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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
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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
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Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
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By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are we ready for the next Covid?
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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
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By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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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Parliament's People Awards
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference ##sash##
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?
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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
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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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Labour calls for next year's A-level and GCSEs to be postponed due to impact of coronavirus on pupils
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Labour calls for next year's A-level and GCSEs to be postponed due to impact of coronavirus on pupils
Labour are calling for next summer's A-level and GCSEs to be postponed to help pupils deal with the impact coronavirus has had on their education.
Rishi Sunak warned tax hikes to cover coronavirus spending will choke off economic recovery
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Rishi Sunak warned tax hikes to cover coronavirus spending will choke off economic recovery
Rishi Sunak has been warned by senior Tories and business leaders that increasing taxes to pay for coronavirus spending will choke off the UK’s economic recovery.
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By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC statement on government's campaign to encourage workers back to offices
Caroline Waters, Interim Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said:
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By Heathrow
Heathrow to give Government COVID testing data as momentum gathers for aviation testing
Heathrow to give Government COVID testing data as momentum gathers for aviation testing.
Rishi Sunak 'planning major tax hikes' to pay for coronavirus recovery
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Rishi Sunak 'planning major tax hikes' to pay for coronavirus recovery
Rishi Sunak is reportedly looking to boost taxes in an effort to pay for the UK’s coronavirus recovery.
Children who do not return to school next week risk 'huge dent in future life chances', says Gavin Williamson
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Children who do not return to school next week risk 'huge dent in future life chances', says Gavin Williamson
Children who do not return to the classroom when schools return next week face a "huge dent in their future life chances", says Gavin Williamson.
Government U-turns causing 'uncertainty and eroding morale', warns senior Tory backbencher
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Government U-turns causing 'uncertainty and eroding morale', warns senior Tory backbencher
A series of U-turns by Boris Johnson's cabinet on crunch decisions are causing uncertainty and making it "difficult for backbenchers to promote and defend government policy", a senior Tory MP has warned.
Boris Johnson prepares major back-to-work push as Labour say ministers ‘threatening people during a pandemic’
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Boris Johnson prepares major back-to-work push as Labour say ministers ‘threatening people during a pandemic’
Boris Johnson is preparing a major push to get Britain back in the office from next week.
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'betrayal' over coronavirus-hit automotive sector
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Labour accuses Boris Johnson of 'betrayal' over coronavirus-hit automotive sector
Labour have accused Boris Johnson of "betrayal" amid claims the Government has failed to help the automotive sector weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Hancock says how well civil servants do their jobs is more important than whether they’re back in the office
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Matt Hancock says how well civil servants do their jobs is more important than whether they’re back in the office
Matt Hancock has said he cares more about how well his civil servants “perform” in their jobs than whether or not they return to the office, amid pressure on Whitehall to set an example after months of lockdown.
NHS Parliamentary Awards: An opportunity to give unsung NHS heroes the recognition they deserve
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By Maria Caulfield
NHS Parliamentary Awards: An opportunity to give unsung NHS heroes the recognition they deserve
This year, more than any other, it’s vital for Members of Parliament to recognise the work of health heroes across the country
We need an urgent inquiry into institutional racism in the NHS
Coronavirus
By Abena Oppong-Asare MP
We need an urgent inquiry into institutional racism in the NHS
Institutional racism in the NHS has contributed to higher Covid-19 mortality among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) healthcare workers. It is vital that the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launch an urgent independent inquiry into systemic racism in the NHS.
Government vows £13-a-day payment for low-paid people asked to self-isolate in high Covid areas
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Government vows £13-a-day payment for low-paid people asked to self-isolate in high Covid areas
People on low incomes who need to self-isolate in areas with high rates of Covid-19 will be able to claim up to £182 under plans unveiled by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
‘Test and Trace isn’t working in the areas it most needs to’ — Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on four weeks of local coronavirus curbs
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‘Test and Trace isn’t working in the areas it most needs to’ — Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on four weeks of local coronavirus curbs
Ministers will on Thursday decide whether to ease the wave of coronavirus restrictions facing parts of northern England. Amid signs of a fresh spat between Whitehall and local leaders, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham tells Matt Honeycombe-Foster of his ongoing frustrations with the NHS contact tracing scheme — and why there’s ‘no room for politics in a pandemic’.
Boris Johnson claims A-Level and GCSE results crisis was caused by ‘a mutant algorithm’
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Boris Johnson claims A-Level and GCSE results crisis was caused by ‘a mutant algorithm’
Boris Johnson has suggested the confusion over A-Level and GCSE grade estimates in recent weeks was due to a “mutant algorithm”.
Exclusive: Government urged to end 'mum-shaming' amid warning women face 'tsunami of unemployment' without more help
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Exclusive: Government urged to end 'mum-shaming' amid warning women face 'tsunami of unemployment' without more help
A "tsunami" of working mums could be forced out of the labour market if ministers fail to prioritise parents in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, an MP who recently returned from maternity leave has warned.
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ as he faces fresh Tory backlash over school masks u-turn
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Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ as he faces fresh Tory backlash over school masks u-turn
Conservative MPs are urging the Education Secretary to “get a grip” as he faces a backlash over the Government u-turn on wearing masks in schools.
Boris Johnson shifts advice on face masks in England’s schools just days before reopening
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Boris Johnson shifts advice on face masks in England’s schools just days before reopening
The Government has dropped its advice against the use of face coverings in England’s schools just days before they are due to reopen.
Boris Johnson says he could change face masks advice in schools but insists pupils are 'safe' to return
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Boris Johnson says he could change face masks advice in schools but insists pupils are 'safe' to return
Boris Johnson has suggested he could U-turn on his opposition to the use of face masks but insisted schools remain "safe" to reopen from next week.
Boris Johnson facing calls to bring in face masks in schools as Scotland gives green light
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Boris Johnson facing calls to bring in face masks in schools as Scotland gives green light
The Government is facing calls from school leaders to clarify on whether they can mandate pupils wearing face masks in schools.
Justine Greening says exams fiasco could be Boris Johnson’s Black Wednesday
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Justine Greening says exams fiasco could be Boris Johnson’s Black Wednesday
This year’s crisis over exam results could be as damaging for Boris Johnson as Black Wednesday was for John Major’s government, a Conservative former education secretary has warned.
Conservative MPs take aim at the BBC over wordless ‘Rule Britannia’ at Last Night of the Proms
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Conservative MPs take aim at the BBC over wordless ‘Rule Britannia’ at Last Night of the Proms
The BBC has come under fire from Conservative MPs and the Government as it confirmed that it will use orchestral versions of Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory at this year’s Last Night of the Proms.
NHS bosses demand extra support for female health and care staff at risk of coronavirus ‘burnout’
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NHS bosses demand extra support for female health and care staff at risk of coronavirus ‘burnout’
NHS bosses have called on the government to provide extra support to female health and care staff impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
PM condemns illegal ravers for 'endangering lives' as nightclubs make plea for financial help
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PM condemns illegal ravers for 'endangering lives' as nightclubs make plea for financial help
Boris Johnson has slammed people attending illegal raves for "endangering themselves and others" amid pleas for help from nightclubs forced to remain closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
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Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
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The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards