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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
Failure on the NHS is not an option
Health
By Praful Nargund
Failure on the NHS is not an option
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
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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
Health & Care news
MPs ordered to stay away from Commons debating chamber as coronavirus crisis deepens
Coronavirus
MPs ordered to stay away from Commons debating chamber as coronavirus crisis deepens
MPs have been told to stay away from the House of Commons debating chamber in a bid to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA position on coronavirus
BSA has responsed to Chancellor's 17 March statement.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
Increased borrowing is not the best response to the current crisis
Loans increase costs at a time when reduced demand requires lower costs, says MPA.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Chancellor unveils further support for SMEs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced further steps that the Government will take to support the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure to provide help for renters and insecure workers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure to provide help for renters and insecure workers
Ministers are facing increasing calls to provide support for renters, the self-employed and people facing redundancy affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The nation’s health is key. But safeguarding businesses and jobs is also a priority
Coronavirus
By John Redwood MP
The nation’s health is key. But safeguarding businesses and jobs is also a priority
Combatting coronavirus must include financial assistance from the Government to help businesses keep their current staff.
After the Coronavirus crisis passes, town deals should form a vital part of the recovery
Coronavirus
By Baroness Valentine
After the Coronavirus crisis passes, town deals should form a vital part of the recovery
Let’s use the town deals to spread the regenerative seaside spirit and unlock a new entrepreneurial culture to spread wealth and opportunity – or to coin a phrase - ‘level up’ for all.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE: Government has “done the sensible thing” by delaying IR35
The government has “done the sensible thing” by delaying the changes to IR35 in the private sector, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has said.
Coronavirus: Lengthy court trials to be put on hold as ministers unveil sweeping new powers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Lengthy court trials to be put on hold as ministers unveil sweeping new powers
Criminal trials in England and Wales will be put on hold under emergency powers being brought in by ministers to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
Coronavirus
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
France has criticised the UK's response to the coronavirus crisis - as the European Union announced a ban on travellers from beyond its borders in an attempt to control the outbreak.
Rishi Sunak unveils £350bn bailout to help businesses and workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils £350bn bailout to help businesses and workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £350 billion Treasury bailout to help workers and businesses facing economic ruin as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
MPA calls for a ‘cash bridge’ during crisis
The Mineral Products Association has today written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for greater support for businesses during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Patrick Vallance says keeping coronavirus death toll below 20,000 would be 'good outcome'
Coronavirus
Patrick Vallance says keeping coronavirus death toll below 20,000 would be 'good outcome'
The government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said keeping the coronavirus death toll in the UK to less than 20,000 would be "a good outcome".
Partner content
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB issues words of warning following the Governments 16 March daily COVID-19 briefing
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) recognises the need for the Government’s daily briefings about the Coronavirus.
Brits advised not to go abroad for 30 days over coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Brits advised not to go abroad for 30 days over coronavirus outbreak
Brits are being advised by the Government not to go abroad for 30 days to help contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Bar Council calls on Ministry of Justice to urgently halt jury trials
The Bar Council believes it is vital that the justice system functions as far as possible but putting people’s health at risk in our courts when this is avoidable, must stop immediately.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes latest cabinet minister to self-isolate amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes latest cabinet minister to self-isolate amid coronavirus outbreak
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has become the second cabinet minister forced to self-isolate as the coronavirus spreads across the country.
Boris Johnson's dad says he would flout coronavirus advice and go to the pub
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson's dad says he would flout coronavirus advice and go to the pub
Boris Johnson's father has said he would still “go to a pub” despite Government advice to avoid going out amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson urged to commit billions to businesses in coronavirus 'wartime' response
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urged to commit billions to businesses in coronavirus 'wartime' response
Boris Johnson must treat the coronavirus outbreak as a “wartime situation” and offer billions of pounds more to help businesses survive the crisis, the official public spending watchdog has said.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Free training courses to help you stay safe working from home during Coronavirus
“It’s our job to help people stay safe and look after their mental well-being when they work from home” says British Safety Council.
Parliament's public galleries closed as Speakers move to shield MPs and peers from coronavirus
Coronavirus
Parliament's public galleries closed as Speakers move to shield MPs and peers from coronavirus
Parliament's public galleries have been closed and MPs are being urged to work from home in a bid to limit the impact of the coronavirus on Britain's democratic institutions.
Jeremy Corbyn claims Boris Johnson's 'poor communication' has made coronavirus crisis worse
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn claims Boris Johnson's 'poor communication' has made coronavirus crisis worse
Boris Johnson's "poor communication" has undermined public confidence in the UK's coronavirus response, Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
Coronavirus
By Baroness Hayter
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
This pandemic risks major disruption to Brexit negotiations. MPs need to understand any differences this stalling will make
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak prepares fresh economic bailout as crisis deepens
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak prepares fresh economic bailout as crisis deepens
Rishi Sunak will beef up the financial support offered to businesses hit by the coronavirus amid calls to avoid a "catastrophic" hit to the economy.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025