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Peers Say They Can't Scrutinise What The Government Is Doing Over Coronavirus Because Their Questions Are Being Ignored
Peers Say They Can't Scrutinise What The Government Is Doing Over Coronavirus Because Their Questions Are Being Ignored
Coronavirus
Peers claim they are unable to hold the government to account over the coronavirus pandemic because ministers have been ignoring their questions for months.
A Tory MP Has Branded His Government's Decision On Trans Rights A 'Crushing Disappointment'
Health
A Tory MP Has Branded His Government's Decision On Trans Rights A "Crushing Disappointment"
Exclusive: Serco Have Subcontracted Contact Tracing Jobs To The Company Embroiled In The Tax Credits Scandal And Debt Collection Companies
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Serco Have Subcontracted Contact Tracing Jobs To The Company Embroiled In The Tax Credits Scandal And Debt Collection Companies
Nicola Sturgeon Has Banned Household Mixing In Scotland And Claimed English Measures Do Not Go Far Enough
Coronavirus
Nicola Sturgeon Has Banned Household Mixing In Scotland And Claimed English Measures Do Not Go Far Enough
Dozens Of MPs' Questions On Coronavirus Testing, Data And PPE Have Been Ignored By Ministers During The Pandemic
Coronavirus
Dozens Of MPs' Questions On Coronavirus Testing, Data And PPE Have Been Ignored By Ministers During The Pandemic
Matt Hancock Has Refused To Rule Out A Second National Lockdown As A “Last Line Of Defence” In The Battle Against Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Has Refused To Rule Out A Second National Lockdown As A “Last Line Of Defence” In The Battle Against Coronavirus
The Government Has Scaled Back Its Adverts For Coronavirus Tests In A Bid To Reduce The Demand For Them
Coronavirus
The Government Has Scaled Back Its Adverts For Coronavirus Tests In A Bid To Reduce The Demand For Them
The House Live
Our whistleblowing legislation isn’t fit for purpose, even when it is life or death
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
Our whistleblowing legislation isn’t fit for purpose, even when it is life or death
Government must fund early intervention initiatives to better support young people who self-harm
Health
By Liz Twist MP
Government must fund early intervention initiatives to better support young people who self-harm
Emergency services network cannot afford more delays due to Huawei ban
Health
By Lord Harris of Haringey
Emergency services network cannot afford more delays due to Huawei ban
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Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Pubs, Restaurants And Cafes Account For One Fifth Of Covid Transmissions, Jonathan Van-Tam Has Told MPs
Coronavirus
The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under
The government needs to provide support for football clubs throughout the leagues to stop more going under
By Stephen Morgan MP
Communities
Priti Patel Says She Is “Shocked And Saddened” Following Reports A Police Officer Has Been Shot Dead In South London
Priti Patel Says She Is “Shocked And Saddened” Following Reports A Police Officer Has Been Shot Dead In South London
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Exclusive: Serco Have Subcontracted Contact Tracing Jobs To The Company Embroiled In The Tax Credits Scandal And Debt Collection Companies
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Serco Have Subcontracted Contact Tracing Jobs To The Company Embroiled In The Tax Credits Scandal And Debt Collection Companies
The firm behind last year’s tax credits scandal as well as companies linked to debt collection services are among those who have been handed contact tracing roles by Serco, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
Coronavirus
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
As thousands of students prepare to return to university, the towns and cities that usually welcome them are steeling themselves for potential rifts with local residents after six months of lockdown.
‘Test and Trace isn’t working in the areas it most needs to’ — Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on four weeks of local coronavirus curbs
Coronavirus
‘Test and Trace isn’t working in the areas it most needs to’ — Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on four weeks of local coronavirus curbs
Ministers will on Thursday decide whether to ease the wave of coronavirus restrictions facing parts of northern England. Amid signs of a fresh spat between Whitehall and local leaders, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham tells Matt Honeycombe-Foster of his ongoing frustrations with the NHS contact tracing scheme — and why there’s ‘no room for politics in a pandemic’.
Health & Care news
Government warned of ‘hidden mental health crisis’ as depression doubles amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Government warned of ‘hidden mental health crisis’ as depression doubles amid coronavirus pandemic
Ministers have been warned of a “hidden mental health crisis” as new figures revealed the number of UK adults experiencing depression has doubled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Hancock confirms Public Health England axed with Test and Trace boss Baroness Harding to lead replacement body
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock confirms Public Health England axed with Test and Trace boss Baroness Harding to lead replacement body
Matt Hancock has confirmed Public Health England is being scrapped and replaced by a new body to protect the nation's health "now and in the future".
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Medicines Discovery Catapult expands Biosamples supply network to support UK innovators, creating one of the world’s largest virtual biobanks
Today, Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) announce the rapid expansion of its Biosamples supply network, creating one of the largest virtual biobanks worldwide accessible to life science innovators.
Coronavirus Test and Trace boss Dido Harding to head up new pandemic response body as Public Health England faces the chop
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Test and Trace boss Dido Harding to head up new pandemic response body as Public Health England faces the chop
The Government’s coronavirus test and trace chief Dido Harding has been chosen to run a new institute which will replace Public Health England when the controversial agency is abolished.
Number 10 says Whitehall needs to be ‘fit to cope’ with future pandemics amid reports Public Health England facing the axe
Coronavirus
Number 10 says Whitehall needs to be ‘fit to cope’ with future pandemics amid reports Public Health England facing the axe
Downing Street has said Whitehall needs to be “fit to cope” with future pandemics amid reports Public Health England will be scrapped and replaced after criticism of its handling of Covid-19.
NHS Parliamentary Awards: An opportunity for MPs to recognise the outstanding work of health and care teams
Health
By NHS Parliamentary Awards
NHS Parliamentary Awards: An opportunity for MPs to recognise the outstanding work of health and care teams
Last year's winner of the Care and Compassion category, Kate Tantam, says the Parliamentary Awards allowed her team to push for the creation of rehabilitation, respiratory and discharge teams for every Covid-positive patient that came through the hospital.
Covid has worsened the crisis in UK dentistry - the campaign to turn it around starts now Partner content
Coronavirus
By Association of Dental Groups
Covid has worsened the crisis in UK dentistry - the campaign to turn it around starts now
The crisis in UK dentistry is worsening by the day. The Association of Dental Groups is launching a national campaign calling on ministers to take urgent action.
Public Health England to be scrapped after criticism of how it handled coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Public Health England to be scrapped after criticism of how it handled coronavirus crisis
Public Health England is set to be scrapped and replaced amid criticism of the organisation’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson to double fines for people who break face mask rules as he resumes easing of Covid-19 curbs
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to double fines for people who break face mask rules as he resumes easing of Covid-19 curbs
Boris Johnson has promised to double the maximum fines doled out to people who “repeatedly” flout rules on wearing face coverings as he confirmed the latest moves to ease some of England’s coronavirus restrictions.
France and the Netherlands added to UK’s coronavirus travel quarantine list
Coronavirus
France and the Netherlands added to UK’s coronavirus travel quarantine list
People arriving in the UK from France and the Netherlands will have to go into self-isolation under the latest changes to the Government’s coronavirus travel policy.
NHS facing ‘alarming backlog’ after almost two million patients wait longer than 18 weeks for routine hospital treatment in a single month
Coronavirus
NHS facing ‘alarming backlog’ after almost two million patients wait longer than 18 weeks for routine hospital treatment in a single month
Almost two million patients waited longer than 18 weeks for routine hospital treatment in June, the latest NHS figures show.
NHS bosses warn mental staff facing ‘burnout’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
NHS bosses warn mental staff facing ‘burnout’ amid coronavirus pandemic
NHS bosses have warned of "unprecedented challenges" facing mental health services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Partner content
Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Medicines Discovery Catapult awarded funding to establish Cheshire & Warrington as an international powerhouse for the creation of new medicines
Today, Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) announce that it has been awarded government seedcorn funding; provided through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship £236m Strength in Places Fund, along with project partner Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Boris Johnson urges Brits to go to hospital if they need to as he reveals extra coronavirus winter cash
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges Brits to go to hospital if they need to as he reveals extra coronavirus winter cash
Boris Johnson will seek to reassure the British public that accident and emergency departments are safe to use in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to Alzheimer's disease treatment priority review
This marks another crucial step forward in the development of the first ever treatment to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Teachers planning ‘week on-week off’ pattern if coronavirus surges amid Boris Johnson’s back-to-school push
Coronavirus
Teachers planning ‘week on-week off’ pattern if coronavirus surges amid Boris Johnson’s back-to-school push
Schools will teach pupils on a “week on-week off” rota if there is a fresh spike in coronavirus cases, a leading teaching union has warned Boris Johnson.
Matt Hancock unveils £172m plan to double nursing apprentices in wake of Covid-19
Health
Matt Hancock unveils £172m plan to double nursing apprentices in wake of Covid-19
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new £172m fund to boost the number of nursing apprentices in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Preston pulled into local lockdown after spike in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus
Preston pulled into local lockdown after spike in coronavirus cases
The city of Preston will see a toughening of lockdown measures following a rise in coronavirus cases, it has been announced.
We don't need a 'world beating' test and trace system, we just need a working one
Health
By Kate Hollern MP
We don't need a 'world beating' test and trace system, we just need a working one
With schools returning in September, if test and trace isn't dramatically improved - and quickly – local outbreaks could become deadly national ones.
Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list after spike in cases
Coronavirus
Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list after spike in cases
People arriving in the UK from Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas will have to enter coronavirus quarantine following a spike in cases, the Government has announced.
Partner content
Health
By British Veterinary Association
Vets issue warning for dog owners following warm weather surge in toxic blue green algae reports
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs in the vicinity of water bodies, after a spike in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer.
Call for PPE procurement inquiry as Government accused of wasting £150m on millions of unusable masks
Coronavirus
Call for PPE procurement inquiry as Government accused of wasting £150m on millions of unusable masks
Opposition parties are calling for an investigation into the Government’s procurement of PPE during the coronavirus pandemic after millions of unusable masks were bought from an investment firm.
Bank of England predicts UK unemployment will soar after furlough scheme ends
Coronavirus
Bank of England predicts UK unemployment will soar after furlough scheme ends
The UK’s unemployment rate is expected to hit 7.5% after a host of government support schemes are turned off, the Bank of England has predicted.
Nicola Sturgeon orders Aberdeen back into lockdown following spike in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus
Nicola Sturgeon orders Aberdeen back into lockdown following spike in coronavirus cases
Nicola Sturgeon has announced fresh lockdown restrictions for Aberdeen following a spike in coronavirus infections.
EventsAll
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
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
2020
Central London
The Building Regulations and Fire Safety Conference
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards