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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Labour Drops 'NHS Is Not For Sale' Wording For Manifesto
Health
Labour Drops "NHS Is Not For Sale" Wording For Manifesto
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Health
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Rishi Sunak Issues 'Unequivocal' Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Health
Rishi Sunak Issues "Unequivocal" Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial 'Churn'
Health
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"
Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
Health
Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld
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No 'Bounce' In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
No "Bounce" In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
Education
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Political parties
Angela Rayner Will Pledge To End 'Dragon's Den Style' Bidding For Local Authority Funding
Angela Rayner Will Pledge To End "Dragon's Den Style" Bidding For Local Authority Funding
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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
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No car-crash interviews, bad sandwiches or warm wine: what political insiders really think about the cancellation of party conference
Coronavirus
No car-crash interviews, bad sandwiches or warm wine: what political insiders really think about the cancellation of party conference
September is a big month in the Westminster calendar. Each autumn sees politicos in their droves pack their weekend bags, don their lanyards and stock up on Lemsip in a bid to stave off the dreaded conference cold.
As China expands its authoritarian military influence across the world, the West must face up to a new Sputnik moment
Coronavirus
By Tobias Ellwood MP
As China expands its authoritarian military influence across the world, the West must face up to a new Sputnik moment
Beijing is deliberately shunning international accountability and rules, and now the UK needs to face up to the serious questions about Huawei, 5G and our security
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to retrofitting housing stock article
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have responded to Lord Teverson’s calls for the government to scale up the retrofit agenda in the UK.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society demands dementia representation on Government's social care taskforce
Kate Lee, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Monday, June 22.
Sellafield hits the restart button Partner content
Coronavirus
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield hits the restart button
The nuclear site begins a cautious exit from lockdown.
The energy sector can power a sustainable, green recovery. Here’s how Partner content
Coronavirus
By Energy UK
The energy sector can power a sustainable, green recovery. Here’s how
Big ambitious infrastructure programmes to upgrade our housing, decarbonise transport and create a modern flexible energy system, along with the development of industrial clusters based around new low carbon technologies, will provide exactly the scale of economic stimulus we need.
‘At least 50’ Tory MPs would oppose plan to rip up Sunday trading laws, Boris Johnson is warned
Coronavirus
‘At least 50’ Tory MPs would oppose plan to rip up Sunday trading laws, Boris Johnson is warned
Boris Johnson’s plan to lift the six-hour cap on Sunday shop opening hours could be heading for trouble amid warnings that at least 50 Tory MPs will vote against them.
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Coronavirus
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Construction sites could see longer working hours to help them maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, ministers have said.
Coronavirus: DWP ‘must not ignore’ people claiming legacy benefits after Universal Credit boost
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: DWP ‘must not ignore’ people claiming legacy benefits after Universal Credit boost
The Government must boost a host of legacy welfare benefits to help people cope with the coronavirus crisis, MPs have said.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to unveil findings of two-metre rule review this week
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to unveil findings of two-metre rule review this week
Boris Johnson will announce the findings of the Government review into the two-metre coronavirus social distancing rule this week, it has been confirmed.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock suggests people might have to register before going to the pub
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock suggests people might have to register before going to the pub
Matt Hancock has suggested people might have to register before going to the pub under new plans for easing the coronavirus lockdown.
Rishi Sunak reportedly mulling VAT cut to boost economy amid coronavirus slump
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak reportedly mulling VAT cut to boost economy amid coronavirus slump
Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a VAT cut to get the economy moving as the UK continues to emerge from lockdown.
Coronavirus: 2m distancing rule could be relaxed this week, ministers suggest
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 2m distancing rule could be relaxed this week, ministers suggest
The two-metre social distancing rule could be relaxed this week following a review of safety implications, ministers have hinted.
Teachers urged to curtail summer holiday as experts warn of looming child mental health crisis
Coronavirus
Teachers urged to curtail summer holiday as experts warn of looming child mental health crisis
Teachers are being urged to curtail their summer holiday to help get schools ready to re-open, as experts claim the UK faces a looming child mental health crisis.
No child should miss out on their education because they are on the wrong side of the digital divide
Coronavirus
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
No child should miss out on their education because they are on the wrong side of the digital divide
The Government must ensure that any child who is entitled free school meals has internet access and adequate devices at home.
University challenge: the coronavirus funding crisis facing UK higher education
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
University challenge: the coronavirus funding crisis facing UK higher education
Like many sectors, the UK’s higher education system faces unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus crisis. With campuses emptying overnight, and incomes for the next academic year expected to drop significantly, the future looks highly uncertain. But can universities bounce back?
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
JCVI includes dementia in priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination
Boris Johnson says ‘watch this space’ on lowering two-metre social distancing as he tells public to start being ‘less apprehensive’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says ‘watch this space’ on lowering two-metre social distancing as he tells public to start being ‘less apprehensive’
Boris Johnson has urged people to “watch this space” on the Government’s two-metre social distancing guidance as he called on the public to be “less apprehensive” about coronavirus.
Coronavirus alert level should finally move down from Level 4 to Level 3, say UK’s chief medical officers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus alert level should finally move down from Level 4 to Level 3, say UK’s chief medical officers
The official coronavirus alert level should finally move down from Level 4 to Level 3, according to the UK’s chief medical officers.
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Ben Wallace should have spent the past few months working on the largest defence and foreign affairs review since the Cold War. Instead, he’s been mobilising thousands of troops to support the Covid-19 response. The defence secretary speaks to Georgina Bailey about the future of the Integrated Review, and why our Armed Forces should be celebrated as well as the NHS
Coronavirus has slowed removal of deadly Grenfell-style cladding even further, watchdog warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus has slowed removal of deadly Grenfell-style cladding even further, watchdog warns
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed already slow progress in removing deadly Grenfell-style cladding from other residential high-rise buildings, a watchdog has warned.
NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
Coronavirus
NHS coronavirus app to be scrapped after only detecting 4% of contacts on iPhones
The NHS contact tracing app will be ditched after trials found it detected only 4% of contacts on iPhones.
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Coronavirus
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Labour MP Dawn Butler has told the Government it must get its “knee off the neck” of the BAME community and take action in the wake of protests against systemic racism.
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