.
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Covid-19 update to 'key worker' status in the justice system - Bar Council reaction
The Government has rightly acknowledged that the Bar and other legal practitioners are fundamental to the running of the justice system.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Banking and Finance industry pledges support for customers
The banking and finance industry remains committed to supporting all customers who are impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and has announced a series of measures to help them during this time. To further help customers the industry is taking out adverts (here and here) in national newspapers this weekend to highlight the support available and the multiple routes through which customers can find out information from their finance provider.
Coronavirus could plunge British economy into recession worse than 2008 crisis, analysts warn
Coronavirus
Coronavirus could plunge British economy into recession worse than 2008 crisis, analysts warn
Britain could be heading for a recession that would dwarf the 2008 financial crisis, according to a stark new economic forecast.
Government tells Brits not to visit holiday homes amid fight to contain coronavirus spread
Coronavirus
Government tells Brits not to visit holiday homes amid fight to contain coronavirus spread
Ministers have urged the public not to visit holiday homes as the country battles to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson threatens lockdown 'in the next 24 hours' unless public stop ignoring coronavirus advice
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson threatens lockdown 'in the next 24 hours' unless public stop ignoring coronavirus advice
Boris Johnson has said he is prepared to order a UK-wide lockdown unless people start following strict measure designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Self-employed workers in our creative industries are facing a financial catastrophe and Rishi Sunak must act now
Coronavirus
By Tracy Brabin MP
Self-employed workers in our creative industries are facing a financial catastrophe and Rishi Sunak must act now
Nothing short of a temporary basic income is going to give this substantial part of the creative workforce what it needs to get through this crisis, says the Shadow Culture Secretary
Jeremy Corbyn insists he will still go to Parliament despite being in at-risk group for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn insists he will still go to Parliament despite being in at-risk group for coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn said it was “very important” he keep attending Parliament despite being in an at-risk group advised to practice social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson says NHS could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as he issues Mother’s Day warning
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says NHS could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as he issues Mother’s Day warning
Boris Johnson has warned the NHS could be “overwhelmed” by the escalating coronavirus outbreak as he urged Brits to stay away from their loved ones on Mother’s Day.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak under pressure to support ‘forgotten’ self-employed workers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak under pressure to support ‘forgotten’ self-employed workers
The Chancellor is under pressure to give more support to self-employed workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus is ‘the biggest challenge to policing since the Second World War’, think tank warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus is ‘the biggest challenge to policing since the Second World War’, think tank warns
Britain's police forces are facing their biggest challenge since the Second World War because of the coronavirus epidemic, according to a top think tank.
EXCL Coronavirus: MPs tell Rishi Sunak to stop charities going to the wall with 'immediate cash injection'
Coronavirus
EXCL Coronavirus: MPs tell Rishi Sunak to stop charities going to the wall with 'immediate cash injection'
MPs from across the House of Commons are demanding an "immediate injection of money" to stop charities going to the wall because of the UK's coronavirus shutdown.
EXCL Ministers urged not to let emergency coronavirus law lower social care standards
Coronavirus
EXCL Ministers urged not to let emergency coronavirus law lower social care standards
Ministers have been urged to guarantee that elderly and vulnerable adults in social care will not be put at risk by emergency laws to tackle the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: NHS chief says shoppers should be 'ashamed' to stockpile after frontline staff go without
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: NHS chief says shoppers should be 'ashamed' to stockpile after frontline staff go without
British people should be "ashamed" of themselves for stockpiling food amid the coronavirus crisis, a senior NHS figure has said.
Labour demands ministers use 'Get Ready for Brexit' ad campaign money for coronavirus media blitz
Coronavirus
Labour demands ministers use 'Get Ready for Brexit' ad campaign money for coronavirus media blitz
The Government should use money set aside for its shelved 'Get Ready for Brexit' ad campaign to launch a media blitz aimed at stopping coronavirus panic-buying, according to Labour.
Rishi Sunak's plan to pay wages at coronavirus-hit firms will cost 'billions every month', says Institute for Fiscal Studies
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak's plan to pay wages at coronavirus-hit firms will cost 'billions every month', says Institute for Fiscal Studies
Rishi Sunak's "unprecedented" plan to pay most of the wages of employees not working as a result of the coronavirus will cost the Government billions of pounds a month, a leading think tank has said.
Boris Johnson faces Commons rebellion over coronavirus emergency powers bill
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson faces Commons rebellion over coronavirus emergency powers bill
Boris Johnson is facing a House of Commons rebellion over a bill giving the Government emergency powers to tackle the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE: Self-employed left “trailing far behind employees” in Coronavirus measures
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), has warned that the government’s Coronavirus response measures leave the self-employed “trailing far behind employees”.
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Save the Children have responded to the Chancellor's employment package
We all must work together in the coming months to stop more children falling into poverty during this crisis.
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes