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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.
Coronavirus news
Vital new guidance sets out how the NHS can safely allow partners back to maternity wards
Coronavirus
By Nadine Dorries
Vital new guidance sets out how the NHS can safely allow partners back to maternity wards
Partners have a vital role; to hold hands through appointments, scans and childbirth – to provide emotional support. Guidance published this week will help the NHS safely bring back visitors into maternity wards, so more people can share in these priceless experiences.
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
Coronavirus
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
As thousands of students prepare to return to university, the towns and cities that usually welcome them are steeling themselves for potential rifts with local residents after six months of lockdown.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Is Self-Isolating After A Family Member Showed Possible Coronavirus Symptoms
Coronavirus
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Is Self-Isolating After A Family Member Showed Possible Coronavirus Symptoms
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating at home after a member of his family member showed “possible symptoms” of Covid-19.
A Health Select Committee MP Says A Leaked Report Showing A Backlog Of 185,000 Tests “Shows A New Level Of Ministerial Incompetence”
Coronavirus
A Health Select Committee MP Says A Leaked Report Showing A Backlog Of 185,000 Tests “Shows A New Level Of Ministerial Incompetence”
A leaked report claiming there is a backlog of 185,000 Covid-19 tests shows “a new level of ministerial incompetence” just as infection rates rise, according to a senior MP.
Lockdown Restrictions Have Been Increased In Birmingham As Coronavirus Infections Soar Across The UK
Coronavirus
Lockdown Restrictions Have Been Increased In Birmingham As Coronavirus Infections Soar Across The UK
Birmingham is the latest city to face tough new lockdown measures following a resurgence in cases across the whole of the UK.
Proxy voting for parental absence is essential for our thriving parliamentary democracy
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Proxy voting for parental absence is essential for our thriving parliamentary democracy
The Procedure Committee's new report recommends proxy voting for parental absence be made permanent. Through these changes we hope that the number of new mothers in the House will continue to increase.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Police Federation Chair warns the public to look after each other and avoid a ‘party weekend’
The National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, John Apter, has issued a statement before the ‘rule of six’ restrictions come into force on Monday.
Rishi Sunak Has Been Urged To Consider A 'Targeted Extension' To The Furlough Scheme
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Been Urged To Consider A "Targeted Extension" To The Furlough Scheme
A cross-party group of MPs have thrown their weight behind calls for an extension to the job retention scheme to provide support to struggling sectors.
Local Councils Say They Have No Idea How They Can Pay For Boris Johnson's 'Covid Marshals'
Coronavirus
Local Councils Say They Have No Idea How They Can Pay For Boris Johnson's "Covid Marshals"
Boris Johnson’s new “Covid-19 marshals” plan has been met with fury by cash-strapped councils who say they have no idea how to pay for them.
Young Opposition MPs Tell Matt Hancock: Stop Pointing The Finger Over Covid And Fix Your 'Unforgivable' Test and Trace Problems
Coronavirus
Young Opposition MPs Tell Matt Hancock: Stop Pointing The Finger Over Covid And Fix Your "Unforgivable" Test and Trace Problems
Younger opposition MPs have warned the government to stop pointing the finger of blame over a spike in Covid-19 cases, as latest figures revealed its test and trace service reached less than half of close contacts.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM: Eliminate A&E crowding or risk turbocharging Covid
Responding to today’s performance figures for Emergency Departments in England for August 2020, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Katherine Henderson said:
Test and trace is not the world-beating system we were promised, it is barely fit for purpose
Coronavirus
By Barbara Keeley MP
Test and trace is not the world-beating system we were promised, it is barely fit for purpose
The Government promised would to do whatever it takes to beat Covid-19. It’s time for ministers to live up to their word and build a system which works, is prepared for the demands of winter and a second wave.
Dancing away the lockdown blues Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Dancing away the lockdown blues
Taking steps to stay positive: dance helped Becky Rich beat the lockdown blues.
Without the arts, there simply can’t be a recovery
Coronavirus
By Julian Knight MP
Without the arts, there simply can’t be a recovery
If the arts do not recover, our communities could be poorer for years to come.
Boris Johnson Has Introduced New Coronavirus Rules And Says The Country May Not Be Back To Normal By Christmas
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Introduced New Coronavirus Rules And Says The Country May Not Be Back To Normal By Christmas
Boris Johnson introduced new restrictions on social gatherings on Wednesday, with Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty warning they may not be “a short-term thing”.
The Speaker is Furious with Matt Hancock Because Lockdown Changes Were 'All Over Twitter' Before Parliament Knew About Them
Coronavirus
The Speaker is Furious with Matt Hancock Because Lockdown Changes Were "All Over Twitter" Before Parliament Knew About Them
A furious Lindsay Hoyle has threatened to drag Matt Hancock to the Commons to answer questions every day after new lockdown restrictions were announced to the media before Parliament.
Keeping our communities safe and connected Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Keeping our communities safe and connected
Thanks to National Lottery players, the South Denbighshire Community Partnership has been able to run key community services that protect those shielding, whilst allowing them to maintain some human contact.
Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life
Coronavirus
By John Penrose MP
Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life
Tomorrow’s high street won’t be the same as it is today. What will it look like instead?
Matt Hancock Says New Social Gathering Rules Will Be 'Absolutely Vital To Protect Life'
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says New Social Gathering Rules Will Be "Absolutely Vital To Protect Life"
The health secretary has told people it is "incredibly important" to follow new social gathering limits in England amid a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Matt Hancock Has Blamed Young People For A Spike In Covid Cases And Imposed Tougher Restrictions In Bolton
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Has Blamed Young People For A Spike In Covid Cases And Imposed Tougher Restrictions In Bolton
Matt Hancock has introduced tough new restrictions in Bolton after a wave of new coronavirus infections, which he blamed on “socialising by people in their 20s and 30s”.
A Government Minister Says The UK Is Entering A 'Period Of Particular Concern' Amid A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Coronavirus
A Government Minister Says The UK Is Entering A "Period Of Particular Concern" Amid A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Robert Jenrick has warned the UK is entering a "period of particular concern" following a fresh surge in coronavirus cases.
Closing the digital divide: nurturing talent online Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Closing the digital divide: nurturing talent online
During coronavirus, community organisation Intercultural Youth Scotland has successfully moved most of its services online, continuing to engage, support and nurture its community of young people in Scotland.
Up To £3.5bn Has Been Lost Through Fraud And Error In The Government's Furlough Scheme
Coronavirus
Up To £3.5bn Has Been Lost Through Fraud And Error In The Government's Furlough Scheme
Up to £3.5bn from the government's furlough scheme could have been paid out in error or due to fraudulent claims, HM Revenue and Customs has said.
No child’s education should be dependent on their internet connection
Coronavirus
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
No child’s education should be dependent on their internet connection
The closure of schools exposed the digital divide in our society. Lessons must be learnt from the last few months so that our young people do not fall even further behind.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025