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Scottish Secretary Allister Jack in swipe at Nicola Sturgeon as he calls for ‘united message’ on coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
Scottish Secretary Allister Jack in swipe at Nicola Sturgeon as he calls for ‘united message’ on coronavirus lockdown
Scotland should lift its coronavirus restrictions “in lockstep with the UK as a whole”, Cabinet minister Allister Jack has warned Nicola Sturgeon.
A new House of Lords Covid-19 committee will focus on the re-building of society after coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Lord McFall
A new House of Lords Covid-19 committee will focus on the re-building of society after coronavirus
Our strong hope is that the new committee can focus on the consequences of the disease and its aftermath, identifying problems that lie ahead and how they should or may be resolved.
Isle of Wight to test NHS contact tracing app this week ahead of nationwide launch
Coronavirus
Isle of Wight to test NHS contact tracing app this week ahead of nationwide launch
An NHS contact tracing application that ministers believe will be crucial to lifting the coronavirus lockdown will be tested on the Isle of Wight from Tuesday, Matt Hancock has confirmed.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
“Unexpected and welcome” that government has sent self-employed notifications early, but don’t forget limited companies, IPSE says
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has welcomed news that self-employed people are being told early if they are eligible for government support. It has urged the government to get payments to them too.
Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns
Coronavirus
Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns
The Scottish First Minister has warned the country not to expect any “meaningful change” to current lockdown measures this week.
Coronavirus bounce-back loan scheme will prove largely ineffective and costly to our economy
Coronavirus
By Drew Hendry MP
Coronavirus bounce-back loan scheme will prove largely ineffective and costly to our economy
Loans will not save the economy, they won’t retain jobs in the medium to long term, and they won’t give families the security they need through this crisis.
Radiotherapy is a vital treatment that can reduce unnecessary cancer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
By Tim Farron MP
Radiotherapy is a vital treatment that can reduce unnecessary cancer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic
A radiotherapy taskforce led by a government minister will save ‘collateral’ cancer lives from the Covid-19 pandemic
Matt Hancock claims victory in bid to deliver 100,000-a-day coronavirus tests
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock claims victory in bid to deliver 100,000-a-day coronavirus tests
Matt Hancock has claimed victory in his bid to get 100,000-a-day coronavirus tests carried out.
During the coronavirus crisis, BGC is working hard to make gambling safer Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
During the coronavirus crisis, BGC is working hard to make gambling safer
Prohibitionists may be using Covid-19 to kick the gambling industry, but thanks to the action we’ve taken, fears are unfounded and standards are on the up.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow outlines early impacts of Covid-19
Heathrow has released results for the 3 months ended 31st March 2020.
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps says it’s ‘very likely’ Government will hit 100,000-a-day coronavirus test target
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps says it’s ‘very likely’ Government will hit 100,000-a-day coronavirus test target
It is “very likely” that the Government will meet its target of carrying out 100,000 tests a day for coronavirus when the figures are revealed later on Friday, Grant Shapps has said.
Unequal impact: the gendered implications of Covid-19
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Unequal impact: the gendered implications of Covid-19
Dods Monitoring's Alexandra Ming explores how Covid-19 is effecting the ability for women and girls to access abortion and pregnancy services; and the somber consequences of domestic abuse.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the need to safeguard children online cannot be understated
Coronavirus
By Chris Elmore MP
During the coronavirus pandemic, the need to safeguard children online cannot be understated
Social media giants won’t adopt the changes to online safety we need without them being written into law. While the UK Government has a limitless in-tray at the moment, it’s vital that online child protection issues don’t go unchecked.
What impact is the Covid-19 infodemic having?
Coronavirus
By The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology
What impact is the Covid-19 infodemic having?
Misinformation in the coronavirus crisis is putting lives at risk. Clare Lally and Lorna Christie from POST explain how the conspiracies spread and can be countered.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
National Federation of Builders (NFB) plays a key role in Covid-19 communication
NFB is playing a key and active role in providing valuable information to its members. With information it can be difficult for businesses to find industry specific and appropriate advice that meets their business needs.
House of Lords set to refer itself to data watchdog after peers’ phone numbers accidentally revealed
Coronavirus
House of Lords set to refer itself to data watchdog after peers’ phone numbers accidentally revealed
The House of Lords is set to refer itself to the UK’s data watchdog after peers’ telephone numbers were accidentally revealed during a live broadcast.
Universal basic income could help end the lockdown and create a more resilient society
Coronavirus
By Baroness Bennett
Universal basic income could help end the lockdown and create a more resilient society
There would be real peace of mind, as well as moral benefit, if you knew everyone in the UK had the basic resources to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads.
Coronavirus is a perfect storm in our overcrowded prisons
Coronavirus
By Lord German
Coronavirus is a perfect storm in our overcrowded prisons
Our prisons are incubators, pumping the virus and spreading it to the community both within and outside their walls. The government must accelerate the release scheme, only then will prisons have the space to isolate and undertake social distancing.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Police Federation of England and Wales’ Annual Conference and Police Bravery Awards
The Federation is announcing today that we are cancelling our Annual Conference and postponing the Police Bravery Awards ceremony due to the ongoing restrictions around Covid-19.
Local government can play a crucial role in coronavirus community testing
Coronavirus
By James Murray MP
Local government can play a crucial role in coronavirus community testing
The government may have belatedly started to realise the importance of community testing and contact tracing – but they run the risk of again being slow to realise the crucial role local government could play.
Powering homes in a pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By EDF
Powering homes in a pandemic
EDF stands ready to support its customers as it navigates the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Hancock says ‘no change’ in advice on coronavirus masks after Nicola Sturgeon tells Scots to wear face coverings
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says ‘no change’ in advice on coronavirus masks after Nicola Sturgeon tells Scots to wear face coverings
The UK Government's advice on wearing face masks “hasn’t changed”, the Health Secretary has said, after Nicola Sturgeon recommended that the public use face coverings to halt the spread of Covid-19.
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Step forward for supply teachers on furlough pay
Following campaigning by the NASUWT, colleagues in Crown Commercial Services and The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have now confirmed that supply teachers can be furloughed for periods which include school holidays, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing quarter of coronavirus deaths in England are coming from care homes
Since the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK Alzheimer’s Society have been campaigning to get social care put on an equal footing with the NHS, including coordinating a response with Care England and other charities, and writing to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to call for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.