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Children are facing a ‘double hit’ from pandemic Partner content
Children are facing a ‘double hit’ from pandemic
Coronavirus
By University of Essex
Children are experiencing a 'double hit' from the pandemic, as school disruption affects learning and impacts mental health, according to new research.
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
What We Know About The New Covid-19 Variant That's Alarming Governments And Scientists
Coronavirus
What We Know About The New Covid-19 Variant That's Alarming Governments And Scientists
Jeremy Hunt Hints Government Could “Look Again” At Social Care Cap Before Next Election
Health
Jeremy Hunt Hints Government Could “Look Again” At Social Care Cap Before Next Election
MPs Vote Through Controversial Social Care Costing On Difficult Day For Boris Johnson
Health
MPs Vote Through Controversial Social Care Costing On Difficult Day For Boris Johnson
Furious Tories Threaten A 'Sizeable' Rebellion Over 'Less Fair' Social Care Reforms
Health
Furious Tories Threaten A "Sizeable" Rebellion Over "Less Fair" Social Care Reforms
Sajid Javid Insists The UK Would Not Introduce Mandatory Covid Vaccines For The General Population
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Insists The UK Would Not Introduce Mandatory Covid Vaccines For The General Population
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We need a more co-ordinated approach to funeral and bereavement policy matters
Coronavirus
By John Hayes MP
We need a more co-ordinated approach to funeral and bereavement policy matters
We need significant and sustained investment in treatment services to tackle alcohol addiction
Health
By Dan Carden MP
We need significant and sustained investment in treatment services to tackle alcohol addiction
The growing appetite for alternative proteins
Environment
By Lord Sarfraz
The growing appetite for alternative proteins
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Angela Rayner Speech Derailed By Surprise Reshuffle Of Labour Shadow Cabinet
Angela Rayner Speech Derailed By Surprise Reshuffle Of Labour Shadow Cabinet
Political parties
Yvette Cooper Makes Labour Frontbench Comeback After Keir Starmer Reshuffles Top Team
Yvette Cooper Makes Labour Frontbench Comeback After Keir Starmer Reshuffles Top Team
Political parties
Boris Johnson Would Be Forced To Declare Cost Of Spain Holiday Under New MP Rules
Boris Johnson Would Be Forced To Declare Cost Of Spain Holiday Under New MP Rules
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Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
There is no evidence that creating safe routes from France for asylum seekers would encourage criminal gangs to keep smuggling people across the Channel, charities have told PoliticsHome.
What We Know About The New Covid-19 Variant That's Alarming Governments And Scientists
Coronavirus
What We Know About The New Covid-19 Variant That's Alarming Governments And Scientists
The government has expressed concern about a new Covid-19 variant, which is believed to be one of the most heavily mutated versions of the virus discovered so far.
We need a more co-ordinated approach to funeral and bereavement policy matters
Coronavirus
By John Hayes MP
We need a more co-ordinated approach to funeral and bereavement policy matters
It’s axiomatic that the Covid pandemic has brought pain and fear, heartache and loss. It’s meant unexpected challenges for all kinds of people in all kinds of spheres. Prominent among those who have dealt with the worst of Covid’s effects, alongside hospital and care workers, has been the funeral and bereavement sector.
Health & Care news
Health
By Dignity in Dying
BMA moves to neutral stance on assisted dying
Sajid Javid Unveils 5-Pillar Winter Plan To 'Live With Covid' Without Bringing Back Restrictions
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Unveils 5-Pillar Winter Plan To "Live With Covid" Without Bringing Back Restrictions
Sajid Javid has unveiled a five-pillar plan to fight Covid-19 in the coming autumn and winter months.
12-Year-Olds Can Overrule Parents To Get Covid Jab, Confirms Vaccines Minister
Coronavirus
12-Year-Olds Can Overrule Parents To Get Covid Jab, Confirms Vaccines Minister
Children as young as twelve will have the power to overrule their parents' wishes in order to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed.
UK's Chief Medical Officers Give Green Light To Covid Vaccines For All 12 To 15-Year-Olds
Coronavirus
UK's Chief Medical Officers Give Green Light To Covid Vaccines For All 12 To 15-Year-Olds
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have advised that all over-12s should be offered a Covid-19 vaccine following a fresh review.
No.10 Is Asking MPs How Their Constituents Are Feeling About Tax Hikes Ahead Of Health And Social Care Votes
Health
No.10 Is Asking MPs How Their Constituents Are Feeling About Tax Hikes Ahead Of Health And Social Care Votes
No.10 has been canvassing Tory MPs for their constituents' views on the National Insurance hike and pensions triple lock break after a poll on Friday revealed a five point drop in the party’s favourability.
Early Data Shows Booster Jab Is 'Very Effective' At Driving Down Covid, Says Neil Ferguson
Coronavirus
Early Data Shows Booster Jab Is "Very Effective" At Driving Down Covid, Says Neil Ferguson
Research shows rolling out third doses of the coronavirus vaccine could have a big impact in reducing the number of coronavirus infections, Professor Neil Ferguson of Imperial College London has said ahead of government plans to administer booster shots in the coming weeks.
British para athletes make history to end our extraordinary sporting summer on a high Partner content
Coronavirus
By UK Sport
British para athletes make history to end our extraordinary sporting summer on a high
An extraordinary summer is drawing to a close and, as I returned home from Tokyo last week, there was finally time to draw breath and reflect on a very special Paralympic Games. A Games that, in the words of Andrew Parsons, the International Paralympic Committee President, ‘many doubted would happen, many thought impossible’.
Sajid Javid Confirms Vaccine Passports Will Not Go Ahead
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Confirms Vaccine Passports Will Not Go Ahead
Sajid Javid has confirmed that vaccine passports will not be mandated in nightclubs or any other large venues across the UK.
Natasha's Law: A new hope for allergy sufferers
Health
By Georgina Bailey
Natasha's Law: A new hope for allergy sufferers
Five years on from Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s death after an allergic reaction, ‘Natasha’s Law’ is finally coming into effect next month. Georgina Bailey reports on the family’s fight to make life safer for sufferers and how allergy policy is changing
Low tax conservatism is dead, but fiscal conservatism is back in fashion
Health
By Torsten Bell
Low tax conservatism is dead, but fiscal conservatism is back in fashion
The Prime Minister and Chancellor made huge policy decisions this week, raising taxes to spend more on the NHS and protect the assets of those facing high social care costs.
We can’t afford to let Covid-19 derail progress tackling other infectious diseases
Coronavirus
By Steve Brine MP
We can’t afford to let Covid-19 derail progress tackling other infectious diseases
As we return from recess, it’s clear that infectious diseases didn’t take a summer vacation.
Poor health conditions existed long before COVID - why I’m introducing a Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill
Coronavirus
By Simon Fell MP
Poor health conditions existed long before COVID - why I’m introducing a Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill
I vividly remember sitting in the Commons when the Prime Minister announced the terms of reference for the inquiry into the COVID19 pandemic.
Vaccine Passports Could Be Extended To More Places 'According To The Public Health Need'
Coronavirus
Vaccine Passports Could Be Extended To More Places "According To The Public Health Need"
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed that use of vaccine certification could extend beyond nightclubs and sporting events "according to the public health need".
This World Suicide Prevention Day, there are reasons to be hopeful – and we all have a part to play Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
This World Suicide Prevention Day, there are reasons to be hopeful – and we all have a part to play
Jessica Gallier turned a personal tragedy into positive outcomes for other families when she founded The Martin Gallier Project with National Lottery funding – and now it’s one of many organisations creating hope through action this World Suicide Prevention Day.
Whether in Texas or closer to home, women are once again having to fight for our right to an abortion
Health
By Diana Johnson MP
Whether in Texas or closer to home, women are once again having to fight for our right to an abortion
The Texas abortion ban is a shocking rollback of women’s hard-fought reproductive rights and damaging to the fight for equality.
MPs Have Voted Through Boris Johnson’s Manifesto-Breaking National Insurance Rise for Social Care
Health
MPs Have Voted Through Boris Johnson’s Manifesto-Breaking National Insurance Rise for Social Care
MPs have passed a motion backing Boris Johnson’s controversial proposal to hike national insurance to fund his social care plan by a majority of 71 votes.
To bounce back from Covid the NHS needs investment, not reform
Health
By Jennifer Dixon and Ruth Thorlby, the Health Foundation
To bounce back from Covid the NHS needs investment, not reform
NHS reform may be popular among MPs but it is costly and risky, argues the Health Foundation. Tried and tested techniques, plus investment, are what is needed to tackle the backlog.
The Prime Minister must continue to prioritise social care
Health
By Ruth Owen, CEO of Leonard Cheshire
The Prime Minister must continue to prioritise social care
Backbench rebellions, cabinet infighting and front-page headlines have once again greeted proposals of a solution on how we fund social care.
Sajid Javid Says He Cannot Guarantee Tax Hikes Will Be Enough To Clear NHS Backlog
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Says He Cannot Guarantee Tax Hikes Will Be Enough To Clear NHS Backlog
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said he cannot say for sure that the government plan to increase National Insurance will be enough to clear the NHS backlog.
Boris Johnson Won't Rule Out Future Tax Rises After Announcing New Health And Social Care Levy
Health
By Kate Proctor
Boris Johnson Won't Rule Out Future Tax Rises After Announcing New Health And Social Care Levy
Boris Johnson failed to rule out future tax rises over the course of this Parliament as the country continues to battle with a “radically different” economy from his election in December 2019.
Five Key Details From Boris Johnson’s New National Insurance Levy To Fix Social Care
Health
Five Key Details From Boris Johnson’s New National Insurance Levy To Fix Social Care
More than two years after he first announced he had a plan to fix social care, Boris Johnson finally unveiled a new 1.25% levy on National Insurance to go towards paying to fix the crisis in the sector.
Tories Are Confident Boris Johnson Will Get Social Care National Insurance Hike Through On A Rapid Vote
Health
Tories Are Confident Boris Johnson Will Get Social Care National Insurance Hike Through On A Rapid Vote
Boris Johnson will get his social care plan through the Commons, allies believe, despite deep concerns from his own backbench over the manifesto-breaking National Insurance increase that will pay for it.
Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
MSP Visits Coca-Cola Manufacturing Site in East Kilbride
Nadhim Zahawi Says The Delta Variant Changed Things On Vaccine Passports
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says The Delta Variant Changed Things On Vaccine Passports
Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has defended government plans to introduce vaccine passports to large venues by the end of the month, stating the Delta variant of Covid-19 has “changed things”.
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IET@150 Parliamentary Reception: The next 150 years of engineering
2021
[email protected] Parliamentary Reception: The next 150 years of engineering
Women in Local Government
2021
Hybrid
Women in Local Government
Making the North West Greener, Healthier and Stronger
2021
Making the North West Greener, Healthier and Stronger
Race to Equality: Achieving Racial Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Race to Equality: Achieving Racial Inclusion at Work