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Minimum wage increase should be delayed ‘to help firms through Covid-19 crisis' - think tank
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Minimum wage increase should be delayed ‘to help firms through Covid-19 crisis' - think tank
The planned increase in the minimum wage should be delayed by six months to help firms in low-paying sectors during the Covid-19 outbreak, a leading think tank has urged.
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
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UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
The UK did not take part in an EU scheme to buy more ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak after a mix-up meant the invitation to sign up went missing.
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
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Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Boris Johnson has announced record funding of £210million to help find a coronavirus vaccine.
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
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Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Boris Johnson has been accused of putting “Brexit over breathing” after the Government decided not to take part in an EU scheme for procurating ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Emergency powers to tackle coronavirus spread become law after government bill rushed through Parliament
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Emergency powers to tackle coronavirus spread become law after government bill rushed through Parliament
Sweeping new powers to tackle the spread of Covid-19 have become law after emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament.
Government tells self-employed ‘help is coming’ amid pressure to unveil coronavirus aid package
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Government tells self-employed ‘help is coming’ amid pressure to unveil coronavirus aid package
The Government has sought to reassure the self-employed that “help is coming” amid growing pressure to come up with a package to help them through the coronavirus outbreak.
AT-A-GLANCE: The draconian new curbs announced by Boris Johnson as Britain battles the coronavirus
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AT-A-GLANCE: The draconian new curbs announced by Boris Johnson as Britain battles the coronavirus
Boris Johnson has moved to impose the most drastic lockdown of the country since the Second World War. Here's everything the Government has announced.
Government backs down and gives MPs vote every 6 months on emergency coronavirus powers
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Government backs down and gives MPs vote every 6 months on emergency coronavirus powers
The Government has given in to calls from its own MPs to allow Parliament to have a vote on keeping sweeping powers to deal with coronavirus in place every six months.
Boris Johnson says NHS could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as he issues Mother’s Day warning
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Boris Johnson says NHS could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as he issues Mother’s Day warning
Boris Johnson has warned the NHS could be “overwhelmed” by the escalating coronavirus outbreak as he urged Brits to stay away from their loved ones on Mother’s Day.
Tory MPs tell government it must do more to help workers facing hardship due to coronavirus epidemic
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Tory MPs tell government it must do more to help workers facing hardship due to coronavirus epidemic
Tory MPs have called on the Government to go further in its attempts to help workers facing financial ruin because of the coronavirus outbreak.
EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation
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EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation
The Liberal Democrats are mobilising thousands of their members for a taskforce to help the most vulnerable deal with self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes latest cabinet minister to self-isolate amid coronavirus outbreak
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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden becomes latest cabinet minister to self-isolate amid coronavirus outbreak
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has become the second cabinet minister forced to self-isolate as the coronavirus spreads across the country.