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Labour asks what ministers ‘have against care workers’ as frontline staff left off new NHS immigration route
Labour asks what ministers ‘have against care workers’ as frontline staff left off new NHS immigration route
Coronavirus
Labour has accused the Government of “insulting” the country’s care workers as frontline staff were excluded from a major new post-Brexit immigration route for those in the health sector.
Matt Hancock says 100 local coronavirus outbreaks being tackled every week
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says 100 local coronavirus outbreaks being tackled every week
Labour demands update on face masks after Michael Gove rejects call to make them mandatory in shops
Coronavirus
Labour demands update on face masks after Michael Gove rejects call to make them mandatory in shops
Labour backs mandatory face masks in England’s shops to ‘get confidence back into the system’
Coronavirus
Labour backs mandatory face masks in England’s shops to ‘get confidence back into the system’
Exclusive: Government urged to boost help for carers as figures reveal 35,000 of its own staff look after dependents
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Government urged to boost help for carers as figures reveal 35,000 of its own staff look after dependents
UK confirms it won’t join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over lack of say
Coronavirus
UK confirms it won’t join EU coronavirus vaccine scheme amid concern over lack of say
Labour warns BAME women will be hard-hit by ongoing beauty treatment curbs as lockdown eases
Coronavirus
Labour warns BAME women will be hard-hit by ongoing beauty treatment curbs as lockdown eases
The House Live
Vaccine nationalism: Could a Covid-19 vaccine be withheld from the public?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Vaccine nationalism: Could a Covid-19 vaccine be withheld from the public?
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
We need a Covid Legacy Bill that puts health, wellbeing and happiness at the heart of decision-making
Coronavirus
By Debbie Abrahams MP
We need a Covid Legacy Bill that puts health, wellbeing and happiness at the heart of decision-making
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Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Brexit
Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
Coronavirus
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
By Dods People
Home affairs
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Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Senior MPs have called on the NHS to take action after it emerged that a surgeon working in London hospitals has been involved with the running of 5G conspiracy groups.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris throws protective ring around top scientists PLUS Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of flicking ‘multiple v-signs’
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris throws protective ring around top scientists PLUS Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of flicking ‘multiple v-signs’
Your essential guide to what’s moving this morning from the PoliticsHome team
The Breakfast Briefing: What you need to know as the coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets underway
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: What you need to know as the coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets underway
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster from the PoliticsHome team.
Health & Care news
Government has a responsibility to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods available in the UK
Health
By Natalie Bennett
Government has a responsibility to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods available in the UK
We have to ask whether companies should be allowed to produce, sell and promote such hazardous substances?
Will lifting the lockdown now contribute to a second wave of coronavirus?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Will lifting the lockdown now contribute to a second wave of coronavirus?
Dods Monitoring's Dean Sabri explores the Government's level of success in meeting the required five tests needed before it can be considered safe to relax lockdown rules.
Exclusive: Boris Johnson urged to overhaul ‘intimidating’ public service complaints set-up in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Boris Johnson urged to overhaul ‘intimidating’ public service complaints set-up in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Boris Johnson has been told to order a wide-ranging shake-up of Britain’s “over-complicated and intimidating” system for raising complaints about public services in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The NHS Parliamentary Awards: Our chance to thank those who power the nation's most treasured institution
Health
By NHS Parliamentary Awards
The NHS Parliamentary Awards: Our chance to thank those who power the nation's most treasured institution
The nation owes a debt of gratitude to the 1.3 million-strong army of nurses, midwives, doctors, pharmacists, maternity care assistants, porters, cleaners, and countless other staff who run our health service. The NHS Parliamentary Awards give MPs a chance to recognise the outstanding care they and their constituents receive.
Health
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
A&E doctors urge public to stay safe ahead of ‘Super Saturday’
Ahead of what is being dubbed ‘Super Saturday’ – when bars, pubs and restaurants reopen – The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is urging the public to act sensibly to not risk overwhelming A&Es.
US is ‘undermining’ coronavirus response by buying up global supply of Remdesivir drug, minister claims
Coronavirus
US is ‘undermining’ coronavirus response by buying up global supply of Remdesivir drug, minister claims
Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi has suggested the US is “undermining” efforts to fight coronavirus after it bought up the global supply of potential treatment Remdesivir.
Government in new research and development push after Boris Johnson vows to make UK a 'scientific superpower'
Health
Government in new research and development push after Boris Johnson vows to make UK a 'scientific superpower'
Ministers have unveiled plans to “rejuvenate” research and development in Britain following Boris Johnson's pledge to make the UK a "scientific superpower".
Coronavirus
By Mind
It’s good to see mental health facilities are finally on the Government’s radar
Mental health facilities have been ignored in previous announcements around hospital building funding, so it’s good to see this is finally on the Government’s radar.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
ONS figures show care home deaths falling - Alzheimer’s Society comments
Today’s figures from the Officer for National Statistics show that the number of covid-19 deaths are continuing to fall, and this is the first time the number of deaths in care homes and hospitals were fewer than the five-year average and Covid-19 still accounts for 8.4% of deaths.
Matt Hancock threatens ‘further action’ if people breach Leicester lockdown by travelling to neighbouring cities
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock threatens ‘further action’ if people breach Leicester lockdown by travelling to neighbouring cities
Matt Hancock has warned of “further action” if people in Leicester ignore the new local lockdown and travel to neighbouring cities.
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM survey finds majority of A&E doctors do not believe their department has enough isolation facilities to cope with coronavirus
Emergency Medicine clinicians do not believe that their Emergency Departments have enough appropriate physical spaces to treat coronavirus patients in.
The Government's obesity strategy must support people to change their lifestyles Member content
Coronavirus
By Slimming World
The Government's obesity strategy must support people to change their lifestyles
It is vital that that the government recognises the unequalled role that Slimming World plays in supporting those who are overweight to make long-term changes and lead healthier and happier lives.
Leicester lockdown: shops and schools to shut again as government re-imposes local curbs and shelves reopening plans
Coronavirus
Leicester lockdown: shops and schools to shut again as government re-imposes local curbs and shelves reopening plans
The Government is reimposing a wide-ranging lockdown in Leicester as the city continues to experience a high number of coronavirus cases.
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT Welcomes Boris’ ‘Damascene’ Moment Leading to a Focus on Obesity and Fitness
BANT has campaigned long and hard for the Government and policy makers to put improving the nation’s health at the centre of their health manifesto.
Boris Johnson says he’s ditched ‘libertarian’ position on obesity after coronavirus battle
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he’s ditched ‘libertarian’ position on obesity after coronavirus battle
Boris Johnson has admitted that he has ditched his “libertarian” position on whether or not the state should help people tackle obesity after his own brush with coronavirus.
Labour demands ‘Care for Carers’ package to fix ‘inadequate’ mental health support for coronavirus frontline staff
Coronavirus
Labour demands ‘Care for Carers’ package to fix ‘inadequate’ mental health support for coronavirus frontline staff
Labour is calling for the “inadequate” mental health support given to NHS and care staff to be overhauled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Jeremy Hunt demands answers from Boris Johnson over 24-hour test and trace target
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Jeremy Hunt demands answers from Boris Johnson over 24-hour test and trace target
Jeremy Hunt has demanded Boris Johnson provide an update on his plan ensure coronaviurs test results are delivered within 24 hours by the end of June.
Boris Johnson warns of ‘serious spike’ in coronavirus if people ‘take liberties’ with social distancing after huge crowds flock to beaches
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson warns of ‘serious spike’ in coronavirus if people ‘take liberties’ with social distancing after huge crowds flock to beaches
Boris Johnson has warned the UK faces a "serious spike" in coronavirus infections if people “take liberties” with the rules on social distancing.
Labour refer Robert Jenrick to Commons sleaze watchdog as Westferry planning row rumbles on
Coronavirus
Labour refer Robert Jenrick to Commons sleaze watchdog as Westferry planning row rumbles on
Labour have referred Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to Parliament's standards watchdog as they accused Boris Johnson of trying to sweep the Westferry planning row "under the carpet".
Matt Hancock warns Brits to enjoy beaches ‘safely’ or risk undoing country’s ‘hard work’ on coronavirus
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock warns Brits to enjoy beaches ‘safely’ or risk undoing country’s ‘hard work’ on coronavirus
Matt Hancock has threatened to close Britain’s beaches unless the public “respects the rules” as coasts were flocked with sun-seekers despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Two billion items of PPE now delivered to healthcare staff after warnings over shortages
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Two billion items of PPE now delivered to healthcare staff after warnings over shortages
Two billion items of protective equipment have been delivered to frontline healthcare staff since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK, ministers say.
The Breakfast Briefing: Jenrick and Desmond texts revealed in planning row, PLUS climate watchdog tells ministers not to waste Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Jenrick and Desmond texts revealed in planning row, PLUS climate watchdog tells ministers not to waste Covid-19 crisis
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Thursday, June 25.
Matt Hancock says people will have to ‘self-declare’ if they are at risk of Covid-19 under new track and trace app
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says people will have to ‘self-declare’ if they are at risk of Covid-19 under new track and trace app
The Government’s revamped coronavirus test and trace app will rely on people “self-declaring” if they are at risk of being infected, the Health Secretary has said.
Coronavirus: Senior Tory MP backs medics’ call for review of UK's readiness for second wave
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Senior Tory MP backs medics’ call for review of UK's readiness for second wave
A senior Conservative MP has supported calls from medics for a review into how ready the UK is to tackle a second wave of coronavirus infections.
EventsAll
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes