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By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting and Gaming Council thanks UK Government for allowing betting shops to re-open in Tier 3 areas
The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to let betting shops re-open in Tier 3 areas with severe restrictions in place - but vows to continue to press for the full and safe reopening of casinos too.
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By Police Federation of England and Wales
Lockdown rule changes put even more pressure on policing
PFEW wants clarity about guidelines and warns potential Christmas relaxation of guidelines will be impossible to police
England's Second National Lockdown Will End On December 2
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England's Second National Lockdown Will End On December 2
England's second national lockdown will end in 10 days, ministers have confirmed, but a stricter 'tier' system of restrictions will be introduced.
Local Football Clubs Say Their Communities Will Lose Much More Than Football If The Pandemic Kills Them Off
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Local Football Clubs Say Their Communities Will Lose Much More Than Football If The Pandemic Kills Them Off
Weekly trips to cheer on your local team have become one of many casualties of the Covid-19 pandemic, with stands and grounds across the country left deserted for much of 2020.
There remains a deep sense of grievance about the treatment of the North throughout this pandemic
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By Jim McMahon MP
There remains a deep sense of grievance about the treatment of the North throughout this pandemic
Government only act when they feel the direct impact to their own lives, and those they can relate to. The contempt the North was treated with during the tiered local lockdowns is evidence of that.
Sage Advisers Have Warned We Could Need Five Days Of Lockdown For Each Day Of Christmas Socialising
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Sage Advisers Have Warned We Could Need Five Days Of Lockdown For Each Day Of Christmas Socialising
Sage advisers have warned that we could face longer restrictions if there is a temporary lift of coronavirus rules over the festive period.
The government should hang their heads in shame for their dereliction of duty to our nation’s children
Education
By Wes Streeting MP
The government should hang their heads in shame for their dereliction of duty to our nation’s children
Ofsted's report shows in stark terms the damage that the first lockdown inflicted on pupils. The government must ensure that children’s education is not halted again.
Domestic abuse was a shameful rot in our communities long before the pandemic – with lockdowns it’s getting far worse
Home affairs
By Jess Phillips MP
Domestic abuse was a shameful rot in our communities long before the pandemic – with lockdowns it’s getting far worse
For people living with a domestic abuser, the stress and fear of lockdown is unbearable. The government must learn the lesson of the last few months and implement a clear, well-resourced plan for addressing these crimes.
Boris Johnson Says The UK Is At The 'Front Of The Pack' For Breakthrough Vaccine But Warns It is Still 'Very Very Early Days'
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Boris Johnson Says The UK Is At The "Front Of The Pack" For Breakthrough Vaccine But Warns It is Still "Very Very Early Days"
Boris Johnson has insisted the UK is at the "front of the pack" to recieve a breakthrough vaccine, but said the UK could not "rely on this news as a solution".
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By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting and Gaming Council re-affirms 10-pledge action plan as second lockdown gets underway in England
The Betting and Gaming Council have re-affirmed their 10-pledge Covid action plan to protect staff and customers as the second national lockdown in England gets underway.
Here Are All The Problems With Boris Johnson's Covid Strategy - According To Local Government Leaders
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Here Are All The Problems With Boris Johnson's Covid Strategy - According To Local Government Leaders
The start of England's month-long national lockdown on Thursday marked the end of several weeks of uncertainty for local leaders - but not to the problems they continue to face as coronavirus cases rise.
Boris Johnson’s Second Lockdown Has Passed, But He Faces A December Rebellion From Furious Tories
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Boris Johnson’s Second Lockdown Has Passed, But He Faces A December Rebellion From Furious Tories
Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to back Boris Johnson’s four-week national lockdown for England, in spite a wave of anger from his own Tory benches.
I cannot support another lockdown which divides us
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By Stephen McPartland MP
I cannot support another lockdown which divides us
The sacrifices made during the first lockdown were not easy. Instead of locking down again, we should try and make the tier system work and invest resources in tackling Covid outbreaks in small communities.
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By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC statement on human rights implications of a second lockdown
Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said:
With Covid-19 now spreading rapidly, locking down again is the right decision
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By Alan Mak MP
With Covid-19 now spreading rapidly, locking down again is the right decision
No country that values freedom wants to impose restrictions on its people, but with the virus doubling faster than our ability to add NHS capacity, we have no choice but to impose additional restrictions.
The Education Select Committee Chair Says A Teaching Union's Campaign To Lock Down Schools Could Lead To 'Disaster'
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The Education Select Committee Chair Says A Teaching Union's Campaign To Lock Down Schools Could Lead To "Disaster"
A major teaching union has been criticised for calling for a "disastrous" schools lockdown this month by chair of the education select committee, Robert Halfon MP.
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA updates Covid-19 guidance for vets in England and Scotland
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that England will go into a national lockdown on Thursday 5 November, and the start of the new local Covid Protection Levels system in Scotland, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has updated its guidance for members.
Boris Johnson Has Announced More Lockdown Support For The Self Employed, But Some Tories Are Still Set To Rebel
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Boris Johnson Has Announced More Lockdown Support For The Self Employed, But Some Tories Are Still Set To Rebel
Self-employed workers will get 80 percent of their profits paid for by the government in November during the next lockdown - increasing it from 40 percent.
The Brewing Industry Has Lashed Out At The Government's 'Ludicrous And Unjustified” Ban On Pubs Selling Takeaway Alcohol During The Lockdown
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The Brewing Industry Has Lashed Out At The Government's "Ludicrous And Unjustified” Ban On Pubs Selling Takeaway Alcohol During The Lockdown
The decision to ban pubs and bars from selling takeaway pints in the second lockdown has been described as “ludicrous and unjustified” by the brewing industry.
England’s Lockdown Could Go On Beyond December 2, Michael Gove Has Said
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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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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.
Boris Johnson Is Under Pressure To Toughen Restrictions After UK Coronavirus Deaths Hit Their Highest Level Since May
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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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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.
Boris Johnson Has Confirmed Greater Manchester Will Move To Tier 3
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Boris Johnson Has Confirmed Greater Manchester Will Move To Tier 3
Boris Johnson has confirmed Greater Manchester will enter Tier 3 restrictions later this week after discussions with local leaders ended without an agreement.