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Matt Hancock Defends Delays Over Plans For New Social Care Strategy
Matt Hancock Defends Delays Over Plans For New Social Care Strategy
Health
Matt Hancock has defended the government's delay in bringing forward a new plan for overhauling adult social care.
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
People With Dementia Are Falling Victim To 'Predatory Marriage' Because Of A Loophole In The Law
Health
People With Dementia Are Falling Victim To "Predatory Marriage" Because Of A Loophole In The Law
Exclusive: DWP Questioned NHS Consultant Three Times Over Terminally Ill Patient's Condition Before Granting Benefits
Health
Exclusive: DWP Questioned NHS Consultant Three Times Over Terminally Ill Patient's Condition Before Granting Benefits
A Timeline Of Pivotal LGBTQ+ Political Moments In The UK
Health
A Timeline Of Pivotal LGBTQ+ Political Moments In The UK
East 17's Tony Mortimer Is Writing His Own Novel To Tackle Shortage Of Books For Young Boys
Education
East 17's Tony Mortimer Is Writing His Own Novel To Tackle Shortage Of Books For Young Boys
Fully Paralysed Terminally Ill Patients Still Face 'Inhumane' Benefits Process Almost Two Years After Promised Review
Health
Fully Paralysed Terminally Ill Patients Still Face "Inhumane" Benefits Process Almost Two Years After Promised Review
The House Live
White leaders must double down on promises to end racism
Social affairs
By Meera Spillett
White leaders must double down on promises to end racism
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
The forced adoption scandal caused huge pain to thousands of teen mothers and their children – it is time for an apology and public inquiry
Social affairs
By Harriet Harman MP
The forced adoption scandal caused huge pain to thousands of teen mothers and their children – it is time for an apology and public inquiry
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Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Two Doses Of Jab Has 'Quite Dramatic' Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
Two Doses Of Jab Has "Quite Dramatic" Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
Coronavirus
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay 'Sausage War' Cliff Edge
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay "Sausage War" Cliff Edge
Brexit
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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
The forced adoption scandal caused huge pain to thousands of teen mothers and their children – it is time for an apology and public inquiry
Social affairs
By Harriet Harman MP
The forced adoption scandal caused huge pain to thousands of teen mothers and their children – it is time for an apology and public inquiry
The right to family life is one of the most fundamental of human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights. There could hardly be a more dreadful breach of those rights than forcibly taking a newborn baby from its mother.
From Careers Guidance to Medical Cannabis: A Guide to MPs' 2021 Private Members' Bills
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
From Careers Guidance to Medical Cannabis: A Guide to MPs' 2021 Private Members' Bills
The House Live's exclusive preview of all 20 Private Members' Bills from this session's ballot: what are MPs trying to do, and why?
Social Affairs news
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Jersey Citizen’s Jury calls for assisted dying law, as soaring public support for change revealed in Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man
Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Top charities in the money after bookies hand over £1.25 million in profits from flagship race
Some of the UK’s top charities will land a big-money windfall after bookies handed over all their profits from a flagship race.
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
Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Racing fans urged to back their favourites and help raise money for great causes
Horseracing fans have been urged to have a flutter on a flagship race and help raise money for top charities at the same time.
Charities are being hamstrung by widespread structural racism
Communities
By Emeka Forbes
Charities are being hamstrung by widespread structural racism
We have all been reminded of the importance of the charity sector over the past year, as it has supported communities through a time of unprecedented need.
Education Equality - The Helen Grant Interview
Education
By Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
Education Equality - The Helen Grant Interview
As the Prime Minister’s special envoy on girls’ education, Helen Grant is passionate in her belief that giving girls around the world access to schooling is central to eradicating poverty. But, she tells Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou, the UK’s pledge to get girls into education needs global buy-in
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent
All In Census of 16,000+ informs drive for more inclusive UK advertising workforce
There can be no true levelling up if social mobility cold spots endure
Social affairs
By Sarah Atkinson
There can be no true levelling up if social mobility cold spots endure
A radical new partnership is needed between government, business and civil society to ensure fairness, not privilege, dictates who gets ahead in the post-Covid economic recovery.
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.
Lords Diary: Baroness Hunt on Pride month and challenging notions of faith and sexuality
Social affairs
By Baroness Hunt
Lords Diary: Baroness Hunt on Pride month and challenging notions of faith and sexuality
I’ve started tentatively coming back to my office in Millbank. I was introduced to the House in October 2019, so what with prorogation, a general election and a global pandemic, I’ve not quite managed to be here as much as I’d like.
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
Communities
By Georgina Bailey, Eleanor Langford and Kate Proctor
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
With increasing debate over whether charities should take political positions, is it possible to separate charitable works from campaigning?
Baroness Barran Interview: The former domestic abuse campaigner turned Conservative charities minister
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Baroness Barran Interview: The former domestic abuse campaigner turned Conservative charities minister
Civil society and loneliness minister Baroness Barran had nearly two decades of experience in the charity sector before joining the Lords. She talks to Georgina Bailey about how that has shaped her approach in government, whether wild swimming could solve loneliness, and plans to scrape the barnacles off the sector’s boat
Pride and Parliament: What does Pride Month mean for members of the gayest Parliament in the world?
Communities
By LGBT+ Parliamentarians
Pride and Parliament: What does Pride Month mean for members of the gayest Parliament in the world?
Pride Month looks different in the pandemic, whether it’s seen as a protest, a celebration or both. But what does Pride mean to some of the UK’s out LGBT+ parliamentarians? Luke Pollard, Baroness Barker, David Mundell and Hannah Bardell share their reflections
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics Partner content
Health
By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics
Covid-19 has demonstrated that health crises do not pop up overnight, and they do not respect borders. If we are to truly improve health security, we cannot abandon a collective global approach
Hello Westminster! An Arts Roundtable Chat
Culture
By Kate Proctor
Hello Westminster! An Arts Roundtable Chat
Even before stepping into the political spotlight, many parliamentarians were used to taking centre stage. From DJs and dancers to singers and musicians, The House brings together some of Westminster’s former performers for a revealing roundtable on buttock-clenching, jet-setting and losing their shirts.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Liberal Judaism, Modern Church join new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying
Pastimes: kick boxing with Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
Coronavirus
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: kick boxing with Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
In the first in a new series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with a Parliamentarian to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. First up, kickboxer Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
The Science and Tech start-ups powering the green recovery Partner content
Environment
By Legal & General
The Science and Tech start-ups powering the green recovery
Science, technology, and innovation are set to play a critical role in helping the nation to meet its ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
If we’re going to build a more inclusive Britain, we must stop shaming those who get it “wrong” along the way Partner content
Education
By Inc Arts
If we’re going to build a more inclusive Britain, we must stop shaming those who get it “wrong” along the way
Amanda Parker founded Inc Arts with the goal of championing inclusive change across the creative industries – here she tells us about her vision of a future that collaborates, rather than calls out.
We must support, not cut, working class access to arts and culture
Education
By Sharon Hodgson MP
We must support, not cut, working class access to arts and culture
Art takes many forms in life, shaping how we learn and how we feel. Art is essential. But we have a long way to go to make sure that art can be accessible for all.
Music-making is out of tune with disabled children’s needs
Education
By Dr Stephen Hetherington
Music-making is out of tune with disabled children’s needs
Children with disabilities are encouraged and enabled to participate in sport. That same drive must be applied to helping them reach their full musical potential
Lords Diary: Baroness Grender
Communities
By Baroness Grender
Lords Diary: Baroness Grender
My week started with a peppercorn. No, really, stick with me on this one; a debate on a new Conservative bill to ditch ground rents.
Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Top charities the odds-on favourites to benefit after betting firms agree to donate profits from flagship race
Some of the UK’s top charities are in line for a major cash boost after the country’s biggest betting operators agreed to donate all of their profits from a flagship horse race.
From Girl Power to campaigner – why I made a film highlighting the trauma of domestic abuse
Social affairs
By Melanie Brown
From Girl Power to campaigner – why I made a film highlighting the trauma of domestic abuse
Why would a woman who had lived through a 10-year abusive relationship want to relive that trauma for a YouTube video?
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NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
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NHS Parliamentary Awards