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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
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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.
Coronavirus news
Indoor gyms and pools to reopen in England from 25 July in latest coronavirus lockdown easing move, Culture Secretary confirms
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS report on the impact of Covid-19 on carers
New figures today published by the Office for National Statistics have revealed that more people have been helping others outside their household through the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus
By Unite
Unite’s Len McCluskey on chancellor’s summer statement
No gimmicks, no spin – people wanted serious action to protect their jobs and incomes and on a scale up to the enormous test before our country.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Call for ‘inspirational’ young vets to enter the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
Following the success of The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award in 2019, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Zoetis are delighted to announce that The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 is now open for nominations, inviting you to join with them in celebrating inspirational early-career vets who are making a difference through their day to day work.
Rishi Sunak says some firms who were not planning to lay off staff will still bank £1,000 job retention bonus
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Rishi Sunak says some firms who were not planning to lay off staff will still bank £1,000 job retention bonus
Some companies who were not planning to make staff redundant will still bank the Government’s £1,000-a-head job retention bonus, Rishi Sunak has acknowledged.
Coronavirus: cost of pandemic fight nears £190bn — including ‘eye-watering’ £15bn on PPE for frontline staff
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Coronavirus: cost of pandemic fight nears £190bn — including ‘eye-watering’ £15bn on PPE for frontline staff
The Government has spent almost £190bn combating the coronavirus pandemic since March, Treasury figures show.
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Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Further support for reskilling the existing workforce is crucial, particularly as we move to a green jobs’ revolution
As we emerge from the pandemic, we must see the government taking a flexible approach in their response to returning us to a prosperous economy. The engineering and technology sectors are vital to this.
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Coronavirus
By IKEA
More ambitious measures need to be introduced for the UK to successfully deliver Net Zero by 2050
IKEA is taking action, but the Government can enable more businesses to drive positive changes for people and planet.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to Chancellor's latest budget measures
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has positively responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of the intention to scale up construction projects in a bid to kickstart the post COVID-19 economy.
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Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Casinos 'standing by' to aid economic recovery but must be given green light to re-open in July
Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month.
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Coronavirus
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
A £3bn investment in improving our homes and public buildings is a much-needed boost to the insulation industry
The funding is a welcome first step and gives business confidence to create much-needed jobs whilst providing an incentive and support to consumers to decarbonise their homes right across the country.
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the Chancellor's summer economic update
Following today's statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the BSA makes the following comments:
At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget
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At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget
On Wednesday the Chancellor delivered a 'Summer Economic Update' in the Commons focusing on measures to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisis. Here's what was announced:
Coronavirus
By SSE
More is needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery
Funding for green homes and energy efficiency is a welcome boost but more action will be needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery.
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Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant
The British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant announced by the chancellor today.
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
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Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Anneliese Dodds has accused the Chancellor of putting off the "big decisions" by failing to present a full Budget.
Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis
“We will not be defined by this crisis, but by our response to it.”
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry is concerned that no accelerated rail infrastructure projects were mentioned by the Chancellor
Although today’s plan set out a strong strategy for job retention, many in the railway industry will be disappointed that Chancellor Rishi Sunak didn’t mention anything about new rail infrastructure in his speech.
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
APM responds to Chancellor's announcement
We welcome the general intent behind the Chancellor’s package for economic restart. It is clear that despite the scale of the measures announced, there will be a need to revise and develop further measures to adapt to the challenges ahead, both in the short term and long term.
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
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Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
People will be able to claim 50% off their meals in pubs and restaurants in August as part of plans to boost the flagging hospitality industry, Rishi Sunak has announced.
Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough
The Chancellor has unveiled a new "jobs retention bonus" to incentivise employers to bring back staff from furlough.
Boris Johnson says he takes ‘full responsibility’ after coronavirus care home comments — as Keir Starmer claims lack of apology ‘rubs salt in the wounds’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he takes ‘full responsibility’ after coronavirus care home comments — as Keir Starmer claims lack of apology ‘rubs salt in the wounds’
Boris Johnson has said he takes “full responsibility” for deaths in the country’s care homes amid an angry backlash to his claim that providers “didn’t really follow the procedures“.
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The road to proactive government
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
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