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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
The government's welfare bill has passed a House of Commons vote after another major concession to Labour rebels.
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On 'Terrible' Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Health
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On "Terrible" Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Health
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Health
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Health
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Opinion
Failure on the NHS is not an option
Health
By Praful Nargund
Failure on the NHS is not an option
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
Health
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Health
By Emma Lewell MP
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Stephen Kinnock is responsible for tackling one of the biggest challenges the government faces: social care. The health minister talks to Sienna Rodgers about charging reforms, professionalising the workforce and his family’s experiences with care
Health & Care news
Matt Hancock Confirms Pilot To Drop Self-Isolation For Those Who Have Had Both Vaccines
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Confirms Pilot To Drop Self-Isolation For Those Who Have Had Both Vaccines
Matt Hancock has confirmed the government is considering dropping the requirement for self-isolation for those who have had both vaccines.
We must classify long Covid as an ‘occupational disease’ to protect frontline workers
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
We must classify long Covid as an ‘occupational disease’ to protect frontline workers
Care for sufferers of long Covid shouldn’t amount to a postcode lottery, and the government needs to commit to funding a far more comprehensive long Covid care system.
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Military medals, designer clothes and rare Beatles records … charity shops have long been a treasure trove for the eagle-eyed bargain hunter. Kate Proctor speaks to the people running some of the UK’s stores, and discovers the weird and wonderful donations they’ve received
62% Of Brits Would Back Delaying Lockdown Roadmap Beyond the 19 July “Terminus” Date
Coronavirus
62% Of Brits Would Back Delaying Lockdown Roadmap Beyond the 19 July “Terminus” Date
Exclusive: Over half of Brits would back the government delaying the coronavirus roadmap beyond 19 July — despite Boris Johnson describing this as the “terminus” for lockdown restrictions.
Matt Hancock's Pandemic Claims “Did Not Stack Up” Committee Member Says
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock's Pandemic Claims “Did Not Stack Up” Committee Member Says
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is far from being cleared of lying about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a member of the committee which is investigating the government’s response.
Young people leaving care need a suitable and safe home Partner content
Health
By Barnardo's and IKEA UK & Ireland
Young people leaving care need a suitable and safe home
A new report from Barnardo's and IKEA shines a stark spotlight on the experiences of young people living independently when leaving the care system
Charities have stepped up during Covid – so why hasn’t the 
Prime Minister matched his warm words with more support?
Coronavirus
By Rachael Maskell MP
Charities have stepped up during Covid – so why hasn’t the 
Prime Minister matched his warm words with more support?
Every day, a million acts of kindness are distributed across our communities. But this last year the outpouring of generosity has been truly extraordinary as people have reached deep into the needs of their neighbourhoods and served one another.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
New Chair for NOAH elected at AGM
NOAH’s 2021 AGM took place on 16 June, where Caitrina Oakes, Managing Director, Vetoquinol UK and Ireland, was elected as the new Chair of NOAH for 2021/22.
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times
After all the time we have spent in front of our televisions, we’re finally able to get back to experiencing films how they should be: on the big screen.
Government must use the women’s health strategy to finally fix gaping holes in miscarriage support
Health
By Olivia Blake MP
Government must use the women’s health strategy to finally fix gaping holes in miscarriage support
A re-focus on miscarriage is desperately needed, and long overdue. The days of leaving women to suffer in silence must be a thing of the past.
Clean Air Day 2021: Why now is the time to get serious about tackling air pollution Partner content
Environment
By British Safety Council
Clean Air Day 2021: Why now is the time to get serious about tackling air pollution
Clean Air Day, being marked today, is an opportunity to improve public understanding of air pollution, build awareness of how air pollution affects our health and explain the actions we can all take to tackle air pollution, helping to protect the environment and our health.
Air quality: It’s time for joined-up thinking so that we can all breathe easier Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Air quality: It’s time for joined-up thinking so that we can all breathe easier
The UK has an opportunity to lead the way on the global problem of air pollution – but as the latest figures highlight, there’s no time to waste on an issue this pressing.
Here Are All The Key Claims In Dominic Cummings' Latest Bombshell
Coronavirus
Here Are All The Key Claims In Dominic Cummings' Latest Bombshell
Dominic Cummings has doubled down on his eyebrow-raising claims about the government's handling of the pandemic. PoliticsHome sets out the key details from his latest offering.
Dominic Cummings Has Published Texts Claiming Boris Johnson Called Matt Hancock “Totally F***ing Hopeless”
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings Has Published Texts Claiming Boris Johnson Called Matt Hancock “Totally F***ing Hopeless”
Dominic Cummings has claimed Boris Johnson described Matt Hancock as “totally fucking hopeless” during the pandemic after releasing bombshell WhatsApp messages.
The care sector urgently needs reform after suffering long term under-funding and neglect
Health
By Shaun Bailey MP
The care sector urgently needs reform after suffering long term under-funding and neglect
Despite years of promises, the Department of Health and Social Care still doesn’t have a plan in place to reform the adult social care sector.
MPs And Scientists Warn Government Inaction On Dementia Could Set Research Back By A Decade
Health
MPs And Scientists Warn Government Inaction On Dementia Could Set Research Back By A Decade
Exclusive: A major new inquiry has found dementia research is at a tense "turning point" after labs were forced to shut during the pandemic.
Labour Launch Bid To Force Ministers To Publish Documents Behind Rejected School's Catch-Up Fund
Coronavirus
Labour Launch Bid To Force Ministers To Publish Documents Behind Rejected School's Catch-Up Fund
Labour will today use a Commons vote to attempt to force ministers to publish texts, emails and any other documents discussing their reasons for rejecting a £15bn education support package.
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Theatres have said they urgently need financial support after it was announced that social distancing requirements will stay in place for at least another four weeks, but that no extra support for culture will be provided in the period.
Boris Johnson Delays Unlocking To July 19 As Covid Cases Rise – Everything You Need To Know
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Delays Unlocking To July 19 As Covid Cases Rise – Everything You Need To Know
Boris Johnson has confirmed that lockdown easing will be delayed by four weeks to cope with the surge in Delta variant cases amid fear that hospitalisations could reach the scale of the first peak of the pandemic.
Pub Trade Outraged As Roadmap Delayed By Four Weeks With No Extra Financial Support
Coronavirus
Pub Trade Outraged As Roadmap Delayed By Four Weeks With No Extra Financial Support
Pub and nightclub owners are warning that businesses will fail and cost the sector millions after the government extended coronavirus restrictions for another four weeks.
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Four Week Delay To Lifting Of Lockdown Restrictions
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Four Week Delay To Lifting Of Lockdown Restrictions
The Prime Minister is set to announce the final lifting of lockdown restrictions on 21 June will be delayed by up to four weeks.
UK soft-drinks maker accelerates emissions cut as it targets Net Zero Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
UK soft-drinks maker accelerates emissions cut as it targets Net Zero
Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has announced its commitment to halve its emissions by 2030, as part of ambitious plans to reach net zero across its entire value chain by 2050.
Failure to take action has led to sexual abuse being normalised in schools
Health
By Maria Miller MP
Failure to take action has led to sexual abuse being normalised in schools
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse was rife when the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee reported five years ago. Fast forward, Ofsted are only now giving it the attention it deserves.
G7 Nations Pledge To Donate One Billion Vaccines To Developing Countries By Next Year
Coronavirus
G7 Nations Pledge To Donate One Billion Vaccines To Developing Countries By Next Year
G7 leaders have pledged to donate one billion vaccines by June 2022, but have faced criticism the scale of the programme will not end the pandemic.
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