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'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
The use of egg donations is increasing, giving people struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. But are young donors attracted to the compensation payments? Are they fully aware of the risks? And what are the ethical implications? Sienna Rodgers talks to the MPs demanding reform
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Health
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Health
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Health
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
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
Opinion
The 14-day limit on human embryo research risks the UK losing its lead
Health
By Danielle Hamm
The 14-day limit on human embryo research risks the UK losing its lead
Where is the 10-year health plan's focus on outcomes, social care and quality?
Health
By Lord Lansley
Where is the 10-year health plan's focus on outcomes, social care and quality?
Our children face an urgent health crisis
Health
By Simon Opher MP and Dr Mike McKean
Our children face an urgent health crisis
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One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
More Than Half Of Public Think A Reform Government Would Be A Big Risk To The UK
Political parties
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
Communities
Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge
Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge
By Robert Hutton
Political parties
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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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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
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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.
Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough
The Chancellor has unveiled a new "jobs retention bonus" to incentivise employers to bring back staff from furlough.
Boris Johnson says he takes ‘full responsibility’ after coronavirus care home comments — as Keir Starmer claims lack of apology ‘rubs salt in the wounds’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he takes ‘full responsibility’ after coronavirus care home comments — as Keir Starmer claims lack of apology ‘rubs salt in the wounds’
Boris Johnson has said he takes “full responsibility” for deaths in the country’s care homes amid an angry backlash to his claim that providers “didn’t really follow the procedures“.
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By British Plastics Federation
BPF Response to Mini Budget 2020
Please see below for a response to the UK government's 'Mini-Budget' announced today, from Philip Law, Director General of the British Plastics Federation:
Rishi Sunak U-turns on plan to tax workers for coronavirus tests
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak U-turns on plan to tax workers for coronavirus tests
Rishi Sunak has backtracked on plans to charge income tax on coronavirus tests which could have cost frontline staff thousands of pounds.
Labour says it is ‘not calling for tax rises’ to pay for coronavirus recovery spending after hint at wealth levy
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Labour says it is ‘not calling for tax rises’ to pay for coronavirus recovery spending after hint at wealth levy
Labour has said it does not want the Government to raise taxes to pay for the ballooning costs of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
We need investment of no less than £80bn to protect jobs now and for the future
Coronavirus
By Alison Thewliss MP
We need investment of no less than £80bn to protect jobs now and for the future
The SNP has a five-point plan to kickstart the economy, protect jobs and incomes, and build a fairer society.
Ministers ‘messed up royally’ over PPE as MPs demand plan to protect NHS workers from potential coronavirus second wave
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Ministers ‘messed up royally’ over PPE as MPs demand plan to protect NHS workers from potential coronavirus second wave
Ministers have been put on notice to solve problems with personal protective equipment (PPE) ahead of a feared second spike in cases of Covid-19.
We need an economic plan with a green heart
Coronavirus
By Ed Davey MP
We need an economic plan with a green heart
The Chancellor has suggested he will spend just £3bn on green investment, but we need investment of £150bn over the next three years to truly transform our economy.
Advanced manufacturing can lead the way back to economic prosperity post-pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Advanced manufacturing can lead the way back to economic prosperity post-pandemic
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult will step forward to play a key part in our economic resurgence
Rishi Sunak’s coronavirus economic update: what to look out for, what’s missing — and what it all means
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By Georgina Bailey
Rishi Sunak’s coronavirus economic update: what to look out for, what’s missing — and what it all means
After prime minister’s questions today, Rishi Sunak will rise to deliver an “economic update” to the Commons, following four months of lockdown and unprecedented Government spending to try and manage the Covid-19 crisis. Georgina Bailey sets the scene — and asks what the Chancellor might have up his sleeve
Anger as government says free hospital parking for NHS staff cannot ‘continue indefinitely’
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Anger as government says free hospital parking for NHS staff cannot ‘continue indefinitely’
Free hospital parking for NHS staff in England will end in all but “certain circumstances” as the coronavirus pandemic eases, the Government has confirmed.
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘shameful’ attempt to blame care homes over coronavirus response
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Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘shameful’ attempt to blame care homes over coronavirus response
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of a “shameful” attempt to blame care home operators for the high death toll among residents and staff.
Government to pay young people’s wages for six months as Rishi Sunak unveils coronavirus ‘Plan for Jobs’
Coronavirus
Government to pay young people’s wages for six months as Rishi Sunak unveils coronavirus ‘Plan for Jobs’
The state will subsidise the creation of tens of thousands of jobs for young people hit by the coronavirus crisis under a three-point “Plan for Jobs” unveiled by Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.
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