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Boris Johnson Leaves Behind A Complicated And Divisive Legacy
Political parties
Boris Johnson Leaves Behind A Complicated And Divisive Legacy
As Boris Johnson departs Downing Street, many want to remember him as the Prime Minister who delivered on Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine. But, while he had some success on these “big ticket” items, his enduring legacy is more complicated and tainted by scandal.
Next PM should prioritise IMF reform or risk ceding the floor to rivals
Economy
By Lord Sarfraz
Next PM should prioritise IMF reform or risk ceding the floor to rivals
Before the Conservative leadership election started in earnest, the United Kingdom government was busy setting out its foreign policy vision. Notable was a focus on challenging geopolitical efforts by ‘malign actors’ – i.e. China – and providing alternative sources of investment for low- and middle-income countries.
The Nadhim Zahawi Interview: 'Teachers know the damage strikes will have on children'
Education
By John Johnston
The Nadhim Zahawi Interview: 'Teachers know the damage strikes will have on children'
Nadhim Zahawi faces an uphill battle to get the education system back on track post-Covid. He talks about his approach to recovery – and how he hopes it will boost his party’s fortunes. Photography by Michael Garnett.
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Coronavirus
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Exclusive analysis by The House reveals how the pandemic has accelerated a leap in office vacancies in London and the Home Counties. What impact will the trend have on our high streets – and the future of work?
Education Secretary Pledges To Do 'Everything In My Power' To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Coronavirus
Education Secretary Pledges To Do "Everything In My Power" To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Nadhim Zahawi has said it was a "mistake" to close schools in response to Covid because of the impact on children's education and mental health.
Covid-19 Inquiry To Look At UK’s Pandemic Preparedness And Government's Health, Care And Economic Responses
Coronavirus
Covid-19 Inquiry To Look At UK’s Pandemic Preparedness And Government's Health, Care And Economic Responses
The draft terms of reference for the long-awaited public inquiry into the UK’s response to Covid-19 have been published today.
Boris Johnson Announces End To Free Covid Tests For General Public From April
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Announces End To Free Covid Tests For General Public From April
The government is scrapping all legal coronavirus restrictions in England from Thursday and free tests won’t be available to the general public after the end of March.
Labour Say Free Testing Could Continue If The Government Had Not Spent Billions On 'Dodgy PPE'
Coronavirus
Labour Say Free Testing Could Continue If The Government Had Not Spent Billions On "Dodgy PPE"
Free Covid-19 testing for the general population could be extended if the government had not wasted so much money during the pandemic on poor equipment and loans, Labour has claimed.
Confusion Over Covid Policy Forces Boris Johnson To Delay Sign Off Of New Rules At The Last Minute
Health
Confusion Over Covid Policy Forces Boris Johnson To Delay Sign Off Of New Rules At The Last Minute
The revamped Number 10 operation is accused of being in chaos after a row between the Treasury and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over plans to do away with Covid restrictions forced the Prime Minister to delay a Cabinet meeting where the plans were due to be signed off.
Five Charts That Show The Current State Of Covid-19 In The UK
Coronavirus
Five Charts That Show The Current State Of Covid-19 In The UK
Boris Johnson has announced that all Covid regulations could end this week — a month earlier than planned.
Government Accused Of A 'Cynical Gamble' With Vulnerable People's Lives By Ending Covid Isolation Rules
Coronavirus
Government Accused Of A "Cynical Gamble" With Vulnerable People's Lives By Ending Covid Isolation Rules
Unions representing six million workers in the UK have warned that lives are at risk if the government goes ahead with its plan to abandon Covid restrictions early.
Sajid Javid Confirms Covid-19 Vaccines Will Be Offered For Children Aged Over Five In England
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Confirms Covid-19 Vaccines Will Be Offered For Children Aged Over Five In England
The health secretary has announced that children aged 5-to-11 in England will be offered a "non-urgent" Covid-19 vaccine from April.
Boris Johnson Announces Plans To End All Covid Legal Restrictions A Month Early
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Announces Plans To End All Covid Legal Restrictions A Month Early
Rules around self-isolation for positive cases could be dropped early, Boris Johnson has said.
Ministers need to start taking the debilitating condition that is long Covid seriously
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
Ministers need to start taking the debilitating condition that is long Covid seriously
Back in March 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, I contracted Covid-19.
The NHS Must Direct Resources Into Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
Coronavirus
By John Baron MP
The NHS Must Direct Resources Into Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
It is vital the NHS strains every sinew to detect cancers that may have gone undiagnosed during the pandemic.
Why is Covid modelling so controversial?
Coronavirus
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Why is Covid modelling so controversial?
The tension between politicians, scientists and experts has become palpable in recent months, amid differing perceptions of how best to defeat the Omicron strain of coronavirus. But surely the numbers don’t lie? So why is Covid modelling so controversial? Chaminda Jayanetti reports
Dominic Cummings Claims Boris Johnson Gave Go-Ahead To Lockdown Breaking Party
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings Claims Boris Johnson Gave Go-Ahead To Lockdown Breaking Party
Dominic Cummings has said he would “swear under oath” that Boris Johnson green lit a drinks party at No 10 during lockdown, despite the PM claiming he had no prior knowledge of the event.
Boris Johnson Has Admitted Attending Downing Street 'BYOB' Party And Issued Apology
Political parties
Boris Johnson Has Admitted Attending Downing Street "BYOB" Party And Issued Apology
Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a "BYOB" garden party that took place in Downing Street in May 2020 while strict lockdown restrictions were still in place.
Michael Gove Suggests That Free Lateral Flow Tests Will Soon Be Dropped
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Suggests That Free Lateral Flow Tests Will Soon Be Dropped
Michael Gove has dropped a major hint that free lateral flow tests will be phased out in the coming the months, just a day after his Cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi sought to shoot down the suggestion.
Nadhim Zahawi Says There Are No Plans To Scrap Free Lateral Flow Tests
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says There Are No Plans To Scrap Free Lateral Flow Tests
The government has no immediate plans to scrap free lateral flow tests, according to Nadhim Zahawi, the Secretary of State for Education.
Boris Johnson Confirms There Will Be No New Covid Restrictions As Cases Exceed 200,000
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms There Will Be No New Covid Restrictions As Cases Exceed 200,000
Boris Johnson has said that Plan B Covid regulations will continue to be enforced despite dramatically rising cases of the Omicron variant.
How The Cabinet Office Became Boris Johnson's Troubleshooting Empire
Political parties
How The Cabinet Office Became Boris Johnson's Troubleshooting Empire
Almost every major problem faced by UK governments at some point filters through the Cabinet Office.
New Omicron Data Has 'Glimmer Of Christmas Hope' But More Research Needed, Says Leading Scientist
Coronavirus
New Omicron Data Has "Glimmer Of Christmas Hope" But More Research Needed, Says Leading Scientist
It is too early to "downgrade" the seriousness of Omicron despite this week's positive data on the new variant, a leading scientist has said.
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Boris Johnson has urged the public to get their booster jab in his Christmas message, describing it as an "invisible and invaluable present" for everyone in the country.