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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
The government's welfare bill has passed a House of Commons vote after another major concession to Labour rebels.
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On 'Terrible' Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Health
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On "Terrible" Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Health
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Health
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Health
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Opinion
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
Health
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Health
By Emma Lewell MP
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead
Health
By Rebecca Paul MP
Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead
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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Stephen Kinnock is responsible for tackling one of the biggest challenges the government faces: social care. The health minister talks to Sienna Rodgers about charging reforms, professionalising the workforce and his family’s experiences with care
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Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’ as Matt Hancock hints at payrise for workforce
Coronavirus
Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’ as Matt Hancock hints at payrise for workforce
The Government wants to let people visit their loved ones in care homes again in the “next few days”, the Health Secretary has announced.
Indoor gyms and pools to reopen in England from 25 July in latest coronavirus lockdown easing move, Culture Secretary confirms
Coronavirus
Indoor gyms and pools to reopen in England from 25 July in latest coronavirus lockdown easing move, Culture Secretary confirms
Indoor gyms and pools in England will be allowed to reopen from 25 July, the Culture Secretary has confirmed.
Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus
Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis
Labour has accused the Government of “betraying” older people after the BBC announced it will press ahead with ending free TV licences following a two-month reprieve for the coronavirus pandemic.
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Theresa May has urged bosses to consider whether any of their workers might suffer from domestic abuse before making them work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS report on the impact of Covid-19 on carers
New figures today published by the Office for National Statistics have revealed that more people have been helping others outside their household through the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus
By Unite
Unite’s Len McCluskey on chancellor’s summer statement
No gimmicks, no spin – people wanted serious action to protect their jobs and incomes and on a scale up to the enormous test before our country.
Government says sorry to families who suffered 'avoidable harm' through ‘harrowing’ mesh, hormone and epilepsy treatment
Health
Government says sorry to families who suffered 'avoidable harm' through ‘harrowing’ mesh, hormone and epilepsy treatment
Health minister Nadine Dorries has apologised to families who suffered "avoidable harm" as a result of medical procedures, after a landmark review revealed their "harrowing" experiences.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Call for ‘inspirational’ young vets to enter the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
Following the success of The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award in 2019, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Zoetis are delighted to announce that The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 is now open for nominations, inviting you to join with them in celebrating inspirational early-career vets who are making a difference through their day to day work.
Rishi Sunak says some firms who were not planning to lay off staff will still bank £1,000 job retention bonus
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak says some firms who were not planning to lay off staff will still bank £1,000 job retention bonus
Some companies who were not planning to make staff redundant will still bank the Government’s £1,000-a-head job retention bonus, Rishi Sunak has acknowledged.
Coronavirus: cost of pandemic fight nears £190bn — including ‘eye-watering’ £15bn on PPE for frontline staff
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: cost of pandemic fight nears £190bn — including ‘eye-watering’ £15bn on PPE for frontline staff
The Government has spent almost £190bn combating the coronavirus pandemic since March, Treasury figures show.
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Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Further support for reskilling the existing workforce is crucial, particularly as we move to a green jobs’ revolution
As we emerge from the pandemic, we must see the government taking a flexible approach in their response to returning us to a prosperous economy. The engineering and technology sectors are vital to this.
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Coronavirus
By IKEA
More ambitious measures need to be introduced for the UK to successfully deliver Net Zero by 2050
IKEA is taking action, but the Government can enable more businesses to drive positive changes for people and planet.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to Chancellor's latest budget measures
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has positively responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of the intention to scale up construction projects in a bid to kickstart the post COVID-19 economy.
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Coronavirus
By Betting and Gaming Council
Casinos 'standing by' to aid economic recovery but must be given green light to re-open in July
Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month.
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Coronavirus
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
A £3bn investment in improving our homes and public buildings is a much-needed boost to the insulation industry
The funding is a welcome first step and gives business confidence to create much-needed jobs whilst providing an incentive and support to consumers to decarbonise their homes right across the country.
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the Chancellor's summer economic update
Following today's statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the BSA makes the following comments:
At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget
Coronavirus
At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget
On Wednesday the Chancellor delivered a 'Summer Economic Update' in the Commons focusing on measures to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisis. Here's what was announced:
Coronavirus
By SSE
More is needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery
Funding for green homes and energy efficiency is a welcome boost but more action will be needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery.
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Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant
The British Plastics Federation welcomes the £2bn Green Homes Grant announced by the chancellor today.
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Coronavirus
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Anneliese Dodds has accused the Chancellor of putting off the "big decisions" by failing to present a full Budget.
Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis
“We will not be defined by this crisis, but by our response to it.”
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry is concerned that no accelerated rail infrastructure projects were mentioned by the Chancellor
Although today’s plan set out a strong strategy for job retention, many in the railway industry will be disappointed that Chancellor Rishi Sunak didn’t mention anything about new rail infrastructure in his speech.
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
APM responds to Chancellor's announcement
We welcome the general intent behind the Chancellor’s package for economic restart. It is clear that despite the scale of the measures announced, there will be a need to revise and develop further measures to adapt to the challenges ahead, both in the short term and long term.
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
Coronavirus
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
People will be able to claim 50% off their meals in pubs and restaurants in August as part of plans to boost the flagging hospitality industry, Rishi Sunak has announced.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025