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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
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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
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
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
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?
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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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Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
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Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
The Home Secretary is set to unveil further details of the UK’s post-Brexit immigration system on Monday.
Nicola Sturgeon hints at 14-day quarantine for English arrivals in Scotland but insists move is ‘not political’
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Nicola Sturgeon hints at 14-day quarantine for English arrivals in Scotland but insists move is ‘not political’
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested that people from England travelling to Scotland could be required to quarantine for 14 days, but insists the motivation behind the plans is “not political”.
Michael Gove says people should go back to work ‘to fire up the economy’ after months of lockdown
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Michael Gove says people should go back to work ‘to fire up the economy’ after months of lockdown
People should go back to work “wherever they can” in order to get the British economy “fired up again” after months of lockdown, Michael Gove has said.
Labour backs mandatory face masks in England’s shops to ‘get confidence back into the system’
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Labour backs mandatory face masks in England’s shops to ‘get confidence back into the system’
Labour would back making it compulsory for people to wear face masks in shops in England, frontbencher Lucy Powell has said.
Ministers could soften public transport curbs in bid to get Britain back to work
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Ministers could soften public transport curbs in bid to get Britain back to work
The Government is looking to ease coronavirus restrictions on public transport in a bid to get the country back to work and help the flagging economy, it has emerged.
Exclusive: Government urged to boost help for carers as figures reveal 35,000 of its own staff look after dependents
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Exclusive: Government urged to boost help for carers as figures reveal 35,000 of its own staff look after dependents
The Government has been urged to step up the financial help offered to carers after figures revealed more than 35,000 of its own workers look after dependents.
UK confirms it won’t join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over lack of say
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UK confirms it won’t join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over lack of say
The UK government has told the European Union it will not take part in the bloc’s bid to secure a coronavirus vaccine.
Boris Johnson tells Brits to ‘go back to work if you can’ after months of lockdown
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Boris Johnson tells Brits to ‘go back to work if you can’ after months of lockdown
Boris Johnson has told the country to “go back to work if you can”, in a marked shift in the Government’s message on the coronavirus lockdown.
Boris Johnson says Government will be ‘very insistent’ about people using face coverings in shops
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Boris Johnson says Government will be ‘very insistent’ about people using face coverings in shops
Boris Johnson has said the Government will be “very insistent” on the use of face coverings in shops and other public spaces, but appeared to rule out making them mandatory.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
National Chair slams spate of ‘seriously damaging’ anti-police reports
John Apter calls for more media support as he warns biased reporting risks impeding recruitment drive
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia organisations united in One Dementia Voice call on Government to avert hidden catastrophe - allowing family carers to visit Care Homes
The evidence is stark – data shows a 52% surge in deaths among people with dementia since lockdown, beyond those caused by the virus.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
First COVID-19 case in North West Syria: fears of rapid outbreak in this densely populated area
Sonia Khush, Save the Children Syria Response Director said:
Labour warns BAME women will be hard-hit by ongoing beauty treatment curbs as lockdown eases
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Labour warns BAME women will be hard-hit by ongoing beauty treatment curbs as lockdown eases
Black, asian and minority ethnic women working in the beauty sector could be particularly hard hit by ongoing coronavirus restrictions on a host of treatments, Labour has warned.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Stamp duty holiday helps the wider construction industry
Many people have criticised the Chancellor's stamp duty holiday for including second home owners and investors and while this appears an oversight on the part of the Government, those critics should think more deeply about this decision.
For countries in Africa suffering from conflict, Covid-19 is another strain on health systems already struggling to cope
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By Harriett Baldwin MP
For countries in Africa suffering from conflict, Covid-19 is another strain on health systems already struggling to cope
Existing humanitarian programmes must adapt to ensure development on primary health care, clean water, sanitation and vaccination continues.
Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses
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Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses
A cross-party group of MPs is calling on the BBC not to scrap the Politics Live show.
The Chancellor’s statement is a good start, but what next for energy efficiency policy? Partner content
Coronavirus
By ROCKWOOL UK
The Chancellor’s statement is a good start, but what next for energy efficiency policy?
While the Chancellor’s announcement this week is a step in the right direction, more must be done to ensure we reach our net zero goals and deliver a truly green recovery.
Vaccine nationalism: Could a Covid-19 vaccine be withheld from the public?
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By Dods Monitoring
Vaccine nationalism: Could a Covid-19 vaccine be withheld from the public?
The race to find a vaccine is on – but with China and the US refusing to participate in multilateral approaches, what is the role of Global Britain?
Britain ‘turns down chance to join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme’
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Britain ‘turns down chance to join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme’
The UK Government has reportedly rejected the chance to join a European Union-run coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over “costly delays”.
Universal Credit claims could cost Government as much as the benefits it replaced, new report finds
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Universal Credit claims could cost Government as much as the benefits it replaced, new report finds
Universal Credit may end up costing the government as much to distribute as the benefits system it replaced, a new report has found.
Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’ as Matt Hancock hints at payrise for workforce
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Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’ as Matt Hancock hints at payrise for workforce
The Government wants to let people visit their loved ones in care homes again in the “next few days”, the Health Secretary has announced.
Indoor gyms and pools to reopen in England from 25 July in latest coronavirus lockdown easing move, Culture Secretary confirms
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Indoor gyms and pools to reopen in England from 25 July in latest coronavirus lockdown easing move, Culture Secretary confirms
Indoor gyms and pools in England will be allowed to reopen from 25 July, the Culture Secretary has confirmed.
Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis
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Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis
Labour has accused the Government of “betraying” older people after the BBC announced it will press ahead with ending free TV licences following a two-month reprieve for the coronavirus pandemic.
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
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Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Theresa May has urged bosses to consider whether any of their workers might suffer from domestic abuse before making them work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025