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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
The House Live
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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The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
Tory MPs Criticise 'Flawed' Renters Reform Bill As Legislation Set To Sail Through Commons
Tory MPs Criticise "Flawed" Renters Reform Bill As Legislation Set To Sail Through Commons
Home affairs
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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: Racism and inequality could play a part in BAME deaths, leaked report suggests
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Racism and inequality could play a part in BAME deaths, leaked report suggests
A leaked report suggests discrimination and inequality could play a part in the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on BAME communities.
The 'fire and rehire' practices at British Airways are immoral and should be illegal
Coronavirus
By Gavin Newlands MP
The 'fire and rehire' practices at British Airways are immoral and should be illegal
Under the cover of the coronavirus crisis, BA have threatened to fire tens of thousands of their staff and rehire them on worse pay and conditions. This cannot be acceptable in the UK in 2020
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England as non-essential shops reopen on 15 June - independent watchdog comment
Passengers urgently need clear information from Government and operators.
Britain formally rejects Brexit extension as Michael Gove confirms border checks u-turn
Coronavirus
Britain formally rejects Brexit extension as Michael Gove confirms border checks u-turn
Britain has formally notified the European Union that it will not extend the Brexit transition period — as Michael Gove confirmed a major shift in the UK’s stance on border checks from next year.
President Macron exempt from coronavirus quarantine during UK visit, Number 10 confirms
Coronavirus
President Macron exempt from coronavirus quarantine during UK visit, Number 10 confirms
French President Emmanuel Macron will not be subject to the UK's coronavirus quarantine rules when he visits later this month, Number 10 has confirmed.
Poorest people in England more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus as richest, new figures show
Coronavirus
Poorest people in England more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus as richest, new figures show
The poorest people in England are more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus than those living in the richest areas, bleak new figures have shown.
Let Parliament staff photograph MPs who breach social distancing rules, unions demand
Coronavirus
By Matt Honeycombe-Foster
Let Parliament staff photograph MPs who breach social distancing rules, unions demand
Parliamentary staff should be able to name and shame MPs who breach coronavirus social distancing guidelines at work, trade unions are demanding.
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Patients not seeking help elsewhere as A&E attendances drop
Responding to the publication of May’s performance figures for A&E’s in England, President of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Katherine Henderson said:
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
What might a green recovery from Covid-19 look like?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
What might a green recovery from Covid-19 look like?
The term ‘green recovery’ has gained increasing traction as the economic fallout from Covid-19 has become apparent. As the economy entered a slump, there were increasing pressures from campaigners, think tanks, Whitehall and now even royalty (Prince Charles) for the Government to prioritise low carbon solutions in the UK’s economic recovery.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Green recovery is impossible without tackling Britain’s leaky homes and buildings, coalition of leading business groups warns
Tackling the UK’s leaky housing and building stock must be a central part of the UK’s stimulus to recover from Covid-19, says the collaboration of leading cross-industry organisations and businesses, The Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group.
Britain suffers record 20% hit to GDP as coronavirus economic crisis takes hold
Coronavirus
Britain suffers record 20% hit to GDP as coronavirus economic crisis takes hold
Britain’s economy has suffered the largest monthly contraction on record as the coronavirus sent vast swathes of the country into shutdown, new figures show.
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Coronavirus
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Ministers have been urged to explain a “lack of transparency” after it emerged that a second report into the impact of Covid-19 on people from black and minority ethnic communities has not been published.
Young people with learning difficulties left ‘open to abuse’ in coronavirus detention, MPs and peers warn
Coronavirus
Young people with learning difficulties left ‘open to abuse’ in coronavirus detention, MPs and peers warn
Young adults with learning difficulties being kept in detention are "highly vulnerable" to abuse during the pandemic, a group of MPs and peers have warned.
Coronavirus: UK on the brink of youth unemployment crisis, TUC warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: UK on the brink of youth unemployment crisis, TUC warns
The UK is on the brink of a youth unemployment crisis thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, union chiefs have warned.
Coronavirus: 25,000 people discharged from hospitals to care homes before government started routine testing
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 25,000 people discharged from hospitals to care homes before government started routine testing
Twenty-five thousand people were discharged from hospital into care homes before the Government started testing all patients entering care homes and not just those with symptoms.
Matt Hancock claims NHS Test and Trace has ‘beat my expectations’ despite third of cases not contacted
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock claims NHS Test and Trace has ‘beat my expectations’ despite third of cases not contacted
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has insisted the NHS Test and Trace scheme is outperforming expectation despite a third of positive coronavirus cases not being contacted.
Ministers announce plans to end privatisation of probation services in major overhaul of Grayling-era reforms
Coronavirus
Ministers announce plans to end privatisation of probation services in major overhaul of Grayling-era reforms
Ministers have announced plans to nationalise probation services in England and Wales, marking an end to reforms brought in by former Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
Third of people with coronavirus not contacted by NHS Test and Trace as boss admits it is 'not gold standard'
Coronavirus
Third of people with coronavirus not contacted by NHS Test and Trace as boss admits it is 'not gold standard'
A third of people in England diagnosed with coronavirus could not be contacted by the new NHS Test and Trace system, it has been revealed.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow announces that employment levels no longer sustainable, as Government launches 14-day quarantine
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Criminal justice system failing disabled people
Equality watchdog says criminal justice system is failing and leaving disabled citizens “bewildered”
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson faces Tory two metre pressure as Keir Starmer demands schools plan
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson faces Tory two metre pressure as Keir Starmer demands schools plan
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer says it is ‘ridiculous’ that betting shops can reopen while schools stay shut
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer says it is ‘ridiculous’ that betting shops can reopen while schools stay shut
Keir Starmer has said it is “ridiculous” that betting shops and theme parks are able to reopen next week while schools in England remain shut.
Conservative pressure mounts for Boris Johnson to ditch ‘impossible’ two metre coronavirus rule
Coronavirus
Conservative pressure mounts for Boris Johnson to ditch ‘impossible’ two metre coronavirus rule
Boris Johnson is under growing Conservative pressure to reduce the two metre social distancing rule in a bid to save the hospitality industry and allow schools to reopen.
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The road to proactive government
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Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024