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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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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
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
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
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
Health & Care news
Black Lives Matter demonstrations 'undoubtedly a risk' for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock says
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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.
To tackle UK’s weight crisis, people who are obese need support, not shame from Government Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
To tackle UK’s weight crisis, people who are obese need support, not shame from Government
Slimming World, the UK’s leading weight loss organisation, is warning of the damage caused by stigmatising obesity following Lord Robathan’s comments in the House of Lords yesterday, in which he said that people need to be ‘shamed’ into taking personal responsibility for their weight.
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.
Jonathan Reynolds interview: “Universal Credit is predicated on a Victorian attitude to poor people. The very ethos of it is mean'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Jonathan Reynolds interview: “Universal Credit is predicated on a Victorian attitude to poor people. The very ethos of it is mean"
With the country heading towards a severe recession, the social security system is facing unprecedented pressure. Shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds talks to Georgina Bailey about why he would scrap the “Victorian” Universal Credit system – and replace it with a programme “fit for purpose” in the post-Covid economy
Coronavirus is having a devastating effect on new parents
Coronavirus
By Catherine McKinnell MP
Coronavirus is having a devastating effect on new parents
Experts have reported increased levels of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues among new parents since the pandemic began. The Government must take urgent action.
Exclusive: Welfare should reflect ‘what you put in’ to tackle public mistrust, says Labour’s shadow DWP secretary
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Exclusive: Welfare should reflect ‘what you put in’ to tackle public mistrust, says Labour’s shadow DWP secretary
Britain’s welfare system needs a stronger link between “what you put in and what you get out” to tackle cynicism among working people, Labour’s new Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary has said.
Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce Partner content
Coronavirus
By Leidos
Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce
Given the UK’s new place in the world, and the increased traffic expected at our borders post EU Exit, innovations are crucial to ensure that we, as a nation, are ahead of the game. By taking full advantage of technology already at our fingertips, we can ensure this is the case.
We must start acting now to protect the environment
Coronavirus
By Wera Hobhouse MP
We must start acting now to protect the environment
In the midst of the unfolding Covid-19 crisis, World Environment Day 2020 offers us a unique moment to reflect our world.
The Breakfast Briefing: Sharma tests negative, Labour sets out welfare stall PLUS Ben Wallace in schools row with Tory council
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Sharma tests negative, Labour sets out welfare stall PLUS Ben Wallace in schools row with Tory council
Your comprehensive morning guide to what’s happening in Westminster
British Airways ‘spurns Priti Patel call’ amid row over 14-day coronavirus quarantine plans
Coronavirus
British Airways ‘spurns Priti Patel call’ amid row over 14-day coronavirus quarantine plans
British Airways has reportedly refused to join a call with Home Secretary Priti Patel amid an escalating row over the Government’s plan to quarantine all UK arrivals from next week.
Coronavirus has demonstrated the importance of a ring-fenced overseas aid budget
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Coronavirus has demonstrated the importance of a ring-fenced overseas aid budget
Many hope that when the time comes, the lessons learnt from coronavirus will translate into a shift of priorities for the Government. This includes recognition of the importance of having a ring-fenced overseas aid budget and a single, separate, Department responsible for spending it.
Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE Partner content
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE
Now is the time for the robust involvement of the HSE in upholding workers’ rights.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025