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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
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
Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead
Health
By Rebecca Paul MP
Trialling puberty blockers for under-18s puts young people at risk – it should not go ahead
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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
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
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
England’s Lockdown Could Go On Beyond December 2, Michael Gove Has Said
Coronavirus
England’s Lockdown Could Go On Beyond December 2, Michael Gove Has Said
The second national lockdown in England could be extended beyond its initial four weeks, the Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has admitted.
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Coronavirus
By Betting and Gaming Council
Casino bosses warn Nicola Sturgeon hundreds of jobs at risk over Covid closures
Hundreds of Scots casino jobs are at risk after the venues were forced to shut despite there being no evidence that they spread Covid, Nicola Sturgeon has been warned.
Coronavirus Deaths Are 'Highly Likely' To Exceed The Government's Worst Case Scenario, According To New Sage Analysis
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Deaths Are "Highly Likely" To Exceed The Government's Worst Case Scenario, According To New Sage Analysis
The government's top scientific advisory group has warned the UK's death toll is "highly likely" to exceed their worst-case projections following a surge in infections.
New Research From Labour Suggests The UK’s Test And Trace Failings Are Harming The Economy
Coronavirus
New Research From Labour Suggests The UK’s Test And Trace Failings Are Harming The Economy
An international tracker of test and trace systems from the University of Oxford has shown the UK’s system is faring worse than those in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Canada and Germany.
The NHS Covid-19 App Has Only Had Half The Downloads NHS Advisors Say It Needs To Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus
The NHS Covid-19 App Has Only Had Half The Downloads NHS Advisors Say It Needs To Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
The official NHS Covid-19 app has only been downloaded by 40% of adults with eligible smartphones—half the number researchers say is needed to effectively halt the spread of the virus.
How are Cadent delivering the skills for the future? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Cadent
How are Cadent delivering the skills for the future?
Martin Rimmer, Chief People Officer at Cadent, explains how the organisation is putting its people at the heart of the green recovery.
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Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Public vote of confidence for police in pandemic
National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, John Apter, responds to ONS Crime Statistics
Boris Johnson Is Under Pressure To Toughen Restrictions After UK Coronavirus Deaths Hit Their Highest Level Since May
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Is Under Pressure To Toughen Restrictions After UK Coronavirus Deaths Hit Their Highest Level Since May
Boris Johnson has come under fresh pressure to introduce tougher lockdown restrictions after the UK's death toll reached its highest level since May.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB publishes response to BEIS consultation on professional qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published its response to the Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) consultation on recognition of professional qualifications and regulation of professions.
A Minister Has Insisted Boris Johnson Is Focused On 'Levelling-Up' After Northern Tory MPs Called For A 'Roadmap' Out Of Lockdown
Coronavirus
A Minister Has Insisted Boris Johnson Is Focused On "Levelling-Up" After Northern Tory MPs Called For A "Roadmap" Out Of Lockdown
Business minister Nadhim Zahawi has insisted Boris Johnson is focused on "levelling-up" the north of England after a group of Tory MPs said lockdowns were fuelling "disparity" across the country.
Warrington And Nottingham Will Enter Tier 3 Lockdowns To Protect The NHS From Spiralling Covid-19 Infections
Coronavirus
Warrington And Nottingham Will Enter Tier 3 Lockdowns To Protect The NHS From Spiralling Covid-19 Infections
Warrington and Nottingham are to become the latest areas in England to enter the highest level of local restrictions as Covid-19 infections continue to rise.
Marcus Rashford Has Denied Being Contacted By Boris Johnson After The Latest School Meals Row
Health
Marcus Rashford Has Denied Being Contacted By Boris Johnson After The Latest School Meals Row
The footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford has dismissed suggestions that Boris Johnson has contacted him following rising tensions over government's refusal to fund free school meals.
A Senior Tory Says The Government 'Misread' The Country's Mood On Free School Meals After Labour Threatened To Force Another Vote
Health
A Senior Tory Says The Government "Misread" The Country's Mood On Free School Meals After Labour Threatened To Force Another Vote
Labour has threatened to force another vote on free school meals if ministers refuse to U-turn before Christmas - and a Tory backbencher has suggested the government may not have enough to support to defeat the move.
‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic
Approximately 1.4 million migrants in the UK have no access to state funds – including hundreds of thousands of key workers in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. As Covid-19 pushes more people into destitution, Georgina Bailey reports on how they've been impacted by the government's policies.
Downing Street Has Refused To Praise Businesses Offering Free Food To Children After Marcus Rashford’s Anti-Hunger Campaign
Coronavirus
Downing Street Has Refused To Praise Businesses Offering Free Food To Children After Marcus Rashford’s Anti-Hunger Campaign
Downing Street has refused to praise businesses and local councils who are offering to provide free food for children during next week’s school half-term.
“Falling Through The Cracks”: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Exacerbating The Mental Health Crisis At UK Universities
Coronavirus
“Falling Through The Cracks”: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Exacerbating The Mental Health Crisis At UK Universities
Student representatives have warned that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will only worsen the mental health crisis that has gripped British universities in recent years.
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their 'Best Judgment' When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their "Best Judgment" When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
Staff working on the Test and Trace system have been told to use their "best judgment" when escalating cases for possible police action, leading to fears of "inconsistency" in the application of the rules.
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
The Chancellor has unveiled a fresh financial rescue package with an increase in support for businesses in Tier 2 lockdowns.
Sheffield's Mayor Says The Government Can't 'Wash Its Hands' Of South Yorkshire And He'll Ask For More Cash If Needed
Coronavirus
Sheffield's Mayor Says The Government Can't "Wash Its Hands" Of South Yorkshire And He'll Ask For More Cash If Needed
Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis has said he “won’t hesitate” to ask Boris Johnson for more money to cope with Tier 3 rules if he finds the £41m deal he secured is not enough to help the region.
Angela Rayner Has Apologised For Calling A Tory MP 'Scum' During A Heated Debate On Local Lockdowns
Coronavirus
Angela Rayner Has Apologised For Calling A Tory MP "Scum" During A Heated Debate On Local Lockdowns
Angela Rayner has been forced to apologise after she called a Conservative MP "scum" during a debate on financial support for regions facing local lockdowns.
Boris Johnson Claims Greater Manchester Will Get An Extra £60m For Entering Tier 3 Lockdown Despite A Collapse In Talks With Andy Burnham
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Claims Greater Manchester Will Get An Extra £60m For Entering Tier 3 Lockdown Despite A Collapse In Talks With Andy Burnham
Boris Johnson said Greater Manchester will still be handed an extra £60million in financial support to enter a Tier 3 lockdown despite talks over a deal with local leaders collapsing yesterday.
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Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
Teenagers’ experiences of life in lockdown – and lessons for COVID-19 recovery plans
In this blog, Dr Ola Demkowicz (Manchester Institute of Education), Dr Emma Ashworth (Liverpool John Moores University), and Dr Terry Hanley (Manchester Institute of Education) discuss some of the experiences teenagers have reported during the UK lockdown, and provide recommendations to support teenagers now and during the next stages of the pandemic and recovery.
The Sheffield Mayor Has Confirmed That South Yorkshire Will Move Into Tier 3 From Midnight On Saturday
Coronavirus
The Sheffield Mayor Has Confirmed That South Yorkshire Will Move Into Tier 3 From Midnight On Saturday
South Yorkshire is set to enter the top tier of coronavirus restrictions from midnight on Saturday 24 October, regional mayor Dan Jarvis has confirmed.
Winter is coming and with it stark choices about tackling homelessness Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Winter is coming and with it stark choices about tackling homelessness
COVID-19 has been a gamechanger for everyone, but for the homeless it is a spectre to be doubly feared. As the MCHLG prepares to implement measures to tackle it, CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, talks to Glyn Strong about the potential pitfalls and possibilities.

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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025