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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
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?
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
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By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry sets out criteria for recovery plan ahead of Government announcement
With the Government set to announce new spending plans on Tuesday 30 June, Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has commented: “The Railway Industry Association and our members welcome all investment in the UK rail network, with rail clearly set to be one of the economic sectors which can support the jobs and GVA needed to drive the recovery.
Government move to axe ban on benefit sanctions branded 'terrible decision'
Coronavirus
Government move to axe ban on benefit sanctions branded 'terrible decision'
The government will not extend the three-month ban on benefit sanctions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, the work and pensions secretary has confirmed.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock could shut Leicester’s schools, public spaces and business in local lockdown after infection spike
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock could shut Leicester’s schools, public spaces and business in local lockdown after infection spike
Matt Hancock could tell Leicester’s council to shut some schools, public spaces and business in a local lockdown to deal with the city's spike in coronavirus.
Gavin Williamson says parents will be fined if they fail to send children back to school
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Gavin Williamson says parents will be fined if they fail to send children back to school
Parents who fail to send their children back to school as lockdown restrictions continue to ease will face fines, Gavin Williamson has warned.
A New Deal for the North will ensure the region thrives after coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Dan Jarvis MP
A New Deal for the North will ensure the region thrives after coronavirus
As we face the biggest economic shock in a generation, we need local leaders to be in the driving seat if our regions are to bounce back and thrive.
Boris Johnson vows ‘Rooseveltian’ revolution to get UK economy out of coronavirus ‘nightmare’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson vows ‘Rooseveltian’ revolution to get UK economy out of coronavirus ‘nightmare’
Boris Johnson has promised to launch a “Rooseveltian” public spending programme in a bid to help Britain recover from the “nightmare” of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson says he’s ditched ‘libertarian’ position on obesity after coronavirus battle
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he’s ditched ‘libertarian’ position on obesity after coronavirus battle
Boris Johnson has admitted that he has ditched his “libertarian” position on whether or not the state should help people tackle obesity after his own brush with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Ministers urged to stave off ‘second wave’ of unemployment with major job creation plan
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Coronavirus: Ministers urged to stave off ‘second wave’ of unemployment with major job creation plan
The Government must take drastic action to stave off a “second wave” of coronavirus-related job losses, a major think tank is warning.
Labour demands ‘Care for Carers’ package to fix ‘inadequate’ mental health support for coronavirus frontline staff
Coronavirus
Labour demands ‘Care for Carers’ package to fix ‘inadequate’ mental health support for coronavirus frontline staff
Labour is calling for the “inadequate” mental health support given to NHS and care staff to be overhauled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson vows £1bn investment in ‘world-class’ school buildings as he begins coronavirus ‘bounce back’ plan
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson vows £1bn investment in ‘world-class’ school buildings as he begins coronavirus ‘bounce back’ plan
Boris Johnson has promised to help England’s schools “bounce back” from the coronavirus pandemic with a £1bn investment package.
With surging domestic abuse incidents during lockdown, ministers must provide proper support for victims
Coronavirus
By Baroness Gale
With surging domestic abuse incidents during lockdown, ministers must provide proper support for victims
What are ministers doing to tackle the additional difficulties that victims of abuse have faced during this crisis?
Boris Johnson pledges billions to grow UK out of coronavirus recession and claims he’s ‘fit as butcher’s dog’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson pledges billions to grow UK out of coronavirus recession and claims he’s ‘fit as butcher’s dog’
Boris Johnson has pledged to “build our way back to health” with a multi-billion spending blitz to grow the UK out of the coronavirus-induced recession.
As we celebrate Global Pride 2020, everyone in the UK should feel safe to be themselves
Coronavirus
By Kemi Badenoch MP
As we celebrate Global Pride 2020, everyone in the UK should feel safe to be themselves
I want us to unite with the ambition of building on the positive work from the last 20 years.
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Coronavirus
By Stephen Morgan MP
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Against the backdrop of the public health emergency and economic crisis, where our Armed Forces continue to go above and beyond in delivering for us, it is important that we deliver for them.
Coronavirus: Government to rip up quarantine rules for some returning Brits in move that will pave way for holidays
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Government to rip up quarantine rules for some returning Brits in move that will pave way for holidays
Ministers are set to give the go-ahead to holidays to France, Greece and Spain under a new government “traffic-light” system that will replace quarantine requirements for a string of destinations.
Coronavirus: Jeremy Hunt demands answers from Boris Johnson over 24-hour test and trace target
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Jeremy Hunt demands answers from Boris Johnson over 24-hour test and trace target
Jeremy Hunt has demanded Boris Johnson provide an update on his plan ensure coronaviurs test results are delivered within 24 hours by the end of June.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB announces winners of its seventh global student challenge
A team from Toronto has been announced as the winner of the seventh annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition, after facing a fiercely competitive international field. The winners are DGC Toronto, a team of four final-year students studying for the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) at George Brown College, a university which also made it to the 2019 finals.
Boris Johnson warns of ‘serious spike’ in coronavirus if people ‘take liberties’ with social distancing after huge crowds flock to beaches
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson warns of ‘serious spike’ in coronavirus if people ‘take liberties’ with social distancing after huge crowds flock to beaches
Boris Johnson has warned the UK faces a "serious spike" in coronavirus infections if people “take liberties” with the rules on social distancing.
Labour refer Robert Jenrick to Commons sleaze watchdog as Westferry planning row rumbles on
Coronavirus
Labour refer Robert Jenrick to Commons sleaze watchdog as Westferry planning row rumbles on
Labour have referred Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to Parliament's standards watchdog as they accused Boris Johnson of trying to sweep the Westferry planning row "under the carpet".
Covid-19 shows that sometimes the worst-case scenario really does happen - we must learn the lessons for defence
Coronavirus
By Julian Lewis MP
Covid-19 shows that sometimes the worst-case scenario really does happen - we must learn the lessons for defence
The coronavirus crisis should serve as a warning not to cut corners when it comes to the safety of our country 
Coronavirus
By Calor Gas
In a post-Covid economy, it’s vital all viable options for decarbonising rural homes are available to consumers
This week’s report from the CCC includes a recommendation that all heating in off-gas grid homes should be low carbon by 2035 - a big challenge for rural householders as the pace of change is much quicker than for urban households.
The Breakfast Briefing: Keir drama over Rebecca Long-Bailey sacking PLUS Matt Hancock threatens to shut down beaches
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Keir drama over Rebecca Long-Bailey sacking PLUS Matt Hancock threatens to shut down beaches
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Friday, June 26.
Has immigration policy contributed to excess BAME deaths from coronavirus?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Has immigration policy contributed to excess BAME deaths from coronavirus?
Windrush, the impact of Covid-19, and the Black Lives Matters movement all speak to a pervasive institutional racism that has had, and continues to have, far-reaching and fatal consequences in our society.
Community organisations have a vital role to play in the coronavirus recovery
Coronavirus
By Karin Smyth MP
Community organisations have a vital role to play in the coronavirus recovery
As we recover from this crisis, we must create a more equal, sustainable and supportive society in which community organisations are supported to have a leading role.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025