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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
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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'
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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'
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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
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Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
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Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently 'Dysfunctional' During Pandemic
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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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Keir Starmer Carries Out Major Cabinet Reshuffle After Angela Rayner Resignation
Keir Starmer Carries Out Major Cabinet Reshuffle After Angela Rayner Resignation
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
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Nigel Farage Promises Huge Cuts To Welfare Budget
Nigel Farage Promises Huge Cuts To Welfare Budget
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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
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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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By Betting and Gaming Council
BGC statement on launch of Peers for Gambling Reform
Responding to the launch of Peers for Gambling Reform, Michael Dugher, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “As the new standards body for the regulated sector, the BGC is committed to driving big changes in the regulated betting and gaming industry.
We must act now to prevent countless lives being destroyed when the eviction ban ends
Coronavirus
By Lord Bird
We must act now to prevent countless lives being destroyed when the eviction ban ends
We need a strategic approach to preventing joblessness and homeless in the Covid-19 battle
Live Local Lockdown Map: Every Local Authority Subject To New Restrictions Across Great Britain
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Live Local Lockdown Map: Every Local Authority Subject To New Restrictions Across Great Britain
Coronavirus hotspots across the UK have been subjected to localised lockdown restrictions in a bid to slow the spread of the virus—use PoliticsHome’s interactive map to find out what restrictions apply where.
Matt Hancock Has Refused To Rule Out A Second National Lockdown As A “Last Line Of Defence” In The Battle Against Coronavirus
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Matt Hancock Has Refused To Rule Out A Second National Lockdown As A “Last Line Of Defence” In The Battle Against Coronavirus
Matt Hancock has refused to rule out putting the whole of the UK back into lockdown amid a spike in coronavirus cases, saying it “isn't something that we ever take off the table”.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic actually disenfranchise veterans? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Will the COVID-19 pandemic actually disenfranchise veterans?
After 15 years at the helm of the frontline charity for veterans in crisis, and a previous 10 years as a Trustee, Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on the lot of socially isolated veterans and how the COVID-19 pandemic has re-shaped the landscape of support in the veterans’ world. 
Private Firms Handed Almost £200m To Run Test And Trace Will Not Face Financial Penalties If They Fail To Perform
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Private Firms Handed Almost £200m To Run Test And Trace Will Not Face Financial Penalties If They Fail To Perform
Two private firms handed almost £200m to run part of the government’s test and trace system will not face any financial penalties if they fail to deliver the services properly.
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By Betting and Gaming Council
Betting and Gaming Council statement on North East curfew
A spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said: “This is a hugely disappointing and illogical decision which will inevitably lead to job losses in the casino sector.
Matt Hancock Has Been Hammered By Labour MPs Over Testing Failures After Figures Showed Plummeting Turnaround Times
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Matt Hancock Has Been Hammered By Labour MPs Over Testing Failures After Figures Showed Plummeting Turnaround Times
Labour has said the health secretary Matt Hancock "has failed" to deliver effective testing and tracing, after new figures showed coronavirus cases spiking while turnaround times plummeted.
A Health Minister Has Admitted People With Coronavirus Symptoms May Be Denied A Test Due To Rationing
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A Health Minister Has Admitted People With Coronavirus Symptoms May Be Denied A Test Due To Rationing
The Health Minister Edward Argar has admitted some people with coronavirus symptoms could be refused an immediate test under plans to ration them to deal with a processing backlog.
It’s crucial this government gets a grip of its failing Covid-19 testing programme
Coronavirus
By Sarah Owen MP
It’s crucial this government gets a grip of its failing Covid-19 testing programme
People are desperate to do the right thing, but the delayed test and trace app, the absolute shambles of a testing process and the unwillingness to take any responsibility, shows this government is as complacent as it is incompetent.
Government must U-turn over coronavirus support for excluded groups and the self-employed
Coronavirus
By Tim Farron MP
Government must U-turn over coronavirus support for excluded groups and the self-employed
Through no fault of their own, an estimated 3 million people have had no proper financial support over the past six months. The government’s next U-turn must be to overturn this huge injustice.
UK Universities Are Launching Their Own Coronavirus Testing Schemes As Test And Trace Descends Into A 'Shambles'
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UK Universities Are Launching Their Own Coronavirus Testing Schemes As Test And Trace Descends Into A "Shambles"
A raft of UK universities have established their own Covid-19 testing schemes amid fears the return of students could lead to a spike in infections.
Boris Johnson Says Classes Shouldn't Be Sent Home Unless A Pupil Or School Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus
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Boris Johnson Says Classes Shouldn't Be Sent Home Unless A Pupil Or School Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The prime minister has warned teachers not to send whole year groups or classes home unless a student or staff member receives a positive coronavirus test.
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By Betting and Gaming Council
Thousands of casino jobs at risk if ‘catastrophic’ 10pm curfew introduced, Betting and Gaming Council warns
Thousands of jobs in the UK’s casino sector would be lost if 10pm curfews were imposed on businesses in an attempt to tackle Covid-19, the Betting and Gaming Council has warned.
A Minister Has Suggested Pupils And Parents Will Be A High Priority Group When Testing Is Rationed
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A Minister Has Suggested Pupils And Parents Will Be A High Priority Group When Testing Is Rationed
Pupils and their parents will be in the highest priority group after NHS and care staff for coronavirus testing when rationing is introduced shortly, the justice secretary has suggested.
How will project professionals rise to the challenge of the coronavirus recovery? Partner content
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By Association for Project Management
How will project professionals rise to the challenge of the coronavirus recovery?
Faced by constant change, we need professionals who can innovate, solve problems, and provide a blend of technical expertise and broad leadership skills to deliver complex and transformational projects.
Patient backlog threatens to jeopardise the ambitious NHS long-term plan
Coronavirus
By Lord Hunt
Patient backlog threatens to jeopardise the ambitious NHS long-term plan
Already, two million people are waiting more than 18 weeks for hospital treatment. The NHS has a major task to get normal services back on track, let alone implement the long-term plan.
The Government Has Scaled Back Its Adverts For Coronavirus Tests In A Bid To Reduce The Demand For Them
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The Government Has Scaled Back Its Adverts For Coronavirus Tests In A Bid To Reduce The Demand For Them
The Government has been scaling back advertising for coronavirus testing as a way of dealing with a level of demand that is outstripping capacity. 
Teachers Say The Testing Crisis Is Already Hitting Schools So Hard They May Have To Close Down
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Teachers Say The Testing Crisis Is Already Hitting Schools So Hard They May Have To Close Down
Teachers have described the chaos of the coronavirus testing crisis now hitting schools, with some saying the diffculties caused by those unable to get tests is already so severe they may have to shut their doors.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Business interruption insurance remains a crucial product for many SMEs, says Craig Tracey MP
Craig Tracey MP, Chair, IFSAPPG has responded to the FCA BI test case judgement.
People Are Having To Claim They Live 500 Miles Away To Get A Local Coronavirus Test, According To One MP
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People Are Having To Claim They Live 500 Miles Away To Get A Local Coronavirus Test, According To One MP
Matt Hancock has warned the public not to “game the system” after one MP revealed her some of her constituents only got a local test by claiming they lived 500 miles away.
Technology will underpin our infrastructure revolution of national renewal
Coronavirus
By Matt Warman MP
Technology will underpin our infrastructure revolution of national renewal
Right now we are helping innovative thinkers across Britain harness the power of 5G to make businesses more productive.
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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Labour call for plan to protect care homes - Alzheimer's Society comments
The Labour party has warned that the Government has weeks to put winter care home plan in place or risk a repeat of past mistakes in care homes, following reports of a rise in coronavirus cases in care homes.
Testing Capacity Issues Are Stopping NHS Staff From Going To Work And Patients From Being Treated, Health Chiefs Warn
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Testing Capacity Issues Are Stopping NHS Staff From Going To Work And Patients From Being Treated, Health Chiefs Warn
The ongoing coronavirus testing capacity issues are now stopping NHS staff from going to work and patients being treated, according to health chiefs.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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Parliament's People Awards
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