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Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Coronavirus
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his own decision-making as chancellor during the Covid-19 pandemic, and told the Covid Inquiry that the Eat Out To Help Scheme 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
Chris Whitty Says Government Was 'Too Late' To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Says Government Was "Too Late" To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
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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
Helen MacNamara quietly delivered the deadliest assessment of No 10’s Covid chaos
Coronavirus
By Emma Norris
Helen MacNamara quietly delivered the deadliest assessment of No 10’s Covid chaos
I was ridiculed for my views on Covid-19 – it turns out I was right
Coronavirus
By Caprice Bourret
I was ridiculed for my views on Covid-19 – it turns out I was right
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What Are Labour's Plans For Leasehold?
What Are Labour's Plans For Leasehold?
Social affairs
Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Local Elections
Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Local Elections
Communities
Just Stop Oil: How far is too far?
Just Stop Oil: How far is too far?
By Harriet Symonds
Energy
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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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Downing Street Has Refused To Praise Businesses Offering Free Food To Children After Marcus Rashford’s Anti-Hunger Campaign
Coronavirus
Downing Street Has Refused To Praise Businesses Offering Free Food To Children After Marcus Rashford’s Anti-Hunger Campaign
Downing Street has refused to praise businesses and local councils who are offering to provide free food for children during next week’s school half-term.
“Falling Through The Cracks”: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Exacerbating The Mental Health Crisis At UK Universities
Coronavirus
“Falling Through The Cracks”: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Exacerbating The Mental Health Crisis At UK Universities
Student representatives have warned that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will only worsen the mental health crisis that has gripped British universities in recent years.
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their 'Best Judgment' When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their "Best Judgment" When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
Staff working on the Test and Trace system have been told to use their "best judgment" when escalating cases for possible police action, leading to fears of "inconsistency" in the application of the rules.
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
The Chancellor has unveiled a fresh financial rescue package with an increase in support for businesses in Tier 2 lockdowns.
Sheffield's Mayor Says The Government Can't 'Wash Its Hands' Of South Yorkshire And He'll Ask For More Cash If Needed
Coronavirus
Sheffield's Mayor Says The Government Can't "Wash Its Hands" Of South Yorkshire And He'll Ask For More Cash If Needed
Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis has said he “won’t hesitate” to ask Boris Johnson for more money to cope with Tier 3 rules if he finds the £41m deal he secured is not enough to help the region.
Angela Rayner Has Apologised For Calling A Tory MP 'Scum' During A Heated Debate On Local Lockdowns
Coronavirus
Angela Rayner Has Apologised For Calling A Tory MP "Scum" During A Heated Debate On Local Lockdowns
Angela Rayner has been forced to apologise after she called a Conservative MP "scum" during a debate on financial support for regions facing local lockdowns.
Boris Johnson Claims Greater Manchester Will Get An Extra £60m For Entering Tier 3 Lockdown Despite A Collapse In Talks With Andy Burnham
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Claims Greater Manchester Will Get An Extra £60m For Entering Tier 3 Lockdown Despite A Collapse In Talks With Andy Burnham
Boris Johnson said Greater Manchester will still be handed an extra £60million in financial support to enter a Tier 3 lockdown despite talks over a deal with local leaders collapsing yesterday.
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Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
Teenagers’ experiences of life in lockdown – and lessons for COVID-19 recovery plans
In this blog, Dr Ola Demkowicz (Manchester Institute of Education), Dr Emma Ashworth (Liverpool John Moores University), and Dr Terry Hanley (Manchester Institute of Education) discuss some of the experiences teenagers have reported during the UK lockdown, and provide recommendations to support teenagers now and during the next stages of the pandemic and recovery.
The Sheffield Mayor Has Confirmed That South Yorkshire Will Move Into Tier 3 From Midnight On Saturday
Coronavirus
The Sheffield Mayor Has Confirmed That South Yorkshire Will Move Into Tier 3 From Midnight On Saturday
South Yorkshire is set to enter the top tier of coronavirus restrictions from midnight on Saturday 24 October, regional mayor Dan Jarvis has confirmed.
Winter is coming and with it stark choices about tackling homelessness Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Winter is coming and with it stark choices about tackling homelessness
COVID-19 has been a gamechanger for everyone, but for the homeless it is a spectre to be doubly feared. As the MCHLG prepares to implement measures to tackle it, CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, talks to Glyn Strong about the potential pitfalls and possibilities.

Labour Will Force A Commons Vote Over A 'Fair Deal' For Areas Facing The Harshest Lockdown Restrictions
Coronavirus
Labour Will Force A Commons Vote Over A "Fair Deal" For Areas Facing The Harshest Lockdown Restrictions
Labour are set to force a Commons vote on Wednesday demanding a "fair deal" for regions which are facing new lockdown restrictions.
Boris Johnson Has Confirmed Greater Manchester Will Move To Tier 3
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Confirmed Greater Manchester Will Move To Tier 3
Boris Johnson has confirmed Greater Manchester will enter Tier 3 restrictions later this week after discussions with local leaders ended without an agreement.
Andy Burnham Has Blamed Boris Johnson For The Failure To Reach A Deal For Greater Manchester Over A Tier 3 Lockdown
Coronavirus
Andy Burnham Has Blamed Boris Johnson For The Failure To Reach A Deal For Greater Manchester Over A Tier 3 Lockdown
Andy Burnham has blamed Boris Johnson for the collapse in talks over a cash settlement for Greater Manchester as it faces the highest level of coronavirus restrictions.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC calls on Department for Business to intervene over the Government’s ‘ill-informed and arbitrary’ decision to close betting shops and casinos
The Government has been accused of behaving in an “ill-informed and arbitrary” way over the decision to order the closure of betting shops and casinos despite a lack of evidence that they contribute to the spread of Covid-19.
Manchester Leaders Have Until 12pm To Accept The Government’s Coronavirus Deal Or Have Tier 3 Restrictions Imposed Unilaterally
Coronavirus
Manchester Leaders Have Until 12pm To Accept The Government’s Coronavirus Deal Or Have Tier 3 Restrictions Imposed Unilaterally
Leaders in Greater Manchester have been issued an ultimatum to accept the government’s offer of coronavirus support by noon on Tuesday or have tier 3 restrictions imposed on them.
Inequality has widened - it’s time for action Partner content
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Inequality has widened - it’s time for action
Hard-won equality and human rights are at risk of going backwards with clear and long-lasting damage to society and the economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a new report has revealed.
Andy Burnham Has Been Accused Of “Playing Chicken' With People’s Lives As The Coronavirus Cash Row Escalates
Coronavirus
Andy Burnham Has Been Accused Of “Playing Chicken" With People’s Lives As The Coronavirus Cash Row Escalates
Andy Burnham has been accused of blackmailing the government and “playing chicken with somebody else's life” by councillors in Greater Manchester, amid the ongoing row over putting the region into a Tier 3 lockdown.
Local Liverpool Leaders Say Boris Johnson Has 'Sowed Division' In The North As They Deal With Strict Covid Measures
Coronavirus
Local Liverpool Leaders Say Boris Johnson Has "Sowed Division" In The North As They Deal With Strict Covid Measures
Boris Johnson's repeated praising of Merseyside mayor Steve Rotheram after the city region was placed under the strictest lockdown measures nearly a week ago is a "deliberate tactic to sow division in the north", an MP has claimed.
Wales Will Begin A Two-Week 'Firebreak' Lockdown From Friday, The First Minister Has Announced
Coronavirus
Wales Will Begin A Two-Week 'Firebreak' Lockdown From Friday, The First Minister Has Announced
Wales will enter a two-week "firebreak" lockdown from 6pm on Friday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Digital pandemic of misinformation threatens our best hope of defeating Coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Chris Elmore MP
Digital pandemic of misinformation threatens our best hope of defeating Coronavirus
Social media platforms are rapidly becoming a sewer of misinformation which risks eroding public trust in any potential coronavirus vaccine. Ministers must do “whatever it takes” to counter this damaging discourse.
Labour Frontbencher Yasmin Qureshi Is In Hospital After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Labour Frontbencher Yasmin Qureshi Is In Hospital After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
A Labour shadow minister who tested positive for coronavirus a fortnight ago is in hospital being treated for pneumonia.
Covid-19 is a disease of poverty
Coronavirus
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Covid-19 is a disease of poverty
There is a real concern across communities in the North that our areas will be ‘levelled down’ even further by the pandemic and the Government’s response to it.
No more delays on animal welfare Partner content
Coronavirus
By League Against Cruel Sports
No more delays on animal welfare
Animal abuse increases with economic hardship. With lockdown, we need the Animal Welfare (Sentencing Bill) more than ever.
Michael Gove Has Rejected Suggestions The Government Could Impose A Nationwide 'Circuit-Break' Lockdown
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Has Rejected Suggestions The Government Could Impose A Nationwide 'Circuit-Break' Lockdown
Michael Gove has rejected suggestions the government could back a time-limited national lockdown, saying infection rates are not high enough.
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
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Net Zero Week 2024
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