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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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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
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
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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
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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.
Coronavirus news
Prepare for ‘real risk’ of second coronavirus wave, health leaders tell Boris Johnson
Coronavirus
Prepare for ‘real risk’ of second coronavirus wave, health leaders tell Boris Johnson
Britain must prepare for the “real risk” of a second wave of the coronavirus, health leaders have warned Boris Johnson, after the Prime Minister confirmed that a raft of lockdown measures will be eased in England.
Disadvantaged workers being ‘failed’ by apprenticeships system, government advisers warn
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Disadvantaged workers being ‘failed’ by apprenticeships system, government advisers warn
Workers from disadvantaged backgrounds are being “left behind” by the UK’s apprenticeships system, the Government’s own social mobility advisers have warned.
Coronavirus pandemic shows UK not ready for climate crisis, stark report claims
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Coronavirus pandemic shows UK not ready for climate crisis, stark report claims
Britain is “acutely vulnerable” to the impacts of climate change and a potential environmental crisis, a leading think tank has warned.
UK faces 'cultural catastrophe' if £100bn industry not supported, cross-party MPs say
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UK faces 'cultural catastrophe' if £100bn industry not supported, cross-party MPs say
The UK faces a "cultural catastrophe" if the £100bn industry is not supported in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, a cross-party group of MPs has warned.
Labour warns number of patients waiting more than six weeks for life-saving tests has rocketed amid coronavirus pandemic
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Labour warns number of patients waiting more than six weeks for life-saving tests has rocketed amid coronavirus pandemic
The number of patients having to wait more than six weeks for potentially life-saving diagnostic tests has skyrocketed amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to new analysis by Labour.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society comments on impact of coronavirus on medical research funding
Hannah Churchill, Research Communications Manager at Alzheimer's Society said:
Boris Johnson 'will not hesitate' to bring back lockdown if coronavirus spikes — as Chris Whitty says two-metre move not ‘risk-free’
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Boris Johnson 'will not hesitate' to bring back lockdown if coronavirus spikes — as Chris Whitty says two-metre move not ‘risk-free’
Boris Johnson says he "will not hesitate" to re-introduce lockdown measures at a local and national level if Covid-19 infection rates spike, after announcing further relaxations on restrictions.
Minister says government ‘aspiring’ to reopen gyms in mid-July as they miss out on latest lockdown easing plan
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Minister says government ‘aspiring’ to reopen gyms in mid-July as they miss out on latest lockdown easing plan
The Government has an “aspiration” to re-open gyms and other indoor leisure centres in mid-July, the Culture Secretary has said.
Daily coronavirus press conferences scrapped by Downing Street after PM unveils easing of lockdown rules
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Daily coronavirus press conferences scrapped by Downing Street after PM unveils easing of lockdown rules
Government press conferences updating the nation on the coronavirus response will no longer be held daily, Downing Street has revealed.
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers to re-open as Boris Johnson unveils biggest easing to lockdown after relaxing 2-metre rule
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Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers to re-open as Boris Johnson unveils biggest easing to lockdown after relaxing 2-metre rule
The hospitality industry will be able to re-open from 4 July as Boris Johnson unveiled the biggest easing of lockdown restrictions yet.
Coronavirus: Social distancing guidelines to be cut from two metres to 'one metre plus'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Social distancing guidelines to be cut from two metres to 'one metre plus'
Social distancing guidelines will be cut from two metres to "one metre plus", as Boris Johnson sets out plans to continue to ease the national lockdown.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
ONS figures show almost 13,000 people who died from Covid-19 had dementia - Alzheimer's Society comments
Updated figures from the Office of National Statistics today show the number of deaths involving COVID-19 in England and Wales from 1 March to 30 May.
Explained: All the key changes to England's coronavirus lockdown announced by Boris Johnson as two-metre rule cut
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Explained: All the key changes to England's coronavirus lockdown announced by Boris Johnson as two-metre rule cut
Boris Johnson has announced a major relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England. But what are the details of the new plans and how will it impact on our day-to-day lives?
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Channel Glass: GGF launches new publications
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Technical Team is continuing to update and add to the Federation’s “best in industry” publications. Following last month’s launch of the Technical Datasheet series on Window Film, the GGF is pleased to introduce the Series 4.6 Channel Glass, which includes five new Technical Datasheets.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Record membership growth despite COVID-19
Since March 2020 the UK has seen an unprecedented period where COVID-19 has impacted the construction sector, with many construction businesses, large and small, being put in very difficult operational positions.
Longer Sunday trading hours would be bad news for workers, with little benefit for the economy
Coronavirus
By Bob Blackman MP
Longer Sunday trading hours would be bad news for workers, with little benefit for the economy
Extending Sunday trading hours would have little economic benefit, and be damaging for the workers who have kept us fed through this pandemic
This year's Windrush celebrations must be a moment of deep national reflection
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By Helen Hayes MP
This year's Windrush celebrations must be a moment of deep national reflection
It is easy for celebration of the Windrush generation to become sentimental. Yet, that is to ignore the hardship and racism they suffered.
Operation CONNECT is making a real difference to the RAF community during the pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By Raytheon UK
Operation CONNECT is making a real difference to the RAF community during the pandemic
Within days of the COVID-19 lockdown being implemented across the country, the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) revolutionised its services to meet the needs of the RAF community, with support from Raytheon UK.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson to unveil lockdown plan, Sajid Javid doubts recovery PLUS coping without party conference
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The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson to unveil lockdown plan, Sajid Javid doubts recovery PLUS coping without party conference
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Tuesday, June 23.
A £20 a week increase in social security support will give families with children the lifeline they need
Coronavirus
By Ian Blackford MP
A £20 a week increase in social security support will give families with children the lifeline they need
An extra £20 a week can help to stop families having to make the choice between paying their bills or feeding their children. It is a question of helping people survive.
Boris Johnson expected to say cinemas and pubs can reopen as two-metre rule scrapped
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Boris Johnson expected to say cinemas and pubs can reopen as two-metre rule scrapped
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm on Tuesday that cinemas, pubs, museums and galleries in England will be allowed to reopen from July 4.
Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions
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Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions
Six select committee chairs have written to the Prime Minister urging him to use the coronavirus economic recovery plan as a chance to also slash carbon emissions.
Coronavirus: Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid urges Rishi Sunak to focus on growth not austerity after pandemic
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Coronavirus: Ex-Chancellor Sajid Javid urges Rishi Sunak to focus on growth not austerity after pandemic
The former Chancellor Sajid Javid is urging his successor Rishi Sunak to focus on growth not austerity when the UK comes out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown curbs for coronavirus 'shielding' group to be eased from July, Matt Hancock confirms
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Lockdown curbs for coronavirus 'shielding' group to be eased from July, Matt Hancock confirms
Restrictions for people in the coronavirus 'shielding' group are set to be eased from early July, Matt Hancock has confirmed.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025