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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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All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
All The MPs Standing Down At The Next General Election
Political parties
Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'
Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'
By Sienna Rodgers
Energy
What Are Labour's Plans For Leasehold?
What Are Labour's Plans For Leasehold?
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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
Explained: All the latest changes to England’s coronavirus restrictions as Boris Johnson resumes ‘roadmap’
Coronavirus
Explained: All the latest changes to England’s coronavirus restrictions as Boris Johnson resumes ‘roadmap’
Boris Johnson has resumed his plans to ease lockdown restrictions in England after announcing on 31 July that some changes were being postponed due to a rise in coronavirus cases. Here is what was announced.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps defends short notice for France quarantine and says holidaymakers went in with ‘eyes open’
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps defends short notice for France quarantine and says holidaymakers went in with ‘eyes open’
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has insisted Britain “had to act” to impose coronavirus quarantine measures on people coming to the UK from France — and said holidaymakers had gone abroad with their “eyes open”.
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Keir Starmer has called on the UK Government to copy Scotland and rip up a “fatally flawed” new system used for grading A-levels after hundreds of thousands of results were downgraded.
Boris Johnson to double fines for people who break face mask rules as he resumes easing of Covid-19 curbs
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to double fines for people who break face mask rules as he resumes easing of Covid-19 curbs
Boris Johnson has promised to double the maximum fines doled out to people who “repeatedly” flout rules on wearing face coverings as he confirmed the latest moves to ease some of England’s coronavirus restrictions.
France and the Netherlands added to UK’s coronavirus travel quarantine list
Coronavirus
France and the Netherlands added to UK’s coronavirus travel quarantine list
People arriving in the UK from France and the Netherlands will have to go into self-isolation under the latest changes to the Government’s coronavirus travel policy.
Ministers unveil new £4.8m UK aid fund to protect high street supply chains hit by coronavirus
Coronavirus
Ministers unveil new £4.8m UK aid fund to protect high street supply chains hit by coronavirus
Ministers have unveiled plans to spend almost £5m of UK aid on protecting supply chains serving British high street firms hit by the impact of Covid-19.
Gavin Williamson urged to extend free school meals to protect thousands of migrant children from hunger
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged to extend free school meals to protect thousands of migrant children from hunger
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been urged to extend free school meals to protect thousands of migrant children at risk of hunger.
Boris Johnson promises to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ about adding France to coronavirus quarantine list
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson promises to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ about adding France to coronavirus quarantine list
Boris Johnson has warned Brits planning a trip to France he will be “absolutely ruthless” when it comes to imposing a coronavirus quarantine on returning holidaymakers.
NHS facing ‘alarming backlog’ after almost two million patients wait longer than 18 weeks for routine hospital treatment in a single month
Coronavirus
NHS facing ‘alarming backlog’ after almost two million patients wait longer than 18 weeks for routine hospital treatment in a single month
Almost two million patients waited longer than 18 weeks for routine hospital treatment in June, the latest NHS figures show.
Labour hit out at A-level 'fiasco' after almost 40% of results downgraded
Coronavirus
Labour hit out at A-level 'fiasco' after almost 40% of results downgraded
Labour branded the handling of A-levels by ministers a "fiasco" after more than a third of results were downgraded.
Coronavirus crisis will shut young people out of housing market even as prices fall, ministers warned
Coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis will shut young people out of housing market even as prices fall, ministers warned
A sharp drop in house prices will have a “negligible” effect on the ability of young people to get on the property ladder as they suffer a squeeze in their incomes because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has been warned.
Collaboration at every level is key to a sustainable and green recovery Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Collaboration at every level is key to a sustainable and green recovery
As the country moves into a sustainable recovery, being open and working together like never before has never been more important.
Labour demands German-style scheme to stave off redundancies by letting firms cut workers’ hours instead
Coronavirus
Labour demands German-style scheme to stave off redundancies by letting firms cut workers’ hours instead
Britain should consider adopting a German-style social insurance programme to stop companies laying off staff by allowing them to cut workers’ hours instead, Labour have said.
Gavin Williamson apologises for ‘disruption’ to summer exams as he defends ‘credible’ grade estimate system
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson apologises for ‘disruption’ to summer exams as he defends ‘credible’ grade estimate system
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has apologised to children “for the disruption that they've had to suffer” due to cancelled exams.
Government must ‘start answering questions’ after coronavirus 'double whammy' of most deaths and biggest recession, say Labour
Coronavirus
Government must ‘start answering questions’ after coronavirus 'double whammy' of most deaths and biggest recession, say Labour
The Government must “start answering questions” as to why the UK is potentially facing the worst recession and the worst death rate in Europe, say Labour.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Leidos
Beyond a line on a map: The future of UK border security
Rishi Sunak says ‘hard times are here’ as UK plunged into ‘record’ recession with 20% GDP drop
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak says ‘hard times are here’ as UK plunged into ‘record’ recession with 20% GDP drop
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned the country that “hard times are here” as the British economy officially entered the deepest recession recorded amid the coronavirus pandemic.
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
Coronavirus
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
Ministers are making a last-minute change to the A-level results system in a bid to avoid a repeat of problems that have dogged Scottish exams this year.
NHS bosses warn mental staff facing ‘burnout’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
NHS bosses warn mental staff facing ‘burnout’ amid coronavirus pandemic
NHS bosses have warned of "unprecedented challenges" facing mental health services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC calls out First Minister’s comments likening casinos to nightclubs and extends invite to see first-hand the extensive Covid-safe measures in place
Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, during a Facebook Live session on Monday likened casinos to nightclubs in risk profile for the spreading of coronavirus.
Boris Johnson warns UK of ‘bumpy months ahead’ after biggest drop in employment for over a decade
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson warns UK of ‘bumpy months ahead’ after biggest drop in employment for over a decade
Boris Johnson has urged Brits to brace for “bumpy months ahead” as new figures showed the economy suffered its biggest drop in employment since 2009.
Eat Out to Help Out: More than 10 million meals claimed in first week of scheme, says Treasury
Coronavirus
Eat Out to Help Out: More than 10 million meals claimed in first week of scheme, says Treasury
The Treasury has revealed more than 10 million meals were eaten with the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in its first three days.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Largely grounded route network continues to strangle UK economy, says Heathrow
The government can save jobs by introducing testing to cut quarantine from higher risk countries, while keeping the public safe from a second wave of Covid-19.
World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos
Britain risks permanently losing part of its rich tourism and entertainment heritage unless the Government moves fast to reverse a decision to force casinos to remain closed.
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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