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Kensington And Chelsea Council Bans Grenfell Cladding Firms From Work On Local Projects
Kensington And Chelsea Council Bans Grenfell Cladding Firms From Work On Local Projects
Communities
Several companies appearing at the Grenfell inquiry have been blocked from working on projects in the borough following anger from residents.
Vaccine Passports Could “Reinforce Structural Discrimination” Against Disabled People, Experts Warn
Coronavirus
Vaccine Passports Could “Reinforce Structural Discrimination” Against Disabled People, Experts Warn
Polling Shows Half of Brits Want Government Action On Football Ahead Of Its Review Into The Game
Home affairs
Polling Shows Half of Brits Want Government Action On Football Ahead Of Its Review Into The Game
Two Food Bank Parcels A Minute Were Given To Children Last Year
Coronavirus
Two Food Bank Parcels A Minute Were Given To Children Last Year
Charities Hit Back At Tory MPs Over Attacks On Runnymede Trust And Defend Right To Criticise Race Report
Social affairs
Charities Hit Back At Tory MPs Over Attacks On Runnymede Trust And Defend Right To Criticise Race Report
'Justice Has Been Done' After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says
Communities
"Justice Has Been Done" After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says
Crowning glory: monarch, politics and Parliament in an age of democracy
Social affairs
By Andrew Gimson
Crowning glory: monarch, politics and Parliament in an age of democracy
The House Live
Lords Diary: Lord Cormack on 'how to behave' lessons and the state opening
Social affairs
By Lord Cormack
Lords Diary: Lord Cormack on "how to behave" lessons and the state opening
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups fear new government measures could harm their nomadic way of life
Home affairs
By Alexandra Ming
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups fear new government measures could harm their nomadic way of life
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
Home affairs
By Georgina Bailey
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
Most read
Dominic Cummings Attacks UK’s “Joke” Border Policy Amid Row Over Keeping India Off “Red List'
Dominic Cummings Attacks UK’s “Joke” Border Policy Amid Row Over Keeping India Off “Red List"
Coronavirus
Robot pirate ships set sail to launch biggest clean-up of UK’s rivers Partner content
Robot pirate ships set sail to launch biggest clean-up of UK’s rivers
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Environment
Kensington And Chelsea Council Bans Grenfell Cladding Firms From Work On Local Projects
Kensington And Chelsea Council Bans Grenfell Cladding Firms From Work On Local Projects
Communities
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'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
Home affairs
By Georgina Bailey
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
New proposed powers to limit disruptive protests have driven activists back onto the streets. But are the new proposals bringing necessary balance and protection through police powers, or posing a fundamental threat to democracy? Georgina Bailey reports
Vaccine Passports Could “Reinforce Structural Discrimination” Against Disabled People, Experts Warn
Coronavirus
Vaccine Passports Could “Reinforce Structural Discrimination” Against Disabled People, Experts Warn
Legal experts and charities have warned that the introduction of Covid status certificates — otherwise known as vaccine passports — could undermine disabled people's rights and leave businesses open to discrimination lawsuits.
Charities Hit Back At Tory MPs Over Attacks On Runnymede Trust And Defend Right To Criticise Race Report
Social affairs
Charities Hit Back At Tory MPs Over Attacks On Runnymede Trust And Defend Right To Criticise Race Report
Exclusive: A group of leading charities has defended their right to tackle social justice after a group of Tory MPs attacked the Runnymede Trust for criticising the government’s controversial race report.
Social Affairs news
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
House of Lords due to debate assisted dying Private Member’s Bill for first time in more than 5 years
An assisted dying bill is due to be debated in the House of Lords later this year – the first time a private member’s bill on the topic will be discussed in Westminster for more than five years.
Government must support creatives through Covid recovery to protect diversity in the industry
Social affairs
By Giles Watling MP
Government must support creatives through Covid recovery to protect diversity in the industry
Without decisive action there is widespread concern that Covid's negative impact on earnings will further affect diversity within the creative industry.
Putting calories on menus will be disastrous for the 1.2 million people with eating disorders
Health
By Tilly Bolton
Putting calories on menus will be disastrous for the 1.2 million people with eating disorders
There is a mental health crisis happening, and putting calories on menus will just exacerbate this.
Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary
When the first lockdown exacerbated Wanda Mayer’s anxiety and caused her to have a series of panic attacks, she knew exactly where to go: the allotment she calls her ‘haven’. Thanks to National Lottery Funding, projects have been bringing communities together, and supporting mental health.
To achieve Net Zero, we must inspire the public to take action Partner content
Environment
By Smart Energy GB
To achieve Net Zero, we must inspire the public to take action
For the first time, smart meters are giving people the option of becoming active participants in the energy system. We must help everyone to embrace the opportunity
Maternal mental health matters: how can we ensure adequate action is taken?
Health
By Sarah Olney MP
Maternal mental health matters: how can we ensure adequate action is taken?
For many women lockdown has exacerbated some of the most difficult aspects of motherhood.
For the record, mothers-in-law are official after 184 years
Coronavirus
By Tim Loughton MP
For the record, mothers-in-law are official after 184 years
Amid the distractions of our pandemic-constrained parliament, colleagues may have missed a small but significant result in a Statutory Instrument Committee meeting recently.
The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling
This week the UK took another step towards post-Covid normality when high street shops in Scotland – including betting shops – safely opened their doors again for the first time this year.
Communities worked well together during Covid - how do we sustain that during the next crisis?
Coronavirus
By Jehangir Malik
Communities worked well together during Covid - how do we sustain that during the next crisis?
It is an understatement to say the Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges across all walks of life, and as Director of the Emergencies Partnerships those challenges were at the forefront of my day to day work.
How mobile connectivity can power a radical green recovery Partner content
Coronavirus
By Mark Evans | CEO of O2
How mobile connectivity can power a radical green recovery
With millions of connections across our networks, the mobile industry can play a key role in reaching net zero – helping businesses and consumers cut emissions with flexible working technology, smart meters, and a host of 5G-enabled solutions
Piecemeal policies will not save the planet – we need global action to turn off the plastics tap Partner content
Environment
By Steve Fletcher | University of Portsmouth
Piecemeal policies will not save the planet – we need global action to turn off the plastics tap
The global plastics problem is growing worse by the year. We must all work together to rise to the challenge
Stephen Lawrence Day is a time to reflect on the transformative power of education to improve life chances
Communities
By David Simmonds MP
Stephen Lawrence Day is a time to reflect on the transformative power of education to improve life chances
As we reflect on this year’s Stephen Lawrence Day, a day where we come together to continue to push the agenda for change and the sort of society where everyone can flourish, I wanted to reflect on my passion, education.
The unusual pets helping children through lockdown Partner content
Education
By The National Lottery
The unusual pets helping children through lockdown
At first glance Georgie the bearded dragon isn’t as cuddly as a rabbit or a hamster. But alongside his unusual friends, he's proved a lifeline for children struggling through lockdown.
Rural communities have become an afterthought in Westminster
Communities
By Luke Pollard MP
Rural communities have become an afterthought in Westminster
Today, Labour is launching a major review of its policies for rural communities in England.
The European Super League debacle has reinforced the need for an independent regulator for English football
Communities
By Helen Grant MP
The European Super League debacle has reinforced the need for an independent regulator for English football
Once again, the broken governance of English football has been laid bare for all to see this week. Our national game, the beautiful game, is in crisis.
Government plans mean many more traumatised asylum seekers will be deprived of crucial mental health support
Home affairs
By Professor Cornelius Katona, Royal College of Psychiatrists
Government plans mean many more traumatised asylum seekers will be deprived of crucial mental health support
Immigration detention centres aren’t places for people living with a mental illness. But unless MPs oppose the government’s plans to make it easier for them to detain people who have been trafficked to the UK, many more people will be deprived of the mental health support they need to make a full recovery.
Partner content
Home affairs
By NOAH
Animal vaccination a priority post-pandemic, says NOAH, because #VaccinesWork
Today is World Animal Vaccination Day so NOAH has chosen today to launch this year’s #VaccinesWork campaign. A recent survey shows people know vaccination is good for animal health and that having healthy animals benefits us and our environment.
The UK can build a world-leading sanctions regime that preserves human rights and the rule of law Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Anthony Metzer QC | Head of Goldsmith Chambers
The UK can build a world-leading sanctions regime that preserves human rights and the rule of law
The development of the UK’s domestic sanctions regime is of critical national importance and presents a significant opportunity for the UK to demonstrate global leadership in the design and operation of effective sanctions rules.
'A man who gave his life to the scientific and political betterment of humankind.' Clive Lewis pays tribute to Ian Gibson
Social affairs
By Clive Lewis MP
"A man who gave his life to the scientific and political betterment of humankind." Clive Lewis pays tribute to Ian Gibson
Known for his personal warmth and sense of humour, Ian’s intelligence, independence, and insight won the respect of the people of Norwich. He will be remembered as someone who spoke for our city – and especially those without a voice
Peers paid tribute to one of their own as the Lords marked the passing of Prince Philip
Social affairs
By Patrick Kidd
Peers paid tribute to one of their own as the Lords marked the passing of Prince Philip
Baroness Mobarik achieved the rare feat since Prince Philip's death of revealing something new: that he hated rhubarb crumble.
The Duke of Edinburgh gave up his own personal ambitions to serve the Queen and the nation. Time will reveal the depth of gratitude that is owed to him
Social affairs
By Bishop of Dover, Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin
The Duke of Edinburgh gave up his own personal ambitions to serve the Queen and the nation. Time will reveal the depth of gratitude that is owed to him
Prince Philip embodied so much of history, and not just British history but world history
Lord Alderdice pays tribute to Prince Philip
Social affairs
By Lord Alderdice
Lord Alderdice pays tribute to Prince Philip
Her Majesty, the Queen, and the Duke of Edinburgh have been a rock of stability and continuity through the whole of my life, and I confess to feeling emotionally affected by his death, wondering what the generational change it signifies may mean for the future of our country.
'Peter’s loss is incalculable'. Sir Simon Burns pays tribute to Peter Ainsworth
Social affairs
By Simon Burns
"Peter’s loss is incalculable". Sir Simon Burns pays tribute to Peter Ainsworth
Peter can claim significant credit in placing environmental issues at the forefront of Conservative party policy over the last ten years. He will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him.
As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service
Social affairs
By Ed Davey MP
As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service
Prince Philip's lifetime of service – to the country, the planet, and the Queen – serves as an inspiration to us all
EventsAll
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
2021
London & Online
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work
2021
London & Online
Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work
Advancing Social Mobility at Work
2021
London & Online
Advancing Social Mobility at Work
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards