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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
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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
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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
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By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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Inside The Founding Of Jeremy Corbyn's New Party: 'End This Horrible Power Struggle'
Inside The Founding Of Jeremy Corbyn's New Party: "End This Horrible Power Struggle"
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Who Is Running In Labour’s Deputy Leader Race
Who Is Running In Labour’s Deputy Leader Race
Political parties
Nigel Farage Promises Huge Cuts To Welfare Budget
Nigel Farage Promises Huge Cuts To Welfare Budget
Political parties
'Morgan Is Taking Over': What We Learned From Keir Starmer's Major Reshuffle
"Morgan Is Taking Over": What We Learned From Keir Starmer's Major Reshuffle
Political parties
Keir Starmer Carries Out Major Cabinet Reshuffle After Angela Rayner Resignation
Keir Starmer Carries Out Major Cabinet Reshuffle After Angela Rayner Resignation
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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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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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’
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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
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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.
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
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By Georgina Bailey
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Ben Wallace should have spent the past few months working on the largest defence and foreign affairs review since the Cold War. Instead, he’s been mobilising thousands of troops to support the Covid-19 response. The defence secretary speaks to Georgina Bailey about the future of the Integrated Review, and why our Armed Forces should be celebrated as well as the NHS
Coronavirus has slowed removal of deadly Grenfell-style cladding even further, watchdog warns
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Coronavirus has slowed removal of deadly Grenfell-style cladding even further, watchdog warns
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed already slow progress in removing deadly Grenfell-style cladding from other residential high-rise buildings, a watchdog has warned.
NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
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NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
The NHS contact tracing app will be ditched after trials found it detected only 4% of contacts on iPhones.
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
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Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Labour MP Dawn Butler has told the Government it must get its “knee off the neck” of the BAME community and take action in the wake of protests against systemic racism.
Matt Hancock set to announce NHS contact tracing app will be ditched for new model
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Matt Hancock set to announce NHS contact tracing app will be ditched for new model
Matt Hancock is expected to announce the NHS will scrap the current version of its contact tracing app in favour of a new model, it has been reported.
Sadiq Khan urges Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops
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Sadiq Khan urges Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops
Sadiq Khan has called on Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops and enclosed public spaces.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society responds to the ADASS Budget Survey 2020
Following the publication of the Association of Directors of Adults Social Services Budget Survey 2020, which shows the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on adult social care, Alzheimer’s Society comments:
The Breakfast Briefing: MP staff blast plan to tackle bullying, Macron in town PLUS fresh social care warning
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The Breakfast Briefing: MP staff blast plan to tackle bullying, Macron in town PLUS fresh social care warning
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Thursday, June 18.
Coronavirus: care homes will ‘go to the wall’ without extra government help, chiefs warn
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Coronavirus: care homes will ‘go to the wall’ without extra government help, chiefs warn
Social care providers will go under unless “significant” extra funding is given to local authorities struggling to cope with the coronavirus crisis, a new report has warned.
Boris Johnson to meet Emmanuel Macron as pair mark French Resistance anniversary amid Covid-19 pandemic
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Boris Johnson to meet Emmanuel Macron as pair mark French Resistance anniversary amid Covid-19 pandemic
Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron will mark the 80th anniversary of the French Resistance when they meet in London today amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour urges government to roll out weekly coronavirus tests for all NHS and care staff
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Labour urges government to roll out weekly coronavirus tests for all NHS and care staff
Labour has called on the Government to introduce routine testing for all NHS and social care staff to help minimise the transmission of the disease.
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
The former head of the Royal Navy has urged ministers to create “safe corridors” to end the "humanitarian disaster" facing seafarers stranded across the globe.
Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app ‘not a priority’ and may not be ready until winter, minister confirms
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Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app ‘not a priority’ and may not be ready until winter, minister confirms
A much-heralded app to trace the contacts of people with coronavirus may not be ready until the winter and is no longer a government “priority”, a health minister has confirmed.
Number 10 claims it has 'no plans' to end pension triple lock amid reports Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping key Tory pledge
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Number 10 claims it has 'no plans' to end pension triple lock amid reports Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping key Tory pledge
Number 10 has claimed it has "no plans" to end the pension triple lock following reports Rishi Sunak was considering scrapping the Conservative manifesto guarantee.
PMQs: Keir Starmer refuses to say he backs schools re-opening amid row with Boris Johnson on child poverty
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PMQs: Keir Starmer refuses to say he backs schools re-opening amid row with Boris Johnson on child poverty
Sir Keir Starmer refused to say if Labour backed schools re-opening amid a Commons row with Boris Johnson on child poverty.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow assists local fight against COVID-19
Thousands of face masks donated to local NHS teams to continue helping in the fight against COVID-19 and Heathrow continues to support local schools with donations of laptops to aid remote learning, digital resources and barriers to aid in students’ social distancing.
Matt Hancock blames Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe for embarrassing Marcus Rashford TV mix-up
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Matt Hancock blames Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe for embarrassing Marcus Rashford TV mix-up
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has apologised after calling Marcus Rashford “Daniel” as he attempted to praise the England star for his campaigning on free school meals.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Job insecurity is the biggest barrier to home ownership for the first time in a decade
Buyers state job insecurity as the biggest barrier to home ownership (65%) compared to 35% in March 2020), overtaking ‘raising a deposit’ (40%) for the first time in 10 years.
The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
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The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Wednesday, June 17.
Supporting children at risk of hunger over the holidays should not be a one-off intervention
Coronavirus
By Christian Wakeford MP
Supporting children at risk of hunger over the holidays should not be a one-off intervention
The Government should build on this initial announcement and commit to funding free school food provision schemes for all children at risk of hunger, during every school holiday.
Keir Starmer warns thousands of jobs ‘on the line’ as Labour demands coronavirus rescue package for aviation sector
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Keir Starmer warns thousands of jobs ‘on the line’ as Labour demands coronavirus rescue package for aviation sector
The Government is being urged to stop a wave of redundancies in the aviation sector with a “robust” rescue package for firms hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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Parliament's People Awards
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Parliament's People Awards