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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
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
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
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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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Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
GB energy sector must be joined-up to meet Net Zero targets
Leading engineers are today warning that a joined-up approach to the future of Britain’s energy sector is essential if we are to meet our Net Zero ambitions.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
APM responds to today's report ‘Delivering the Government’s infrastructure commitments through major projects’
Any ‘surge’ in new projects must be matched by the capability to deliver them well and with the public good in mind.
Boris Johnson warns there are ‘signs of a second coronavirus wave’ in Europe as he defends Spain quarantine rules
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Boris Johnson warns there are ‘signs of a second coronavirus wave’ in Europe as he defends Spain quarantine rules
Boris Johnson has claimed there are signs Europe is facing a “second wave” of coronavirus as he defended the decision to quarantine Brits arriving back from Spain.
DWP rejects own advisers’ call to up benefits to help two million through coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
DWP rejects own advisers’ call to up benefits to help two million through coronavirus pandemic
Ministers have rejected a call from their own social security advisers to up the benefits of two million people to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps cuts short Spain holiday after being swept up in quarantine move
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Cabinet minister Grant Shapps cuts short Spain holiday after being swept up in quarantine move
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is to fly back to the UK after being swept up in the Government’s reintroduction of coronavirus quarantine measures in Spain.
Asylum seekers still at ‘heightened risk’ of coronavirus unless accommodation changes are made, MPs warn
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Asylum seekers still at ‘heightened risk’ of coronavirus unless accommodation changes are made, MPs warn
MPs have warned that many asylum seekers are still at “heightened risk” of catching Covid-19 unless urgent changes are made to accommodation arrangements.
Government refuses sick pay for those forced to quarantine after Spain trip, saying ‘no travel is risk-free’ during pandemic
Coronavirus
Government refuses sick pay for those forced to quarantine after Spain trip, saying ‘no travel is risk-free’ during pandemic
The Government is refusing to allow holidaymakers forced to quarantine at home for two weeks after arriving back from Spain to claim statutory sick pay.
Downing Street defends 'back to work' push for civil servants after union threatens strike action
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Downing Street defends 'back to work' push for civil servants after union threatens strike action
Downing Street has defended its decision to encourage civil servants to return to work after a union chief warned of strike action.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Vets offer reassurance after pet cat tests positive for Covid-19 in the UK
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice for pet owners after it emerged that the virus responsible for Covid-19 had been detected in a pet cat in England, in the first such known case in the UK.
Pet cat becomes first animal in the UK to test positive for Covid-19, chief vet confirms
Coronavirus
Pet cat becomes first animal in the UK to test positive for Covid-19, chief vet confirms
The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that a pet cat has tested positive for Covid-19, but has insisted that there is no evidence domestic animals can transmit the disease to humans.
Coronavirus: Foreign Office ‘too slow‘ to repatriate Brits stranded abroad when pandemic hit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Foreign Office ‘too slow‘ to repatriate Brits stranded abroad when pandemic hit
The Foreign Office was too slow to help Brits stranded abroad when the coronavirus pandemic hit, a report by MPs has found.
‪Spain insists it is ‘safe for tourists’ and pushes to exclude holiday islands after surprise UK quarantine move ‬
Coronavirus
‪Spain insists it is ‘safe for tourists’ and pushes to exclude holiday islands after surprise UK quarantine move ‬
‪The Spanish government has insisted the country is “safe for tourists” after Britain asked all those returning from the country to self-isolate for 14 days.‬
Boris Johnson considers total ban on online junk food ads in bid to defuse obesity ‘time-bomb’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson considers total ban on online junk food ads in bid to defuse obesity ‘time-bomb’
Ministers are considering an outright ban on advertising junk food online as part of a wide-ranging plan to tackle obesity in Britain.
Dominic Raab says Government ‘cannot make apologies’ for surprise u-turn on Spain travel rules
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab says Government ‘cannot make apologies’ for surprise u-turn on Spain travel rules
Dominic Raab has said it was “absolutely necessary” to impose a 14-day quarantine on travellers returning from Spain with only hours notice.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps among thousands of Brits forced to quarantine following u-turn on Spanish travel rules
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps among thousands of Brits forced to quarantine following u-turn on Spanish travel rules
Grant Shapps is set to be among thousands of British tourists who will be required to self isolate for 14 days upon return from Spain after the Government u-turned on travel rules.
Boris Johnson set to launch major new anti-obesity strategy in bid to reduce pressure on NHS
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson set to launch major new anti-obesity strategy in bid to reduce pressure on NHS
Boris Johnson is set to launch a major new anti-obesity push in a bid to reduce further pressure on the NHS.
Leisure centres 'on brink of collapse' as they reopen from coronavirus shutdown
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Leisure centres 'on brink of collapse' as they reopen from coronavirus shutdown
Leisure centres across the country are on the "brink of collapse" due to the coronavirus cash squeeze, councils have warned.
Boris Johnson admits Government didn't understand coronavirus in the ‘first few weeks and months’ of pandemic
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Boris Johnson admits Government didn't understand coronavirus in the ‘first few weeks and months’ of pandemic
Boris Johnson has admitted the Government didn't understand coronavirus in the "first few weeks and months” as he reflected on his first year as Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson says Britain will be 'well on the way past' coronavirus 'by the middle of next year'
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Boris Johnson says Britain will be 'well on the way past' coronavirus 'by the middle of next year'
Boris Johnson has said Britain will be "well on the way past" coronavirus "by the middle of next year".
Boris Johnson labels anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’ as he calls on everybody to get a flu jab to prevent winter NHS crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson labels anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’ as he calls on everybody to get a flu jab to prevent winter NHS crisis
Boris Johnson has labelled people who oppose having vaccines as “nuts” as he calls on everyone to get a flu jab and prevent a crisis in the NHS this winter.
Exclusive: Boris Johnson warned that calorie-counting obesity ‘scare tactics’ will harm recovery for eating disorder sufferers
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Boris Johnson warned that calorie-counting obesity ‘scare tactics’ will harm recovery for eating disorder sufferers
Boris Johnson’s “distressing” anti-obesity plan to make restaurants and takeaways display calories could set back recovery for people battling eating disorders, the Government has been warned.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments - Face coverings in branches: FAQ
From today it is a legal requirement for customers to wear a face covering in retail environments in England. This includes banks, building societies, credit unions, post offices and money service businesses.
Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10
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Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10
Boris Johnson has vowed not to let Coronavirus “hold this country back” as he marked his one-year anniversary as Prime Minister.
TV junk food adverts could be banned before 9pm as Boris Johnson eyes anti-obesity drive
Coronavirus
TV junk food adverts could be banned before 9pm as Boris Johnson eyes anti-obesity drive
Television junk food advertisements could banned before the 9pm watershed when Boris Johnson unveils his plan to tackle obesity next week.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025