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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
Health & Care news
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.
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
Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting and Gaming Council
Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue
As we happily begin to ease our way out of lockdown, we will continue to have our foot on the gas when it comes to our commitment to safer gambling - including responsible advertising.
Beyond Covid - why funding homeless prevention makes sense Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Beyond Covid - why funding homeless prevention makes sense
During the pandemic, the GLA put 1,400 homeless people into hotel accommodation. It recently confirmed that just 19 of them (1.4%) claimed to have served in HM Armed Forces. CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy was not surprised at the low number. In a discussion with Glyn Strong he explains what role prevention has played in successfully tackling rough sleeping among veterans and makes a plea for stronger investment in an area that could have a much wider and enduring impact on the problem.
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.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Thousands of people with dementia dying or deteriorating – not just from coronavirus as isolation takes its toll
People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus in terms of deaths
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities
A statutory inquiry to identify actions to address racial inequalities highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic will be carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Equalities watchdog to launch fresh inquiry into racial inequalities ‘laid bare’ by coronavirus
Coronavirus
Equalities watchdog to launch fresh inquiry into racial inequalities ‘laid bare’ by coronavirus
Britain’s equalities watchdog has launched an inquiry into the “entrenched“ UK racial disparities highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Charities warn ‘less than half’ of care home residents tested for coronavirus – as government claims it is ‘on course’ to meet target
Coronavirus
Charities warn ‘less than half’ of care home residents tested for coronavirus – as government claims it is ‘on course’ to meet target
Fewer than half of care home residents have been tested for coronavirus, charities say – but ministers insist they are on course to meet their target of testing everyone in an over-65 setting by Saturday.
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in row with Tory-run council as it refuses to reopen schools
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in row with Tory-run council as it refuses to reopen schools
Ben Wallace has become embroiled in a row with his local Conservative-run council after it refused to reopen schools under government plans to ease lockdown restrictions.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma ‘grateful’ for support after he tests negative for coronavirus
Coronavirus
Business Secretary Alok Sharma ‘grateful’ for support after he tests negative for coronavirus
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has tested negative for coronavirus.
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June, Grant Shapps announces
Coronavirus
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June, Grant Shapps announces
Grant Shapps has said face coverings will become mandatory for all people using public transport in England from 15 June.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Roads policing has suffered too long – it’s time to prioritise it
Federation Roads Policing leads call on Government and chiefs to wake up as road deaths show lack of improvement
Keir Starmer calls on Boris Johnson to ‘reassure black communities’ in UK in wake of George Floyd death
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer calls on Boris Johnson to ‘reassure black communities’ in UK in wake of George Floyd death
The Labour leader has written to Boris Johnson urging him to "reassure black communities" and challenge Donald Trump over the United States’ response to peaceful protests.
MP caring for disabled wife says Government 'silencing' him amid bitter row over end of virtual Commons
Coronavirus
MP caring for disabled wife says Government 'silencing' him amid bitter row over end of virtual Commons
A Lib Dem MP who has been his disabled wife's carer for 21 years has warned the Government is silencing the voices of his constituents by refusing to extend the proxy voting system.
I’m a carer and an MP – the Government still wants to silence me and my constituents
Coronavirus
By Jamie Stone MP
I’m a carer and an MP – the Government still wants to silence me and my constituents
Failing to grant MPs like me a proxy vote speaks volumes about this Government’s attitude towards carers across the UK.
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