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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
The House Live
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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Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
Closing time: what next for London's pubs?
By Jimmy McIntosh
Communities
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
By Daniel Kawczynski MP
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
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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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Matt Hancock says Dido Harding has ‘huge’ experience amid row over major public health shake-up
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says Dido Harding has ‘huge’ experience amid row over major public health shake-up
Matt Hancock has defended his decision to put Conservative peer Dido Harding in charge of a new body that will replace Public Health England.
Sacking Gavin Williamson over A-levels row would ‘distract’ from coronavirus school reopening plan, says Matt Hancock
Coronavirus
Sacking Gavin Williamson over A-levels row would ‘distract’ from coronavirus school reopening plan, says Matt Hancock
The Government could become “distracted” from reopening schools next month if Education Secretary Gavin Williamson quits over the exam grading fiasco, his Cabinet colleague Matt Hancock has said.
Trade and travel facilitation will be key to economic recovery Partner content
Coronavirus
By Leidos
Trade and travel facilitation will be key to economic recovery
Current circumstances offer an unprecedented opportunity for a holistic, pan-government approach that takes full advantage of innovative technologies to deliver on both the commerce and security aspect of the border management paradox.
Tackling the covid ‘fear factor’ is key to economic recovery
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Tackling the covid ‘fear factor’ is key to economic recovery
With the coronavirus pandemic seeing a pick-up across Europe, understanding how to tackle fear is key to the recovery.
Disadvantaged pupils are facing a perfect storm as they await their GCSE results — and it’s about more than coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
Disadvantaged pupils are facing a perfect storm as they await their GCSE results — and it’s about more than coronavirus
Lockdown has only amplified existing inequalities in our education system. We need long-term, targeted solutions to tackle persistent disadvantage.
Labour urges government to extend evictions ban or see ‘more chaos of its own making’
Coronavirus
Labour urges government to extend evictions ban or see ‘more chaos of its own making’
Labour has urged the Government to extend a ban on evictions or risk “more chaos of its own making”.
Gavin Williamson urged not to blame officials for exams debacle amid reports his top civil servant could be sacked
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged not to blame officials for exams debacle amid reports his top civil servant could be sacked
Gavin Williamson has been warned not to “scapegoat” officials over this year’s exam grading debacle.
Government warned of ‘hidden mental health crisis’ as depression doubles amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Government warned of ‘hidden mental health crisis’ as depression doubles amid coronavirus pandemic
Ministers have been warned of a “hidden mental health crisis” as new figures revealed the number of UK adults experiencing depression has doubled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF expresses disappointment to Government over Green Scheme details
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the Government to express its disappointment in the Green Homes Grant Scheme which is due to be launched in September.
Eat Out to Help Out: More than 35 million meals served under Rishi Sunak’s discount scheme in first two weeks
Coronavirus
Eat Out to Help Out: More than 35 million meals served under Rishi Sunak’s discount scheme in first two weeks
New figures show that more than 35 million meals have been served under Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme in its first two weeks.
Gavin Williamson urged to sort out BTEC grades ‘as soon as possible’ as some are also affected by exam algorithm U-turn
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged to sort out BTEC grades ‘as soon as possible’ as some are also affected by exam algorithm U-turn
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is being urged to ensure thousands of pupils get their revised BTEC results “as soon as possible” as it was confirmed that some of the career-based qualifications will be affected by a major U-turn on grading.
Matt Hancock confirms Public Health England axed with Test and Trace boss Baroness Harding to lead replacement body
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock confirms Public Health England axed with Test and Trace boss Baroness Harding to lead replacement body
Matt Hancock has confirmed Public Health England is being scrapped and replaced by a new body to protect the nation's health "now and in the future".
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Medicines Discovery Catapult expands Biosamples supply network to support UK innovators, creating one of the world’s largest virtual biobanks
Today, Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) announce the rapid expansion of its Biosamples supply network, creating one of the largest virtual biobanks worldwide accessible to life science innovators.
Gavin Williamson says he is ‘absolutely determined’ to stay on as poll reveals four in ten think Education Secretary should quit over A-levels crisis
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson says he is ‘absolutely determined’ to stay on as poll reveals four in ten think Education Secretary should quit over A-levels crisis
Gavin Williamson has said he is “absolutely determined” to continue his work as Education Secretary “over the coming year” as he faces calls to quit over his handling of a major exams grading row.
Rich kids spent 30% more time learning in lockdown than poorest peers, new research shows
Coronavirus
Rich kids spent 30% more time learning in lockdown than poorest peers, new research shows
The richest primary school pupils spent 30% more time learning during the coronavirus lockdown than their peers in the poorest families, stark new research shows.
Coronavirus Test and Trace boss Dido Harding to head up new pandemic response body as Public Health England faces the chop
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Test and Trace boss Dido Harding to head up new pandemic response body as Public Health England faces the chop
The Government’s coronavirus test and trace chief Dido Harding has been chosen to run a new institute which will replace Public Health England when the controversial agency is abolished.
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ after exams U-turn triggers scramble for university places
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ after exams U-turn triggers scramble for university places
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been told to “get a grip” as universities rushed to find places for pupils affected by the Government’s U-turn on grades.
A-Levels fiasco: Gavin Williamson lifts university places cap amid calls to ‘step up’ help for higher education
Coronavirus
A-Levels fiasco: Gavin Williamson lifts university places cap amid calls to ‘step up’ help for higher education
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is lifting the cap on university places in a bid to help students who may have lost out on their first choice amid the A-Levels grading fiasco.
Number 10 says Whitehall needs to be ‘fit to cope’ with future pandemics amid reports Public Health England facing the axe
Coronavirus
Number 10 says Whitehall needs to be ‘fit to cope’ with future pandemics amid reports Public Health England facing the axe
Downing Street has said Whitehall needs to be “fit to cope” with future pandemics amid reports Public Health England will be scrapped and replaced after criticism of its handling of Covid-19.
Covid has worsened the crisis in UK dentistry - the campaign to turn it around starts now Partner content
Coronavirus
By Association of Dental Groups
Covid has worsened the crisis in UK dentistry - the campaign to turn it around starts now
The crisis in UK dentistry is worsening by the day. The Association of Dental Groups is launching a national campaign calling on ministers to take urgent action.
John McDonnell says coronavirus ban on evictions should stay in place for a year
Coronavirus
John McDonnell says coronavirus ban on evictions should stay in place for a year
A ban on evictions introduced at the start of the coronavirus pandemic should stay in place for at least another year, Labour’s John McDonnell has said.
Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs will go on the ‘warpath’ if A-levels row not resolved
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs will go on the ‘warpath’ if A-levels row not resolved
Boris Johnson has been warned that Conservative MPs will start “going on the warpath” if he does not resolve a crisis over this year’s A-level results.
Public urged to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine trials after 100,000 people register in first month
Coronavirus
Public urged to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine trials after 100,000 people register in first month
The public are being urged to sign up to the NHS’s coronavirus vaccine trial to help speed up efforts to roll out a successful candidate.
Public Health England to be scrapped after criticism of how it handled coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Public Health England to be scrapped after criticism of how it handled coronavirus crisis
Public Health England is set to be scrapped and replaced amid criticism of the organisation’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024