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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'
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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
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
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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
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
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
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
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
By Chris Coghlan MP
Communities
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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
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
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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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Matt Hancock orders urgent review into 'misleading' PHE coronavirus death statistics
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Matt Hancock orders urgent review into 'misleading' PHE coronavirus death statistics
Matt Hancock has reportedly ordered an urgent review into claims Public Health England have published 'misleading' coronavirus death statistics.
'Reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated': What's next for the Labour left?
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
'Reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated': What's next for the Labour left?
Keir Starmer’s first 100 days as Labour leader have been something of a disappointment to those on the left of the party. Concerned about backtracking on the environment, the sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey, and being outflanked on economic policy, what is the future for those who were firmly Team Corbyn? Sebastian Whale reports
Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not
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By Dods Monitoring
Mark Sedwill's replacement will be a reformer – whether they like it or not
Replacing the most powerful civil servant in the country during a global pandemic was always going to prove controversial. But with Dominic Cummings determined to shake up Whitehall, what world awaits the new cabinet secretary?
Tackling obesity is not just about diet alone, it’s time to get moving
Coronavirus
By Selaine Saxby MP
Tackling obesity is not just about diet alone, it’s time to get moving
Finding ways to be more active in the new normal is a challenge, but important, as the combination of exercise and healthy eating is often the healthiest way to manage weight.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson vows £3bn NHS funding boost to get NHS ‘battle ready’ for winter
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson vows £3bn NHS funding boost to get NHS ‘battle ready’ for winter
Boris Johnson is promising a £3bn spending boost to get the NHS “battle ready for winter“ as the country continues to grapple with coronavirus.
Extend free childcare to one-year-olds to protect vulnerable from coronavirus fallout, ministers urged
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Extend free childcare to one-year-olds to protect vulnerable from coronavirus fallout, ministers urged
Free childcare should be extended to one-year-olds to stop disadvantaged families falling through the cracks as the UK deals with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has been told.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock eases Leicester lockdown as schools and shops can re-open — but pubs and restaurants to stay shut
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Coronavirus: Matt Hancock eases Leicester lockdown as schools and shops can re-open — but pubs and restaurants to stay shut
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has moved to relax part of the local lockdown in Leicester with schools and shops allowed to re-open, but pubs and restaurants will have to stay shut.
Coronavirus outcome in the UK has 'not been good', chief scientific adviser says
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Coronavirus outcome in the UK has 'not been good', chief scientific adviser says
The outcome of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK has “not been good”, the Government's chief scientific adviser has said.
Government suspends use of NHS coronavirus test kits over ‘safety’ issue
Coronavirus
Government suspends use of NHS coronavirus test kits over ‘safety’ issue
The Government has suspended the use of some coronavirus test kits used in its track and trace programme after finding that they “may not meet our required safety standards”.
Britain accuses Russia of ‘despicable’ cyber-attacks on coronavirus vaccine development
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Britain accuses Russia of ‘despicable’ cyber-attacks on coronavirus vaccine development
Britain has accused Kremlin-backed cybercriminals of launching “despicable” attacks on a string of organisations involved in coronavirus vaccine development.
At least £8bn of Rishi Sunak’s £30bn coronavirus ‘Plan for Jobs’ recycled from other projects, says IFS
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At least £8bn of Rishi Sunak’s £30bn coronavirus ‘Plan for Jobs’ recycled from other projects, says IFS
At least £8 billion of Rishi Sunak’s £30 billion coronavirus ‘Plan for Jobs’ will come from existing schemes that were either cancelled, postponed or came in under-budget, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said.
Boris Johnson prepares coronavirus back-to-work push as figures reveal 650,000 fewer in jobs
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Boris Johnson prepares coronavirus back-to-work push as figures reveal 650,000 fewer in jobs
Almost 650,000 people have lost their jobs during the coronavirus crisis, official figures suggest, as Boris Johnson prepares to urge the country to return to their workplaces.
Getting London moving post lockdown: providing more choice and a better alternative Partner content
Coronavirus
By FREE NOW London
Getting London moving post lockdown: providing more choice and a better alternative
As they have for decades previously, black cabs and private hire vehicles will be at the forefront of getting the capital and wider country moving again.
Coronavirus: Labour say parents cannot get back to work without ‘proper plan’ to save nurseries on the brink
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Coronavirus: Labour say parents cannot get back to work without ‘proper plan’ to save nurseries on the brink
Labour have warned the UK's economic recovery could be set back unless emergency funding is provided to help nurseries and childcare providers hit by the coronavirus crisis.
Senior Tory accuses fashion giant Boohoo of 'turning a blind eye' to illegal working claim in UK factories
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Senior Tory accuses fashion giant Boohoo of 'turning a blind eye' to illegal working claim in UK factories
MPs have accused fashion giant Boohoo of “turning a blind eye” to allegations of illegal working practices in its UK factories.
Rishi Sunak says ‘tough choices ahead’ for UK economy and won’t deny tax rises needed to repair coronavirus damage
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Rishi Sunak says ‘tough choices ahead’ for UK economy and won’t deny tax rises needed to repair coronavirus damage
Rishi Sunak refused to deny he would have to raise taxes to help the economy deal with the impact of coronavirus as he signalled there will be “tough choices ahead”.
Ministers should be fixing Universal Credit, not glossing over its huge problems
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
Ministers should be fixing Universal Credit, not glossing over its huge problems
Instead of listening to the people affected and the organisations supporting them the DWP seems intent on propping up the system’s five-week delay
Boris Johnson promises ‘independent inquiry’ into Covid-19 response but says now is not the ‘right moment’
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Boris Johnson promises ‘independent inquiry’ into Covid-19 response but says now is not the ‘right moment’
Boris Johnson has committed to holding an “independent inquiry” into the Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic but has warned against holding one “in the middle” of the fight against the disease.
PMQs: Boris Johnson says there’s ‘no magic wand’ to stop aviation job losses as Keir Starmer demands more help
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PMQs: Boris Johnson says there’s ‘no magic wand’ to stop aviation job losses as Keir Starmer demands more help
Boris Johnson has said there is “no magic wand” to stop job losses in aviation after thousands of redundancies were announced in the sector.
Priti Patel says it was ‘absolutely right’ to wait until June to bring in coronavirus quarantine in committee clash with Yvette Cooper
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Priti Patel says it was ‘absolutely right’ to wait until June to bring in coronavirus quarantine in committee clash with Yvette Cooper
Priti Patel has said it was “absolutely right” for the Government to wait until June to bring in quarantine measures for all international arrivals to the UK.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow unveils further measures to keep the UK’s front door COVID-secure
Heathrow rolls out raft of anti-viral measures at key touchpoints to protect passengers, reducing the risk of transmission when travelling.
Making travel safer, healthier, and more efficient Partner content
Coronavirus
By Leidos
Making travel safer, healthier, and more efficient
As more travellers return to airports, how can technological solutions support a frictionless, secure and healthy travel experience?
Matt Hancock says government ‘not proposing’ to order masks in offices after move to enforce them in shops
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Matt Hancock says government ‘not proposing’ to order masks in offices after move to enforce them in shops
Ministers have rejected plans to ask people in offices to wear masks because they would not give “that much protection” from coronavirus, the Health Secretary has said.
Rishi Sunak orders capital gains tax review as Treasury faces spiralling coronavirus bill
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Rishi Sunak orders capital gains tax review as Treasury faces spiralling coronavirus bill
Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of capital gains tax as the Treasury grapples with a soaring bill for tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025