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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’.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Government recognises test and trace challenge for vet practices in England
Public Health England has issued advice on test and trace in recognition of the potential impact on veterinary practices, following lobbying by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Significant decrease in dementia diagnosis rate - Alzheimer’s Society comments
There has been a significant decrease in dementia diagnosis rates – from 67.6% in February to 63.5% in June 2020.
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘dog ate my homework’ excuses on coronavirus
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘dog ate my homework’ excuses on coronavirus
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of acting like a “schoolboy claiming his dog has eaten his homework” whenever he is quizzed on the Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Department of Health pledges will get ‘good’ or ‘inadequate’ ratings as MPs draft in independent experts
Health
Department of Health pledges will get ‘good’ or ‘inadequate’ ratings as MPs draft in independent experts
Ministers’ key health promises will be independently evaluated and handed ratings under a new scheme launched by a cross-party group of MPs.
Coronavirus: Labour says councils ‘abandoning’ NHS test and trace after Blackburn sets up its own scheme
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Labour says councils ‘abandoning’ NHS test and trace after Blackburn sets up its own scheme
Councils are “abandoning” the Government’s coronavirus test and trace programme because it is “showing no signs of improvement”, Labour have argued.
Back-to-school plan could prompt coronavirus surge without test and trace improvements, ministers warned
Coronavirus
Back-to-school plan could prompt coronavirus surge without test and trace improvements, ministers warned
The Government’s coronavirus test and trace programme is not currently doing enough to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 if schools reopen, scientists have warned.
Coronavirus: Number 10 ‘drops plan to shield over-50s’ amid Cabinet backlash
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Number 10 ‘drops plan to shield over-50s’ amid Cabinet backlash
Downing Street has reportedly dropped plans to order some over-50s to stay at home during the winter to protect themselves from coronavirus following a Cabinet backlash.
Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT Baffled by Contrary Government Schemes: The ‘Better Health’ Campaign Versus ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ Scheme
BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine) was pleased to announce its support for the recently announced Governmental ‘Better Health’ campaign.
Major incident declared in Greater Manchester after spike in Covid-19 cases
Coronavirus
Major incident declared in Greater Manchester after spike in Covid-19 cases
A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester following a rise in coronavirus infection rates.
Rishi Sunak urges public to support their favourite restaurants as ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme launches
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak urges public to support their favourite restaurants as ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme launches
Rishi Sunak has urged the British public to help save the jobs of 1.8 million hospitality employees by making use of the Government’s ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ restaurant discount scheme.
Boris Johnson ‘squeezes the brake pedal’ on lockdown easing — as Chris Whitty says Britain ‘near the limits’ of safe changes
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson ‘squeezes the brake pedal’ on lockdown easing — as Chris Whitty says Britain ‘near the limits’ of safe changes
Boris Johnson has decided to “squeeze the brake pedal” on easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions — as chief medical officer Chris Whitty said the country was now “near the limit” of what could be safely lifted.
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Panorama: 'The Forgotten Frontline' - Alzheimer's Society comments
On Thursday 30 July 2020 at 21:00, Panorama will broadcast a report on how care homes have fared during the coronavrius pandemic. Reporter Alison Holt asks if care homes were abandoned to fight the virus alone.
Matt Hancock says new northern lockdown rules ‘crystal clear’ as fresh household coronavirus curbs brought in at short notice
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says new northern lockdown rules ‘crystal clear’ as fresh household coronavirus curbs brought in at short notice
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said fresh lockdown rules in northern England are “absolutely crystal clear” amid criticism over the way a string of changes were announced late on Thursday night.
Boris Johnson claims ‘massive success’ in reducing coronavirus deaths despite highest excess mortality in Europe
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson claims ‘massive success’ in reducing coronavirus deaths despite highest excess mortality in Europe
Boris Johnson has claimed the nation "has had a massive success" in reducing coronavirus deaths, on the day it was revealed England has recorded the highest excess mortality in Europe.
Coronavirus: Government raises testing capacity target to 500,000 per day
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Government raises testing capacity target to 500,000 per day
The Government has announced it wants to double the UK’s daily coronavirus testing capacity to 500,000 by the end of October.
England had highest number of excess deaths in Europe during coronavirus pandemic, stats show
Coronavirus
England had highest number of excess deaths in Europe during coronavirus pandemic, stats show
England has had the highest number of excess deaths in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new international comparison.
Government increases self-isolation period to ten days amid ‘real possibility’ people can still pass on Covid-19
Coronavirus
Government increases self-isolation period to ten days amid ‘real possibility’ people can still pass on Covid-19
The public will have to self-isolate for ten days if they show any symptoms of coronavirus, under a change in the guidance issued by the Government.
Boris Johnson urges Brits to join the public sector as he heaps praise on coronavirus frontline staff
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges Brits to join the public sector as he heaps praise on coronavirus frontline staff
Boris Johnson is urging Brits to consider a career in the public sector as he hailed the “heroic efforts“ of frontline staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus self-isolation period ‘to increase from seven days to ten’
Coronavirus
Coronavirus self-isolation period ‘to increase from seven days to ten’
People with coronavirus symptoms will be expected to stay at home for ten rather than seven days under new government guidance set to be unveiled on Thursday.
Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Quality of early-life education positively impacts dementia risk later in life - Alzheimer's Society responds
Risk factors for Alzheimer’s may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Coronavirus: Social care sector entered pandemic 'underfunded, understaffed and at risk of collapse', new report reveals
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Social care sector entered pandemic 'underfunded, understaffed and at risk of collapse', new report reveals
The social care sector was "underfunded, understaffed and at risk of collapse" before the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new report.
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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Lockdown isolation causes shocking levels of decline for people with dementia, who are rapidly losing memory, speech, and ability to dress and feed themselves
People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus – Alzheimer’s Society with One Dementia Voice call for Government to reinforce family carers being given ‘Key Worker’ status.
Partner content
Health
By Save the Children
A welcome recognition of the needs and challenges faced by families with children on Universal Credit
The National Food Strategy’s recommendation to extend free school meals to more children who need them would go a long way to making sure children get enough to eat.
Partner content
Health
By British Veterinary Association
BVA Live to launch at the NEC in Birmingham
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have partnered to announce the launch of a major new conference and exhibition for the veterinary profession: BVA Live.
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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