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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
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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"
Communities
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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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
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.
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Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus
Coronavirus
Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus
Social mobility should be promoted by a dedicated unit according to a new report, which accuses the Government of failing to act on tackling poverty.
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By National Federation of Builders
NFB calls for major reform of CITB and no delay to consensus
Following mounting concerns from members, the National Executive Board of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has unanimously called for major reforms to the CITB in order to support skills in the sector.
It’s time to put tribalism aside – we need a national schools plan to ensure no child is left behind
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By Layla Moran MP
It’s time to put tribalism aside – we need a national schools plan to ensure no child is left behind
We need to do everything we can to prevent a generation of children being left behind forever. It’s time for the government to work with teachers, parents, experts and opposition politicians to develop a clear plan
After coronavirus, we need a Green New Deal to deliver full employment fast
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By Liam Byrne MP
After coronavirus, we need a Green New Deal to deliver full employment fast
Instead of restoring the economy of old, we need to replace it with something better. Here are five big steps for a just, clean, green future.
Jacob Rees-Mogg in climbdown over Commons Covid-19 return as MPs given proxy votes ‘for medical or public health reasons’
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Jacob Rees-Mogg in climbdown over Commons Covid-19 return as MPs given proxy votes ‘for medical or public health reasons’
The Government has changed tack on its plan to only allow MPs who are actively shielding from the coronavirus to let someone else vote on their behalf.
NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
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NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
The NSPCC has accused ministers of "turning a blind eye" towards children impacted by domestic abuse amid soaring numbers of reported cases.
Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
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Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Senior MPs have called on the NHS to take action after it emerged that a surgeon working in London hospitals has been involved with the running of 5G conspiracy groups.
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
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Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Leisure centres across the country could be forced to close their doors forever unless the Government comes up with an emergency support package, ministers have been warned.
Boris Johnson says safari parks and zoos to reopen in latest lockdown easing move
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Boris Johnson says safari parks and zoos to reopen in latest lockdown easing move
Safari parks and zoos in England will be allowed to reopen next week under new plans to ease lockdown restrictions, Boris Johnson is set to announce.
Shops given green light to reopen to help high streets ‘spring back to life’, Alok Sharma confirms
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Shops given green light to reopen to help high streets ‘spring back to life’, Alok Sharma confirms
Non-essential shops will be able to reopen in England next week in a bid to help high streets “spring back to life”, Alok Sharma has confirmed.
Primary schools will not reopen to all pupils before summer holidays, Gavin Williamson confirms
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Primary schools will not reopen to all pupils before summer holidays, Gavin Williamson confirms
Plans to get all primary aged children back in school before the summer holidays have been scrapped by the Government.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
ONS figures show care home deaths still around 49 per cent higher than normal - Alzheimer’s Society comments
Updated figures from the Office for National Statistics today show the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales.
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes reopening of TfL projects
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) supports Transport for London’s announcement that it is reopening rail projects in the capital.
Coronavirus: Excess deaths during pandemic at 63,500 but weekly figure lowest since lockdown, say ONS
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Coronavirus: Excess deaths during pandemic at 63,500 but weekly figure lowest since lockdown, say ONS
The total number of excess deaths recorded during the coronavirus pandemic has passed 63,500 - but the most recent weekly figure is the lowest since lockdown began.
Coronavirus should accelerate action on animal cruelty - not delay it further
Coronavirus
By Luke Pollard MP
Coronavirus should accelerate action on animal cruelty - not delay it further
Increasing prison sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years could save the lives of animals and prevent unspeakable suffering.
Insolvency changes today must not store up problems for tomorrow
Coronavirus
By Lucy Powell MP
Insolvency changes today must not store up problems for tomorrow
The reforms in the Insolvency Bill are only a small part of the rescue and recovery package that businesses need to come through the pandemic.
The Breakfast Briefing: Schools u-turn, Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’, and Japan talks kick off
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The Breakfast Briefing: Schools u-turn, Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’, and Japan talks kick off
Your essential guide to what’s moving in Westminster this morning.
MPs back no-fault divorce bill despite Tory rebellion over ‘undermining marriage’
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MPs back no-fault divorce bill despite Tory rebellion over ‘undermining marriage’
A bill paving the way for “no-fault” divorces in England and Wales has been backed by MPs despite concerns from some Conservatives.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to Government announcement of social care task force
Alzheimer's Society responds to today's Government announcement of new national Covid-19 social care support Taskforce.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Matt Hancock has announced the launch of a new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe' from coronavirus.
Poll shows public would back temporary suspension of Sunday trading curbs as Boris Johnson mulls economic recovery plan
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Poll shows public would back temporary suspension of Sunday trading curbs as Boris Johnson mulls economic recovery plan
Voters would back a temporary easing of Sunday trading laws in a bid to help the retail sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic, a new poll suggests.
Priti Patel rejects calls to ditch migrant welfare curbs during coronavirus after Boris Johnson review hint
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Priti Patel rejects calls to ditch migrant welfare curbs during coronavirus after Boris Johnson review hint
The Home Secretary has ruled out scrapping measures that curb access to a raft of state benefits during the coronavirus pandemic despite the Prime Minister hinting they could be reviewed.
Matt Hancock declares coronavirus ‘in retreat across the land’ after lowest daily death total since pre-lockdown
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Matt Hancock declares coronavirus ‘in retreat across the land’ after lowest daily death total since pre-lockdown
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has declared coronavirus is "in retreat across the land” after the lowest rise in the daily death total since before lockdown began.
Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Coronavirus call to action: Need for mix of classroom and digital learning
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is encouraging schools to continue to build on the successes of digital learning, as they start to re-open across the UK amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Parliament's People Awards
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