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Transport Secretary Is 'Very Concerned' About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Transport Secretary Is "Very Concerned" About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he has already changed some laws to help reduce long delays and cancelled flights ahead of the summer holidays.
Keir Starmer And Angela Rayner Will Not Be Fined By Durham Police
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer And Angela Rayner Will Not Be Fined By Durham Police
Labour Claims Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Asymptomatic Covid Claim
Coronavirus
Labour Claims Boris Johnson Misled Parliament Over Asymptomatic Covid Claim
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
The House Live
Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM Partner content
Coronavirus
By Malaria No More UK
Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM
A lack of transparency has left taxpayers in the dark over Covid contracts
Coronavirus
By Meg Hillier MP
A lack of transparency has left taxpayers in the dark over Covid contracts
The Covid Inquiry is not taking broad enough advice about the pandemic
Coronavirus
By Stephen Parkinson
The Covid Inquiry is not taking broad enough advice about the pandemic
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Unperturbed Liz Truss Doubles Down On Growth Message After Chaotic Tory Conference
Unperturbed Liz Truss Doubles Down On Growth Message After Chaotic Tory Conference
Political parties
Banning Channel migrants from claiming asylum flouts our legal and moral obligations
Banning Channel migrants from claiming asylum flouts our legal and moral obligations
By David Simmonds MP
Home affairs
Keith Simpson reviews 'Boris Johnson: The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10'
Keith Simpson reviews 'Boris Johnson: The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10'
By Keith Simpson
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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.
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.
Coronavirus news
Government Scraps Pre-Departure Covid Tests And Quarantine For Travellers Into The UK
Coronavirus
Government Scraps Pre-Departure Covid Tests And Quarantine For Travellers Into The UK
Boris Johnson has confirmed that pre-departure Covid tests for international arrivals in the UK will no longer be required from Friday.
Labour Says Households Face An 'Iceberg' Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Coronavirus
Labour Says Households Face An "Iceberg" Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Boris Johnson has defended his government's handling of the economy despite rising inflation rates.
Rail Unions Say New Covid Testing Regime Is “Not Enough” To Stop Train Cancellations
Coronavirus
Rail Unions Say New Covid Testing Regime Is “Not Enough” To Stop Train Cancellations
Rail unions are calling for government to bring in enhanced social distancing measures to prevent more staff being forced into Covid self-isolation as services across the UK face severe disruption as a result of staff shortages.
Government Temporarily Suspends PCR Tests To Confirm A Positive Lateral Flow Result
Coronavirus
Government Temporarily Suspends PCR Tests To Confirm A Positive Lateral Flow Result
The requirement to order a PCR test when testing positive for Covid-19 with a lateral flow is being temporarily suspended to try and reduce the amount of time people need to self-isolate.
Boris Johnson Confirms There Will Be No New Covid Restrictions As Cases Exceed 200,000
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms There Will Be No New Covid Restrictions As Cases Exceed 200,000
Boris Johnson has said that Plan B Covid regulations will continue to be enforced despite dramatically rising cases of the Omicron variant.
Health Minister Doesn’t Know How Many Hospitals Have Declared Critical Incidents Due To Covid
Coronavirus
Health Minister Doesn’t Know How Many Hospitals Have Declared Critical Incidents Due To Covid
A health minister has said there is uncertainty over how many NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to fast-moving increases in Covid patients.
Boris Johnson Warns NHS Will Face “Considerable” Pressure Over Coming Weeks
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Warns NHS Will Face “Considerable” Pressure Over Coming Weeks
Boris Johnson has warned that the NHS will face “considerable” pressure throughout January due to the Omicron variant, but ruled out bringing in any further coronavirus restrictions.
Nadhim Zahawi Says If Parents Can’t Get Lateral Flow Tests They Should “Refresh Their Webpage”
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says If Parents Can’t Get Lateral Flow Tests They Should “Refresh Their Webpage”
Nadhim Zahawi said the government had tripled the number of lateral flow tests available ahead of the new school term, despite none showing as available on the government website.
All The Major Covid Backlogs Government Must “Get A Grip” Of In 2022
Coronavirus
All The Major Covid Backlogs Government Must “Get A Grip” Of In 2022
The government faces a daunting list of Covid-induced backlogs in 2022 across a wide range of departments.
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.
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Unlocking the SCS London
2022
London
Unlocking the SCS London
Building & Fire Safety: Achieving regulatory compliance
2022
Online
Building & Fire Safety: Achieving regulatory compliance
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
2022
Central London
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
Online Safety Bill Briefing
2022
Online
Online Safety Bill Briefing