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‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic
‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Approximately 1.4 million migrants in the UK have no access to state funds – including hundreds of thousands of key workers in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. As Covid-19 pushes more people into destitution, Georgina Bailey reports on how they've been impacted by the government's policies.
James Cleverly: It Might Take “Decades” To Repair Relations With The Black British Community Over Windrush
Home affairs
By Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
James Cleverly: It Might Take “Decades” To Repair Relations With The Black British Community Over Windrush
Marcus Rashford Shared Our Cafe's Free School Meals Offer After Parliament's Vote. Here's Why We Felt We Had To Do Something.
Education
By Andrew Mahon
Marcus Rashford Shared Our Cafe's Free School Meals Offer After Parliament's Vote. Here's Why We Felt We Had To Do Something.
This Tory government is letting down victims of rape and domestic abuse on all fronts
Home affairs
By Ellie Reeves MP
This Tory government is letting down victims of rape and domestic abuse on all fronts
How online yoga and dance classes have kept the elderly fit during the pandemic Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
How online yoga and dance classes have kept the elderly fit during the pandemic
It’s time government ends the threats and reinstates the suspension of benefit sanctions
Economy
By Seema Malhotra MP
It’s time government ends the threats and reinstates the suspension of benefit sanctions
Older people are facing severe and constant threats to their health, wellbeing and quality of life
Health
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
Older people are facing severe and constant threats to their health, wellbeing and quality of life
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24 Oct
‘I Look After People But No One Will Look After Me’ - Why The UK's Migrant Key Workers Are Facing Extreme Poverty And Abuse In The Pandemic
08:00
24 Oct
Marcus Rashford Shared Our Cafe's Free School Meals Offer After Parliament's Vote. Here's Why We Felt We Had To Do Something.
13:30
23 Oct
Downing Street Has Refused To Praise Businesses Offering Free Food To Children After Marcus Rashford’s Anti-Hunger Campaign
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23 Oct
“Falling Through The Cracks”: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Exacerbating The Mental Health Crisis At UK Universities
14:41
22 Oct
Exclusive: Contact Tracers Have To Use Their "Best Judgment" When Escalating Cases To The Police But Have Had No Additional Training
12:49
22 Oct
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
11:46
22 Oct
A Labour MP Is Asking A Tory To Quit As Trustee Of An Anti-Hunger Charity After She Voted Against A Free School Meals Extension
08:05
22 Oct
This Tory government is letting down victims of rape and domestic abuse on all fronts
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Now more than ever the government must implement a long-term strategy to combat child hunger
Education
By Rob Halfon MP
Now more than ever the government must implement a long-term strategy to combat child hunger
The Prime Minister should work with Marcus Rashford on a long-term solution to end child food poverty. Extending free school meals over the school holidays - at least while Covid-19 restrictions remain and job losses continue - would be a welcome first step.
Digital pandemic of misinformation threatens our best hope of defeating Coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Chris Elmore MP
Digital pandemic of misinformation threatens our best hope of defeating Coronavirus
Social media platforms are rapidly becoming a sewer of misinformation which risks eroding public trust in any potential coronavirus vaccine. Ministers must do “whatever it takes” to counter this damaging discourse.
Covid-19 is a disease of poverty
Coronavirus
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Covid-19 is a disease of poverty
There is a real concern across communities in the North that our areas will be ‘levelled down’ even further by the pandemic and the Government’s response to it.
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy? Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?
With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.
No more delays on animal welfare Partner content
Coronavirus
By League Against Cruel Sports
No more delays on animal welfare
Animal abuse increases with economic hardship. With lockdown, we need the Animal Welfare (Sentencing Bill) more than ever.
Bringing black history into focus Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
Bringing black history into focus
Thanks to The National Lottery-funded project, Back to Life, photos have been restored and colourised from the Jamaica Society Leeds to show a glimpse into the lives of first generation Jamaicans in the UK.
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Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Staff Wellbeing to Improve Organisational Resilience
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Winter is coming and with it stark choices about tackling homelessness Partner content
Coronavirus
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Inequality has widened - it’s time for action Partner content
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Inequality has widened - it’s time for action
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The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee will help enrich the future relationship between the UK’s four nations
Brexit
By Baroness Andrews
The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee will help enrich the future relationship between the UK’s four nations
An east-west solution to the post-Brexit Irish Border arrangements is the best way to safeguard peace
Brexit
By Simon Hoare MP
An east-west solution to the post-Brexit Irish Border arrangements is the best way to safeguard peace
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The dogs beating loneliness one woof at a time Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
The dogs beating loneliness one woof at a time
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Communities
By Andrew Rosindell MP
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Culture
By Baroness Hooper
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Thousands in the creative industry at risk of redundancy, unless the government introduces sector-specific support
Culture
By Julian Knight MP
Thousands in the creative industry at risk of redundancy, unless the government introduces sector-specific support
Defence All
Emergency services network cannot afford more delays due to Huawei ban
Health
By Lord Harris of Haringey
Emergency services network cannot afford more delays due to Huawei ban
The government's 'war on lawfare' will protect defence people from the cycle of vexatious historic claims
Defence
By Johnny Mercer MP
The government's "war on lawfare" will protect defence people from the cycle of vexatious historic claims
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We must break the culture of secrecy which enables pay discrimination to thrive
Economy
By Stella Creasy MP
We must break the culture of secrecy which enables pay discrimination to thrive
Closing betting shops won’t help the fight against Covid, but it will hurt horseracing and the economy at the worst possible time Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Closing betting shops won’t help the fight against Covid, but it will hurt horseracing and the economy at the worst possible time
Education All
For Black History to be more than a bullet point, teachers need government support and proper training
Education
By Micha Frazer-Carroll
For Black History to be more than a bullet point, teachers need government support and proper training
The Book that Changed My Life: The Cat in the Hat
Education
By Wes Streeting MP
The Book that Changed My Life: The Cat in the Hat
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The UK’s space journey is starting to take off
Energy
By David Morris MP
The UK’s space journey is starting to take off
To become the ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ energy we need to be exporting it to the world, not just developing it at home
Energy
By Philip Dunne MP
To become the ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ energy we need to be exporting it to the world, not just developing it at home
Environment All
The Conservatives cannot be trusted to protect British standards – they must be guaranteed in the Agriculture Bill
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
The Conservatives cannot be trusted to protect British standards – they must be guaranteed in the Agriculture Bill
Now is the time for Britain to show global leadership and move towards a low-carbon future
Environment
By Alexander Stafford MP
Now is the time for Britain to show global leadership and move towards a low-carbon future
Foreign affairs All
We cannot forget about human rights violations in North Korea
Foreign affairs
By Fiona Bruce MP
We cannot forget about human rights violations in North Korea
When a Covid-19 vaccine is found, equal access must be given to poorer countries
Coronavirus
By Baroness Sheehan
When a Covid-19 vaccine is found, equal access must be given to poorer countries
Health All
Currently the right to be supported throughout labour and at scans is a postcode lottery – this must change
Health
By Alicia Kearns MP
Currently the right to be supported throughout labour and at scans is a postcode lottery – this must change
Increasing vaccination uptake is a priority that must not be overlooked Partner content
Coronavirus
By Pfizer
Increasing vaccination uptake is a priority that must not be overlooked
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Home affairs
By Georgia Chambers
What it's like being the only Black person in the village
Black Conservatives: Are the Tories the new party of diversity?
Home affairs
By Anita Boateng
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Scots want a path through this pandemic, not a path to separation
Political parties
By Ian Murray MP
Scots want a path through this pandemic, not a path to separation
The presence of Black people in Parliament is no coincidence but the result of a conscious effort to break free
Political parties
By Gary Younge
The presence of Black people in Parliament is no coincidence but the result of a conscious effort to break free
Social affairs All
We face a double pandemic of Covid-19 and endemic racism: it is up to us how we respond
Social affairs
By Lord Woolley
We face a double pandemic of Covid-19 and endemic racism: it is up to us how we respond
Black History doesn’t just tell us who we were, it tells us who we can be
Social affairs
By Shaun Bailey
Black History doesn’t just tell us who we were, it tells us who we can be
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