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Extend furlough scheme for people in local lockdown, Labour’s Anneliese Dodds demands
Extend furlough scheme for people in local lockdown, Labour’s Anneliese Dodds demands
Coronavirus
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds is urging Rishi Sunak to keep the coronavirus furlough scheme going beyond October if people are caught up in a local lockdown.
Boris Johnson says people must ‘act responsibly’ ahead of Saturday lockdown easing
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says people must ‘act responsibly’ ahead of Saturday lockdown easing
No10 defends NHS Test and Trace as system still fails to find quarter of people testing positive for Covid-19
Coronavirus
No10 defends NHS Test and Trace as system still fails to find quarter of people testing positive for Covid-19
Boris Johnson says extending coronavirus furlough would leave people in ‘suspended animation’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says extending coronavirus furlough would leave people in ‘suspended animation’
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
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
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'
The House Live
Analysis: Why Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister is facing her own Dominic Cummings moment over the lockdown funeral of Bobby Storey
Coronavirus
By Andrew McQuillan
Analysis: Why Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister is facing her own Dominic Cummings moment over the lockdown funeral of Bobby Storey
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
Will lifting the lockdown now contribute to a second wave of coronavirus? Member content
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Will lifting the lockdown now contribute to a second wave of coronavirus?
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Boris Johnson to introduce White House-style daily televised media briefings saying 'people want direct engagement'
Boris Johnson to introduce White House-style daily televised media briefings saying 'people want direct engagement'
Coronavirus
Compulsory quarantine to be scrapped for people arriving from Spain, France and more, ministers confirm
Compulsory quarantine to be scrapped for people arriving from Spain, France and more, ministers confirm
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn dad Stanley over lockdown trip to Greece to 'Covid-proof rental property'
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn dad Stanley over lockdown trip to Greece to 'Covid-proof rental property'
Coronavirus
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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
We’ve all been clapping for carers — but now it’s time for Boris Johnson to act
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
We’ve all been clapping for carers — but now it’s time for Boris Johnson to act
As Carers Week draws to a close, we mustn’t forget the hard work and commitment of carers across the UK, both professional and unpaid, during the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. 
Coronavirus
Patients not seeking help elsewhere as A&E attendances drop
Responding to the publication of May’s performance figures for A&E’s in England, President of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Katherine Henderson said:
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Coronavirus
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Ministers have been urged to explain a “lack of transparency” after it emerged that a second report into the impact of Covid-19 on people from black and minority ethnic communities has not been published.
Young people with learning difficulties left ‘open to abuse’ in coronavirus detention, MPs and peers warn
Coronavirus
Young people with learning difficulties left ‘open to abuse’ in coronavirus detention, MPs and peers warn
Young adults with learning difficulties being kept in detention are "highly vulnerable" to abuse during the pandemic, a group of MPs and peers have warned.
Coronavirus: 25,000 people discharged from hospitals to care homes before government started routine testing
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 25,000 people discharged from hospitals to care homes before government started routine testing
Twenty-five thousand people were discharged from hospital into care homes before the Government started testing all patients entering care homes and not just those with symptoms.
Matt Hancock claims NHS Test and Trace has ‘beat my expectations’ despite third of cases not contacted
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock claims NHS Test and Trace has ‘beat my expectations’ despite third of cases not contacted
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has insisted the NHS Test and Trace scheme is outperforming expectation despite a third of positive coronavirus cases not being contacted.
Third of people with coronavirus not contacted by NHS Test and Trace as boss admits it is 'not gold standard'
Coronavirus
Third of people with coronavirus not contacted by NHS Test and Trace as boss admits it is 'not gold standard'
A third of people in England diagnosed with coronavirus could not be contacted by the new NHS Test and Trace system, it has been revealed.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson faces Tory two metre pressure as Keir Starmer demands schools plan
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson faces Tory two metre pressure as Keir Starmer demands schools plan
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
Disabled people being 'failed' by criminal justice system, equality watchdog warns
Health
Disabled people being 'failed' by criminal justice system, equality watchdog warns
Disabled people facing trial are being "failed" by the criminal justice system, the UK's equality watchdog has warned.
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Leisure centres could shut their doors forever without government help, councils warn
Leisure centres across the country could be forced to close their doors forever unless the Government comes up with an emergency support package, ministers have been warned.
Coronavirus
ONS figures show care home deaths still around 49 per cent higher than normal - Alzheimer’s Society comments
Updated figures from the Office for National Statistics today show the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales.
Coronavirus: Excess deaths during pandemic at 63,500 but weekly figure lowest since lockdown, say ONS
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Excess deaths during pandemic at 63,500 but weekly figure lowest since lockdown, say ONS
The total number of excess deaths recorded during the coronavirus pandemic has passed 63,500 - but the most recent weekly figure is the lowest since lockdown began.
Coronavirus
Alzheimer's Society responds to Government announcement of social care task force
Alzheimer's Society responds to today's Government announcement of new national Covid-19 social care support Taskforce.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Matt Hancock has announced the launch of a new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe' from coronavirus.
Matt Hancock declares coronavirus ‘in retreat across the land’ after lowest daily death total since pre-lockdown
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock declares coronavirus ‘in retreat across the land’ after lowest daily death total since pre-lockdown
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has declared coronavirus is "in retreat across the land” after the lowest rise in the daily death total since before lockdown began.
Henry VIII powers in the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill must be limited
Health
By Alex Norris MP
Henry VIII powers in the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill must be limited
I have put down an Opposition amendment which will be discussed today, which would limit the powers to two years before requiring Parliamentary approval to extend them.
Matt Hancock says Government has hit target to offer coronavirus test kits to every care home
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says Government has hit target to offer coronavirus test kits to every care home
Labour has accused the Government of being “too slow to act” as Matt Hancock said coronavirus tests had now been “delivered” to every care home serving the over-65s.
Health
Half of adults with type 2 diabetes report reversing their condition after losing weight, study reveals
This Diabetes Week (8th – 14th June), new research from Slimming World has shown how losing 10% of body weight through changes in diet and activity can help people with type 2 diabetes to reverse the condition.
UK Government ‘cost lives’ by not locking down earlier, top scientist claims
Coronavirus
UK Government ‘cost lives’ by not locking down earlier, top scientist claims
The UK government “cost lives” by failing to lockdown the country earlier when the coronavirus pandemic hit, a top scientist has claimed.
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
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.
To tackle UK’s weight crisis, people who are obese need support, not shame from Government Member content
Health
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 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.
Coronavirus
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
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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