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Labour Claims Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Asymptomatic Covid Claim
Labour Claims Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Asymptomatic Covid Claim
Coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of misleading the Commons after he claimed ministers were not made aware of asymptomatic Covid transmission.
Lord Frost Says Covid Stopped Government Triggering Article 16 Before Christmas
Coronavirus
Lord Frost Says Covid Stopped Government Triggering Article 16 Before Christmas
Senior Tory MP Says It's 'When, Not If' Boris Johnson Will Face A Confidence Vote
Coronavirus
Senior Tory MP Says It's "When, Not If" Boris Johnson Will Face A Confidence Vote
Boris Johnson To Face Commons Probe Over Partygate After 'Humiliating' Government U-turn
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson To Face Commons Probe Over Partygate After "Humiliating" Government U-turn
Minister Urges Tory MPs To Vote Against Labour 'Shenanigans' Over Partygate Probe
Coronavirus
Minister Urges Tory MPs To Vote Against Labour "Shenanigans" Over Partygate Probe
Boris Johnson Denies 'Slandering' The Archbishop of Canterbury Over Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Denies "Slandering" The Archbishop of Canterbury Over Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Minister Says A Lawmaker Can Be A Lawbreaker But Insists PM Didn't Lie To Parliament Over Partygate
Coronavirus
Minister Says A Lawmaker Can Be A Lawbreaker But Insists PM Didn't Lie To Parliament Over Partygate
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Rural mental health must be top of our agenda
Coronavirus
By Neil Hudson MP
Rural mental health must be top of our agenda
The hospitality industry ought to give the government credit for the generous support it received during Covid
Coronavirus
By Lord Smith of Hindhead
The hospitality industry ought to give the government credit for the generous support it received during Covid
Tackling long Covid is vital to equip our economy for the challenges ahead
Coronavirus
By Dan Poulter MP
Tackling long Covid is vital to equip our economy for the challenges ahead
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MPs Left Puzzled At “Abba Party” Being Abandoned By Sue Gray Investigation
MPs Left Puzzled At “Abba Party” Being Abandoned By Sue Gray Investigation
Political parties
Tory MPs Expect Boris Johnson To Survive Gray Report But Warn That Next Election Will Be Lost
Tory MPs Expect Boris Johnson To Survive Gray Report But Warn That Next Election Will Be Lost
Political parties
Sue Gray Blames 'Failure Of Leadership' For Partygate Scandal As Full Report Is Published
Sue Gray Blames "Failure Of Leadership" For Partygate Scandal As Full Report Is Published
Political parties
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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.
Five Charts That Show The Current State Of Covid-19 In The UK
Coronavirus
Five Charts That Show The Current State Of Covid-19 In The UK
Boris Johnson has announced that all Covid regulations could end this week — a month earlier than planned.
Brand Boris Permanently Damaged With Voters, Say Pollsters, As Johnson Fights To Stave Off Confidence Vote
Coronavirus
Brand Boris Permanently Damaged With Voters, Say Pollsters, As Johnson Fights To Stave Off Confidence Vote
The Prime Minister’s fightback against the "partygate” fiasco has further damaged his brand with voters, say pollsters, as he tries to stave off a no confidence vote.
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Government Rules Out New Covid Restrictions Before New Year
Coronavirus
Government Rules Out New Covid Restrictions Before New Year
The government has confirmed there will be no new restrictions before the New Year after Boris Johnson was briefed today on Covid figures from the Christmas weekend.
A Year In Vaccines: How The UK Become A World-Leader In Mass Vaccination
Coronavirus
A Year In Vaccines: How The UK Become A World-Leader In Mass Vaccination
On 8 December 2020, 90-year-old grandmother Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine outside clinical trials. Since then, over 47 million people — around 82% of the UK population — have had two vaccine doses.
New Omicron Data Has 'Glimmer Of Christmas Hope' But More Research Needed, Says Leading Scientist
Coronavirus
New Omicron Data Has "Glimmer Of Christmas Hope" But More Research Needed, Says Leading Scientist
It is too early to "downgrade" the seriousness of Omicron despite this week's positive data on the new variant, a leading scientist has said.
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Boris Johnson has urged the public to get their booster jab in his Christmas message, describing it as an "invisible and invaluable present" for everyone in the country.
People With Omicron Are 50-70% Less Likely To Be Hospitalised Than Other Covid Cases
Coronavirus
People With Omicron Are 50-70% Less Likely To Be Hospitalised Than Other Covid Cases
The UK’s public health body has said that people infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 are between 50 and 70% less likely to be admitted to hospital than those infected with other variants.
We need a plan to better support children if schools have to close again
Coronavirus
By Mark Russell
We need a plan to better support children if schools have to close again
Just weeks ago, families may have been thinking their children would be returning to school in 2022 with the worst of the pandemic behind them.
But by the time schools broke up for Christmas, parents and children were facing huge uncertainty due to the Omicron variant.
Government Urged To Be Cautious Over 'Good News' Suggesting Omicron Is Milder
Coronavirus
Government Urged To Be Cautious Over "Good News" Suggesting Omicron Is Milder
A leading health figure has urged the government to be cautious with studies published yesterday suggesting that Omicron may be milder than previous Covid variants.
Low Dose Covid Vaccine Should Be Offered To Vulnerable Primary School Age Children
Coronavirus
Low Dose Covid Vaccine Should Be Offered To Vulnerable Primary School Age Children
A lower dose Covid vaccine has been approved for use in vulnerable children aged five to 11-years-old in the UK by drugs regulator the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
Coronavirus
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
People living in Wales will have to abide by the rule-of-six and 2m social distancing rules in public places from Boxing Day according to a a suite of new restrictions announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford to try and slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid.
Met Says It May Look Again At Downing Street Parties – But Only If Inquiry Uncovers New Evidence
Coronavirus
Met Says It May Look Again At Downing Street Parties – But Only If Inquiry Uncovers New Evidence
The Metropolitan police has suggested it may look again at investigating the parties that allegedly took place in Downing Street last Christmas – but only if the Cabinet Office inquiry turns up new evidence and provides it to them.
Minister Warns Against Making New Year’s Plans You Can’t Cancel In Case Of Covid Rules
Coronavirus
Minister Warns Against Making New Year’s Plans You Can’t Cancel In Case Of Covid Rules
The care minister Gillian Keegan has admitted there is “uncertainty” over whether further Covid restrictions will have to be brought in soon after Christmas.
Boris Johnson Confirms No More Covid Restrictions Will Come In Before Christmas
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms No More Covid Restrictions Will Come In Before Christmas
The Prime Minister has confirmed there will not be any further coronavirus restrictions put in place in England before Christmas.
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Coronavirus
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Large Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled in a bid to control the surge in Omicron cases in Scotland.
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
The Treasury has announced a £1 billion support package for hospitality and leisure businesses suffering from the impact of the spread of Omicron, which will allow pubs and restaurants to claim up to £6000.
Ministers Want More Time To Study 'Key' Hospitalisation Data Before Imposing New Covid Rules
Coronavirus
Ministers Want More Time To Study "Key" Hospitalisation Data Before Imposing New Covid Rules
Hospitalisations will be the "key" metric that the government uses to determine whether to bring in more stringent restrictions in response to Omicron, a senior Cabinet minister has said.
No New Covid Restrictions After Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Coronavirus
No New Covid Restrictions After Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Boris Johnson has decided against introducing further Covid restrictions in England for now after a lengthy Cabinet meeting on Monday, but warned that he might have to do so soon.
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
An image showing Boris Johnson, his family, and multiple staff gathered in the 10 Downing Street garden doesn't portray Covid rule-breaking because the Prime Minister can be seen wearing a suit, Dominic Raab has insisted.
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Sajid Javid has refused to rule out introducing further restrictions ahead of Christmas to deal with the Omicron variant.
Major Incident Declared In London As PM Holds Emergency Cobra Meeting On Omicron Spread
Coronavirus
Major Incident Declared In London As PM Holds Emergency Cobra Meeting On Omicron Spread
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a major incident in London as he says he is “incredibly concerned” about the spread of the Omicron variant in the capital.
The NHS needs urgent support as we enter the most challenging period of the pandemic yet
Coronavirus
By Professor Azeem Majeed
The NHS needs urgent support as we enter the most challenging period of the pandemic yet
On Thursday, a record number of Covid-19 cases (88,376) was reported in the UK. Unfortunately, the recently identified Omicron variant has proven to be considerably more infectious than previous variants. Vaccines are also less effective against Omicron, with two doses of the vaccine providing only limited protection from symptomatic Covid-19 infection. A booster (third) dose increases protection but not to the level seen against other variants.
NHS Is Facing A “Bunfight” For Locum Doctors To Fill GP Gaps Caused By Covid
Coronavirus
NHS Is Facing A “Bunfight” For Locum Doctors To Fill GP Gaps Caused By Covid
The NHS is in a “bunfight” to hire locum GPs to fill rota gaps caused by a new wave of Covid infections, on top of tackling the backlog in primary care already built up during the pandemic.
Chris Whitty Insists He Is Not 'Treading On Toes' After Criticism From Tory MPs
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Insists He Is Not "Treading On Toes" After Criticism From Tory MPs
England's Chief Medical Officer told MPs he is not "treading on toes" after urging the public to scale-back on socialising in response to surging Covid cases.
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Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Casinos seek Covid support package alongside hospitality industry if further restrictions are needed
Casinos have highlighted the need for a package of support measures from government if further Covid restrictions are introduced.
Minister Says Parties Still On But People Should Take A 'Different Approach' If They Want A Family Christmas
Coronavirus
Minister Says Parties Still On But People Should Take A "Different Approach" If They Want A Family Christmas
Gillian Keegan has said people should make a "sensible choice" about socialising if they want to "make it through to Christmas Day" with their families.
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Building a better future – Preparing for biodiversity net gain
Revitalising High Streets
2022
Revitalising High Streets