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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
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
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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Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting and Gaming Council
Betting and Gaming Council criticises Government decision to order closure of betting shops and casinos in Lancashire
The Betting and Gaming Council has asked the Government to think again about closing betting shops and casinos in Lancashire as the impact on covid cases will be negligible but the economic damage will be huge.
Lancashire Has Moved Into Tier 3 Lockdown Amid Anger Their Gyms Can Stay Open But Liverpool’s Can’t
Coronavirus
Lancashire Has Moved Into Tier 3 Lockdown Amid Anger Their Gyms Can Stay Open But Liverpool’s Can’t
Lancashire has become the second area to go into the highest lockdown tier - but unlike in Liverpool, the area's gyms can stay open.
Dominic Raab Says Manchester Can Be Put Into Tier 3 Lockdown Against Local Leaders' Wishes
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Says Manchester Can Be Put Into Tier 3 Lockdown Against Local Leaders' Wishes
The foreign secretary Dominic Raab has hinted the government is willing to put Greater Manchester into a Tier 3 lockdown against the wishes of local leaders amid a row over financial compensation.
Increasing vaccination uptake is a priority that must not be overlooked Partner content
Coronavirus
By Pfizer
Increasing vaccination uptake is a priority that must not be overlooked
While a public better protected from disease – regardless of age – is within our reach, we will only make the most of today’s vaccines if we work together to overcome existing barriers and level up access
Greater Manchester Tories Hit Back On Tier 3 Restrictions In An Explosive Phone Call With Health Minister Helen Whately
Coronavirus
Greater Manchester Tories Hit Back On Tier 3 Restrictions In An Explosive Phone Call With Health Minister Helen Whately
Furious Tory MPs led the resistance against Tier 3 lockdown measures for Greater Manchester on an explosive call with health minister Helen Whately this morning.
Number 10 Says It Is 'Disappointed' At Welsh Government Plans To Close The Border To Visitors From England
Coronavirus
Number 10 Says It Is "Disappointed" At Welsh Government Plans To Close The Border To Visitors From England
Downing Street have hit out at "disappointing" plans by the Welsh Government to introduce border restrictions for visitors travelling from high-risk coronavirus areas, with the Police Federation of England and Wales also deeming the plans "unenforceable".
The Government Faces A Backlash From Local Leaders After Moving London To Tier 2
Coronavirus
The Government Faces A Backlash From Local Leaders After Moving London To Tier 2
London will be placed into Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions after a significant rise in cases; but the government faces backlash from some local MPs who feel a different policy should have been enacted, and local leaders who feel they have been cut out of the decision-making process.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Government needs to step in to end student chaos
British Safety Council calls on Government to take control of the situation where students are isolated in halls of residence, living on junk food and living in fear. If students can study online from home, they should do so. Those who can’t, must be better protected.
Tier Rows, Circuit Breakers, UK Splits, Brexit Deadlines; Here Are The Five Key Battles Boris Johnson Is Facing Today
Coronavirus
Tier Rows, Circuit Breakers, UK Splits, Brexit Deadlines; Here Are The Five Key Battles Boris Johnson Is Facing Today
It has long been suggested the Prime Minister will face a difficult winter as a confluence of events all come together to hit the government at once, but it seems that crunch time has come early for Boris Johnson.
In a democracy, taking the public with you is the only realistic way of enforcing Covid rules
Coronavirus
By Mark Harper MP
In a democracy, taking the public with you is the only realistic way of enforcing Covid rules
A critical part of the government’s plan is an effective test, trace and isolate system, but current performance isn't good enough. They must shift resources to local public health teams.
When a Covid-19 vaccine is found, equal access must be given to poorer countries
Coronavirus
By Baroness Sheehan
When a Covid-19 vaccine is found, equal access must be given to poorer countries
To treat all priority groups with a Covid-19 vaccine, in all countries, we must scale-up manufacturing to meet global demand. To do this, broad sharing of knowledge is essential.
Pleas For Extra Cash From Regions Under Tier 2 Restrictions Have Been Rejected By The Treasury
Coronavirus
Pleas For Extra Cash From Regions Under Tier 2 Restrictions Have Been Rejected By The Treasury
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will not hand out any more funding to English regions under Tier 2 lockdown restrictions as speculation grows that leaders are going to be pushed into the stricter Tier 3 level by the government within days.
The Welsh First Minister Has Claimed He Will Ban English And Scottish People In High Covid Areas From Coming Over The Border
Coronavirus
The Welsh First Minister Has Claimed He Will Ban English And Scottish People In High Covid Areas From Coming Over The Border
The Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford has claimed he will implement a ban on people coming over the border from areas of England with high levels of coronavirus.
North West Leaders Have Branded Tier 3 Lockdown A 'Blatant Act Of Levelling Down' Which Has Been 'Imposed Not Agreed' With Them
Coronavirus
North West Leaders Have Branded Tier 3 Lockdown A "Blatant Act Of Levelling Down" Which Has Been "Imposed Not Agreed" With Them
Leaders in the North West of England have branded the Government latest lockdown restrictions as a "blatant act of levelling-down" as they called for further financial support.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET response to the Scottish Government’s plans to cancel National 5 exams in 2021 because of COVID-19
In response to the Scottish Government’s announcement on exams in Scotland, Robin MacLaren, Chair of the Engineering Policy Group Scotland, said:
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused Of Being “An Opportunist All His Life” By Keir Starmer After A Clash Over A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused Of Being “An Opportunist All His Life” By Keir Starmer After A Clash Over A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown
Boris Johnson has been accused of being “an opportunist all his life” by Sir Keir Starmer as the pair clashed over a potential “circuit breaker” lockdown at Prime Minister’s Questions.
A Senior Minister Has Rejected Pressure To Use A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown After Scientists Said It Could Save Thousands Of Lives
Coronavirus
A Senior Minister Has Rejected Pressure To Use A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown After Scientists Said It Could Save Thousands Of Lives
Cabinet minister Theresa Coffey has pushed back against using a so-called “circuit breaker” two-week lockdown after government scientists said it could save thousands of lives by the end of the year.
Connecting cycling and walking with journeys on clean buses and trains Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
Connecting cycling and walking with journeys on clean buses and trains
As society comes through the pandemic the opportunity is there to increase fitness and well-being, while building a more sustainable transport system, and better neighbourhoods. 
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT recommends ‘extraordinary’ Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplementation for all adults as part of a wider prevention strategy for Covid-19
With the apparent second wave of Covid-19 worsening, BANT recommends all adults supplement 1g of Vitamin C and a minimum of 600-800 IU/d vitamin D3 daily, increasing to a higher therapeutic dose of 5000 IU/d should symptoms develop.
It’s vital more BAME candidates take part in Covid-19 vaccine trials to deliver a vaccine that works for everyone
Coronavirus
By Kemi Badenoch MP
It’s vital more BAME candidates take part in Covid-19 vaccine trials to deliver a vaccine that works for everyone
People from ethnic minority backgrounds are up to 2.2 times more likely to test positive for Covid-19, but are currently under-represented in Covid vaccine trials. That's why I'm calling on BAME volunteers to sign up to the NHS Vaccine Registry.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Has Demanded A 'Circuit-Breaker' Lockdown Over Half-Term
Coronavirus
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Has Demanded A "Circuit-Breaker" Lockdown Over Half-Term
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called on the government to introduce a two to three week national lockdown to try and take control of the coronavirus.
Regions Under Tier 2 Covid Restrictions Are Demanding Millions From The Treasury To Save Their Businesses
Coronavirus
Regions Under Tier 2 Covid Restrictions Are Demanding Millions From The Treasury To Save Their Businesses
Tier 2 local authorities will this week ask the Treasury for millions of pounds to help their businesses cope with the fallout from tighter coronavirus restrictions and run local contact tracing.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Pilot key worker scheme for relatives of care home residents announcement: Alzheimer's Society comments
Today (Tuesday 13 October), at the first session of the ‘Coronavirus: lessons learnt’ inquiry, Minister for Care Helen Whately announced a key worker pilot scheme for those with family members in care homes.
The Government May Need Stricter Measures Than The New Three-Tier System, A Cabinet Minister Has Admitted
Coronavirus
The Government May Need Stricter Measures Than The New Three-Tier System, A Cabinet Minister Has Admitted
The government may have to “go even further” and introduce stricter measures than unveiled yesterday to tackle areas with high levels of coronavirus, Robert Jenrick has admitted.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025