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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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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
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
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Planning permission extension is good news for housebuilders
The NFB welcomes the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announcement that consented sites, with an expiry date between 23 March 2020 and 31 December 2020 will see their consent extended to 1 April 2021.
No Recourse to Public Funds has long stoked division and hostility — now it’s leaving families destitute in a pandemic
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
No Recourse to Public Funds has long stoked division and hostility — now it’s leaving families destitute in a pandemic
No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) are a blight on our country’s reputation and represent a divisive, hostile agenda with deliberately racist aims.
Government to set out plans next week for 'full return of every single child' to school in September
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Government to set out plans next week for 'full return of every single child' to school in September
Detailed plans for "a full return of every single child" to school in September will be set out by the government next week.
Downing Street to keep plans to relax Sunday trading rules ‘under review’ amid revolt by Tory MPs
Coronavirus
Downing Street to keep plans to relax Sunday trading rules ‘under review’ amid revolt by Tory MPs
Downing Street has said it will keep plans to relax Sunday trading rules “under review” after Tory MPs threatened to revolt over the measure.
No car-crash interviews, bad sandwiches or warm wine: what political insiders really think about the cancellation of party conference
Coronavirus
No car-crash interviews, bad sandwiches or warm wine: what political insiders really think about the cancellation of party conference
September is a big month in the Westminster calendar. Each autumn sees politicos in their droves pack their weekend bags, don their lanyards and stock up on Lemsip in a bid to stave off the dreaded conference cold.
As China expands its authoritarian military influence across the world, the West must face up to a new Sputnik moment
Coronavirus
By Tobias Ellwood
As China expands its authoritarian military influence across the world, the West must face up to a new Sputnik moment
Beijing is deliberately shunning international accountability and rules, and now the UK needs to face up to the serious questions about Huawei, 5G and our security
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to retrofitting housing stock article
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have responded to Lord Teverson’s calls for the government to scale up the retrofit agenda in the UK.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society demands dementia representation on Government's social care taskforce
Kate Lee, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Monday, June 22.
Sellafield hits the restart button Partner content
Coronavirus
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield hits the restart button
The nuclear site begins a cautious exit from lockdown.
The energy sector can power a sustainable, green recovery. Here’s how Partner content
Coronavirus
By Energy UK
The energy sector can power a sustainable, green recovery. Here’s how
Big ambitious infrastructure programmes to upgrade our housing, decarbonise transport and create a modern flexible energy system, along with the development of industrial clusters based around new low carbon technologies, will provide exactly the scale of economic stimulus we need.
‘At least 50’ Tory MPs would oppose plan to rip up Sunday trading laws, Boris Johnson is warned
Coronavirus
‘At least 50’ Tory MPs would oppose plan to rip up Sunday trading laws, Boris Johnson is warned
Boris Johnson’s plan to lift the six-hour cap on Sunday shop opening hours could be heading for trouble amid warnings that at least 50 Tory MPs will vote against them.
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Coronavirus
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Construction sites could see longer working hours to help them maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, ministers have said.
Coronavirus: DWP ‘must not ignore’ people claiming legacy benefits after Universal Credit boost
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: DWP ‘must not ignore’ people claiming legacy benefits after Universal Credit boost
The Government must boost a host of legacy welfare benefits to help people cope with the coronavirus crisis, MPs have said.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to unveil findings of two-metre rule review this week
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to unveil findings of two-metre rule review this week
Boris Johnson will announce the findings of the Government review into the two-metre coronavirus social distancing rule this week, it has been confirmed.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock suggests people might have to register before going to the pub
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock suggests people might have to register before going to the pub
Matt Hancock has suggested people might have to register before going to the pub under new plans for easing the coronavirus lockdown.
Rishi Sunak reportedly mulling VAT cut to boost economy amid coronavirus slump
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak reportedly mulling VAT cut to boost economy amid coronavirus slump
Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a VAT cut to get the economy moving as the UK continues to emerge from lockdown.
Coronavirus: 2m distancing rule could be relaxed this week, ministers suggest
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 2m distancing rule could be relaxed this week, ministers suggest
The two-metre social distancing rule could be relaxed this week following a review of safety implications, ministers have hinted.
Teachers urged to curtail summer holiday as experts warn of looming child mental health crisis
Coronavirus
Teachers urged to curtail summer holiday as experts warn of looming child mental health crisis
Teachers are being urged to curtail their summer holiday to help get schools ready to re-open, as experts claim the UK faces a looming child mental health crisis.
No child should miss out on their education because they are on the wrong side of the digital divide
Coronavirus
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
No child should miss out on their education because they are on the wrong side of the digital divide
The Government must ensure that any child who is entitled free school meals has internet access and adequate devices at home.
University challenge: the coronavirus funding crisis facing UK higher education
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
University challenge: the coronavirus funding crisis facing UK higher education
Like many sectors, the UK’s higher education system faces unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus crisis. With campuses emptying overnight, and incomes for the next academic year expected to drop significantly, the future looks highly uncertain. But can universities bounce back?
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
JCVI includes dementia in priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination
Boris Johnson says ‘watch this space’ on lowering two-metre social distancing as he tells public to start being ‘less apprehensive’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says ‘watch this space’ on lowering two-metre social distancing as he tells public to start being ‘less apprehensive’
Boris Johnson has urged people to “watch this space” on the Government’s two-metre social distancing guidance as he called on the public to be “less apprehensive” about coronavirus.
Coronavirus alert level should finally move down from Level 4 to Level 3, say UK’s chief medical officers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus alert level should finally move down from Level 4 to Level 3, say UK’s chief medical officers
The official coronavirus alert level should finally move down from Level 4 to Level 3, according to the UK’s chief medical officers.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025