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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?
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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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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
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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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Barry Gardiner 'wrong' to break social distancing rules at Black Lives Matter rally, says Keir Starmer
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Barry Gardiner 'wrong' to break social distancing rules at Black Lives Matter rally, says Keir Starmer
Labour MP Barry Gardiner was wrong to break social distancing guidelines while attending a Black Lives Matter rally, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Universal Credit is one of the success stories of the coronavirus crisis
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By Will Quince MP
Universal Credit is one of the success stories of the coronavirus crisis
The Department for Work and Pensions has worked tirelessly to ensure people get the support they need in this crisis – to say otherwise is a shameless political stunt
Keir Starmer backs police who take the knee during Black Lives Matters protests
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Keir Starmer backs police who take the knee during Black Lives Matters protests
Sir Keir Starmer has backed police officers who choose to take the knee during Black Lives Matter protests.
Vulnerable people face 'impossible choice between job or health', warns Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds
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Vulnerable people face 'impossible choice between job or health', warns Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds
Vulnerable people forced to shield against coronavirus for their own safety could face a "furlough cliff edge" unless ministers fix gaps in the scheme, Labour are warning.
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By NASUWT
Staff in schools need action, not warm words from Government, says the NASUWT
Commenting on the Government’s response to the outcomes of the Expert Advisory Group on education staff wellbeing, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT – The Teacher’s Union, said
The Breakfast Briefing: Tory anger as slave trader statue toppled, Boris eyes China crackdown PLUS Diane Abbott on welfare after Corbyn
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The Breakfast Briefing: Tory anger as slave trader statue toppled, Boris eyes China crackdown PLUS Diane Abbott on welfare after Corbyn
Matt Hancock says Government has hit target to offer coronavirus test kits to every care home
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Matt Hancock says Government has hit target to offer coronavirus test kits to every care home
Labour has accused the Government of being “too slow to act” as Matt Hancock said coronavirus tests had now been “delivered” to every care home serving the over-65s.
Coronavirus: Ministers draft in business chiefs for economic recovery plan as Boris Johnson ‘eyes July relaunch speech’
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Coronavirus: Ministers draft in business chiefs for economic recovery plan as Boris Johnson ‘eyes July relaunch speech’
The Government is drafting in business leaders and top academics in a bid to help the UK weather the economic storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus quarantine of all UK arrivals to begin as airlines mount legal action
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Coronavirus quarantine of all UK arrivals to begin as airlines mount legal action
The Government’s compulsory 14-day quarantine of all international arrivals to the UK is set to come into force on Monday — as airlines branded the measures “disproportionate and unfair”.
UK Government ‘cost lives’ by not locking down earlier, top scientist claims
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UK Government ‘cost lives’ by not locking down earlier, top scientist claims
The UK government “cost lives” by failing to lockdown the country earlier when the coronavirus pandemic hit, a top scientist has claimed.
Black Lives Matter demonstrations 'undoubtedly a risk' for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock says
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Black Lives Matter demonstrations 'undoubtedly a risk' for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock says
Black Lives Matter demonstrations are "undoubtedly a risk" for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock has said.
Boris Johnson orders ministers to 'accelerate end to lockdown' to avoid millions of job losses
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Boris Johnson orders ministers to 'accelerate end to lockdown' to avoid millions of job losses
Boris Johnson has reportedly ordered ministers to speed up plans for easing the lockdown amid fears that millions of jobs could be lost.
PM urged to ‘ditch political rhetoric’ amid fears of coronavirus second wave – as Keir Starmer narrows gap in polls
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PM urged to ‘ditch political rhetoric’ amid fears of coronavirus second wave – as Keir Starmer narrows gap in polls
NHS bosses are pleading with Boris Johnson to put in place a comprehensive plan to tackle a second wave of coronavirus infections, reports say.
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Employers in the North West must pause school reopening plans as R number rises
The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, has written to a number of local authorities in the North West urging them to reconsider their plans to continue with the wider reopening of schools in the light of reports that the regional COVID-19 R number calculated for the North West has increased to 1.01. This means that the virus could be growing again in the region.
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
As coronavirus hardship sets in, the ever-rising growth in debt, poverty, and help from food banks will continue
Face masks to be compulsory for all hospital visitors, patients and staff, Health Secretary reveals
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Face masks to be compulsory for all hospital visitors, patients and staff, Health Secretary reveals
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced all NHS staff in England will need to wear surgical-grade masks from 15 June to reduce transmission of coronavirus in hospitals.
Covid-19: Halt on evictions for private tenants extended for two months
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Covid-19: Halt on evictions for private tenants extended for two months
The halt on evictions from social and private rented properties has been extended for another two months, the Government has revealed.
WATCH MPs' 1km Mogg conga, Priti Patel defends quarantine plan and Tory MP warns over 'inflaming' racial tension - catch up on the week in Westminster
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By Eleanor Langford
WATCH MPs' 1km Mogg conga, Priti Patel defends quarantine plan and Tory MP warns over "inflaming" racial tension - catch up on the week in Westminster
Catch up on the week in Parliament with our three-minute roundup
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
VAT Reverse Charge delay is common sense
The Treasury have announced that the introduction of the ‘VAT Reverse Charge’ is now going to be delayed for a further five months, to 1st March 2021.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB Events - Face to Face v Virtual
COVID-19 impacted every sector and everyone in the UK and across the world. Sporting events, concerts and all social contact was stopped or minimised. The National Federation of Builders event programme was no exception. Events planned needed to be postponed or the way they were delivered to members changed.
Coronavirus: Number 10 defends making masks compulsory on public transport but not in shops
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Coronavirus: Number 10 defends making masks compulsory on public transport but not in shops
The Government has defended making it compulsory for Brits to wear masks on public transport in the coming weeks while not asking the same in shops.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
ONS report shows a 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments
A new report on death registrations not associated with COVID-19 from the ONS has given insight into the number of excess dementia deaths in England and Wales during the pandemic.
We must take climate justice seriously, time is running out
Coronavirus
By Anna McMorrin MP
We must take climate justice seriously, time is running out
The great injustice is that they are the ones that suffer the most and yet are the least responsible. We are in a race against time and unless we take climate justice seriously, we will be doing the world a great disservice.
Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
As we strive to recover from the effects of Covid-19 on our economy, it gives us an important opportunity to do things differently.
The IET have responded to Wera Hobhouse's article on The House Live.
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Parliament's People Awards
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