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Boris Johnson Is Closing All Travel Corridors With The UK From Monday
Boris Johnson Is Closing All Travel Corridors With The UK From Monday
Coronavirus
Entry into the UK from anywhere in the world will be tightened from 4am on Monday after Boris Johnson announced all travel corridors will be scrapped.
Leading Scientist Says One Of Two Brazilian Coronavirus Variants Has Already Been Detected In The UK
Coronavirus
Leading Scientist Says One Of Two Brazilian Coronavirus Variants Has Already Been Detected In The UK
Yvette Cooper Calls Government A “Chaotic Mess” Over Delay In Demanding A Negative Covid Test At The UK Border
Coronavirus
Yvette Cooper Calls Government A “Chaotic Mess” Over Delay In Demanding A Negative Covid Test At The UK Border
Grant Shapps Announces South America Travel Ban Following Concerns Over New Brazilian Covid Variant
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Announces South America Travel Ban Following Concerns Over New Brazilian Covid Variant
Boris Johnson U-Turns On 24/7 Covid Vaccines And Promises They Will Available “As Soon As We Can”
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson U-Turns On 24/7 Covid Vaccines And Promises They Will Available “As Soon As We Can”
Parents Have Been Told To Bake Their Own Bread With Flour In Free School Meal Food Parcels
Coronavirus
Parents Have Been Told To Bake Their Own Bread With Flour In Free School Meal Food Parcels
Two Thirds Of University Students Say They’re Worried About Affording Rent As Strikes Continue At 50 UK Campuses
Coronavirus
Two Thirds Of University Students Say They’re Worried About Affording Rent As Strikes Continue At 50 UK Campuses
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We must not let the horrors of Covid destroy our health service in the long term
Coronavirus
By Dr Robin Baddeley
We must not let the horrors of Covid destroy our health service in the long term
Long Covid is absolutely debilitating – it’s important suffers are not forgotten
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
Long Covid is absolutely debilitating – it’s important suffers are not forgotten
Ministers cannot ignore the warning signs as care homes risk being overwhelmed again
Coronavirus
By Liz Kendall MP
Ministers cannot ignore the warning signs as care homes risk being overwhelmed again
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Up To 40% Of Fish Sold At A Danish Auction This Year Is from Scottish Boats Avoiding Brexit Chaos In The UK
Up To 40% Of Fish Sold At A Danish Auction This Year Is from Scottish Boats Avoiding Brexit Chaos In The UK
Brexit
Boris Johnson Is Closing All Travel Corridors With The UK From Monday
Boris Johnson Is Closing All Travel Corridors With The UK From Monday
Coronavirus
Let’s stop using the fishing industry as a political football and work together to untangle Brexit red tape
Let’s stop using the fishing industry as a political football and work together to untangle Brexit red tape
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Brexit
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The Culture War Report - 2020
Coronavirus
By Robert Hutton
The Culture War Report - 2020
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit weakens the case for Scottish nationalism
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit weakens the case for Scottish nationalism
He has been at the heart of the Brexit drama from day one. With the end in sight, the Leader of the House of Commons talks to Georgina Bailey about his hopes for an independent United Kingdom, why the Hybrid Parliament won't return, and Christmas at the Rees-Moggs.
Homeless People Face A Winter Of Freezing Streets Or Non Covid-Secure Shelters, The Government Has Been Warned
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Homeless People Face A Winter Of Freezing Streets Or Non Covid-Secure Shelters, The Government Has Been Warned
The government has been warned that a fresh round of funding is needed to avoid homeless people this Winter facing a choice of rough sleeping on the streets as temperatures plummet, or risking exposure to Covid in unsafe night shelters.
Coronavirus news
Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until May 2021 due to coronavirus ‘fallout’
Coronavirus
Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until May 2021 due to coronavirus ‘fallout’
The Liberal Democrats have postponed their leadership election until May 2021 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Ministers must remain answerable for their actions during the Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Lord Newby
Ministers must remain answerable for their actions during the Coronavirus crisis
Throughout this crisis, it is more important than ever that Parliament maintains its role of scrutinising legislation and holding the government to account in its response.
Tobias Ellwood: “We’re moving towards a more populist, nationalistic, isolated post-virus world”
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Tobias Ellwood: “We’re moving towards a more populist, nationalistic, isolated post-virus world”
When the UK emerges from the coronavirus outbreak, Tobias Ellwood believes it will be greeted by a “worsening world”. With geopolitical threats refusing to go away, and “wily adversaries” likely to take advantage of the global crisis, the Defence Committee chair is concerned about the future. He talks to Sebastian Whale.
This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again
Coronavirus
By Lord Fowler
This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again
This is the third national crisis of my lifetime. It is a time for the nation to come together, rather than be pulled apart.
Jeremy Corbyn: Government's coronavirus response shows I was 'absolutely right' on public spending
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn: Government's coronavirus response shows I was 'absolutely right' on public spending
The Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak shows Labour's plans for a huge increase in public spending was "absolutely right", Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
Coronavirus
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
The UK did not take part in an EU scheme to buy more ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak after a mix-up meant the invitation to sign up went missing.
Rishi Sunak unveils £9bn scheme to help self-employed survive coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils £9bn scheme to help self-employed survive coronavirus outbreak
Self-employed people will get 80% of their average salary covered by the Government to help them survive the coronavirus crisis, Rishi Sunak has announced.
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Boris Johnson has announced record funding of £210million to help find a coronavirus vaccine.
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Chancellor's financial package must match up, says Bar Council
The entire self-employed Bar, across all areas of practice, is working flat out to keep the justice system running during this unprecedented and uncertain time.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation fights for toughened laws with COVID-19 being used as weapon
National Chair John Apter responds to CPS crackdown amid coronavirus threats to emergency service workers
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Many MPs and Peers will not be able to attend their respective chambers - but they should not be prevented from carrying out their duties.
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Boris Johnson has been accused of putting “Brexit over breathing” after the Government decided not to take part in an EU scheme for procurating ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
The Government has warned banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever
Today marks the five-year anniversary of the escalation of violence in Yemen. With COVID-19 rapidly spreading across the globe, how long before it reaches Yemen?
Child poverty increases across UK, with number of struggling families set to soar amid Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Child poverty increases across UK, with number of struggling families set to soar amid Coronavirus crisis
The number of children in poverty increased in 2018-2019, according to data released by the Department for Work and Pensions. These figures could spike further unless the government does more to help families affected by the coronavirus crisis, Save the Children warns.
MPs warn bosses to stop forcing their staff to come in to work despite coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
MPs warn bosses to stop forcing their staff to come in to work despite coronavirus crisis
A powerful committee of MPs has warned bosses to end "business as usual" and stop forcing non-essential staff to go to work during the coronavirus outbreak.
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
Coronavirus
By Lindsay Hoyle MP
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
If we can all do our bit, go against our instincts and keep our distance, stay indoors, yet stay in touch, we will endure this, writes Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
Coronavirus
By House of Commons Library
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
The Government has introduced Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to try and protect incomes in a time of crisis – but what does it mean in practice for businesses and employees, and will rights be affected?
Rishi Sunak orders banks to help firms amid claims they are 'profiteering' from coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak orders banks to help firms amid claims they are 'profiteering' from coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak has told banks they must do more to help firms on the brink of collapse because of the coronavirus pandemic, as MPs hit out at "profiteering" by financial giants.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil help for self-employed workers amid widespread economic shutdown
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil help for self-employed workers amid widespread economic shutdown
Rishi Sunak will unveil a fresh package of support for the self-employed on Thursday - amid reports they may have to wait until the end of May to access help.
EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn
Coronavirus
EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn
Crops could be “left to rot” in fields as coronavirus travel restrictions lead to a shortage of seasonal workers, MPs have warned.
Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives
Coronavirus
By Jess Phillips MP
Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives
Domestic abuse was bound to rise during the coronavirus crisis. Ministers must quickly start to put out public health advice to tackle the rising number of incidents
Emergency powers to tackle coronavirus spread become law after government bill rushed through Parliament
Coronavirus
Emergency powers to tackle coronavirus spread become law after government bill rushed through Parliament
Sweeping new powers to tackle the spread of Covid-19 have become law after emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament.
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2021
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Bridging the Gap: Helping Patients Access New Medicines
Overcoming Unconscious Bias: Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Overcoming Unconscious Bias: Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
2021
Online
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
Green Recovery: The Built Environment
2021
Online Conference
Green Recovery: The Built Environment