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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'
Health
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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Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
Boris Johnson will hold talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday amid faltering negotiations on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is central to a green recovery
Coronavirus
By Wera Hobhouse MP
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is central to a green recovery
Investing in improving the energy efficiency of our homes has the potential to create desperately needed jobs, as well as helping to achieve a carbon zero future, protecting our planet for future generations.
Boris Johnson launches fresh review into racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson launches fresh review into racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Boris Johnson has announced a new “cross-governmental commission” which will look at “all aspects” of racial inequality in the UK.
Millions ‘falling through the gaps’ of coronavirus support, MPs warn
Coronavirus
Millions ‘falling through the gaps’ of coronavirus support, MPs warn
Over a million people are facing financial hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic because of “critical gaps” in government support, MPs have warned.
No two-metre rule lifting until at least July 4, Boris Johnson suggests as shops reopen
Coronavirus
No two-metre rule lifting until at least July 4, Boris Johnson suggests as shops reopen
There will be no lifting of the two-metre social distancing rule before July 4, Boris Johnson has suggested as shops across Britain reopened after months of lockdown.
Ministers urged not to ignore the voices of ill and disabled people as lockdown eased
Coronavirus
Ministers urged not to ignore the voices of ill and disabled people as lockdown eased
Ministers must make sure the voices of ill and disabled people are heard as lockdown measures are eased, a coalition of charities has said.
Boris Johnson orders official review into two-metre social-distancing rule amid call for guidance to be scrapped
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson orders official review into two-metre social-distancing rule amid call for guidance to be scrapped
Boris Johnson has ordered an official review into the two-metre rule on social-distancing amid calls for it to be scrapped to help the hospitality sector.
Coronavirus: Racism and inequality could play a part in BAME deaths, leaked report suggests
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Racism and inequality could play a part in BAME deaths, leaked report suggests
A leaked report suggests discrimination and inequality could play a part in the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on BAME communities.
We’ve all been clapping for carers — but now it’s time for Boris Johnson to act
Health
By Philippa Whitford MP
We’ve all been clapping for carers — but now it’s time for Boris Johnson to act
As Carers Week draws to a close, we mustn’t forget the hard work and commitment of carers across the UK, both professional and unpaid, during the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. 
The 'fire and rehire' practices at British Airways are immoral and should be illegal
Coronavirus
By Gavin Newlands MP
The 'fire and rehire' practices at British Airways are immoral and should be illegal
Under the cover of the coronavirus crisis, BA have threatened to fire tens of thousands of their staff and rehire them on worse pay and conditions. This cannot be acceptable in the UK in 2020
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England as non-essential shops reopen on 15 June - independent watchdog comment
Passengers urgently need clear information from Government and operators.
Britain formally rejects Brexit extension as Michael Gove confirms border checks u-turn
Coronavirus
Britain formally rejects Brexit extension as Michael Gove confirms border checks u-turn
Britain has formally notified the European Union that it will not extend the Brexit transition period — as Michael Gove confirmed a major shift in the UK’s stance on border checks from next year.
President Macron exempt from coronavirus quarantine during UK visit, Number 10 confirms
Coronavirus
President Macron exempt from coronavirus quarantine during UK visit, Number 10 confirms
French President Emmanuel Macron will not be subject to the UK's coronavirus quarantine rules when he visits later this month, Number 10 has confirmed.
Poorest people in England more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus as richest, new figures show
Coronavirus
Poorest people in England more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus as richest, new figures show
The poorest people in England are more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus than those living in the richest areas, bleak new figures have shown.
Let Parliament staff photograph MPs who breach social distancing rules, unions demand
Coronavirus
By Matt Honeycombe-Foster
Let Parliament staff photograph MPs who breach social distancing rules, unions demand
Parliamentary staff should be able to name and shame MPs who breach coronavirus social distancing guidelines at work, trade unions are demanding.
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Patients not seeking help elsewhere as A&E attendances drop
Responding to the publication of May’s performance figures for A&E’s in England, President of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Katherine Henderson said:
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Lockdown Britain sees economy plummet PLUS Brexit u-turn imminent
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
What might a green recovery from Covid-19 look like?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
What might a green recovery from Covid-19 look like?
The term ‘green recovery’ has gained increasing traction as the economic fallout from Covid-19 has become apparent. As the economy entered a slump, there were increasing pressures from campaigners, think tanks, Whitehall and now even royalty (Prince Charles) for the Government to prioritise low carbon solutions in the UK’s economic recovery.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Green recovery is impossible without tackling Britain’s leaky homes and buildings, coalition of leading business groups warns
Tackling the UK’s leaky housing and building stock must be a central part of the UK’s stimulus to recover from Covid-19, says the collaboration of leading cross-industry organisations and businesses, The Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group.
Britain suffers record 20% hit to GDP as coronavirus economic crisis takes hold
Coronavirus
Britain suffers record 20% hit to GDP as coronavirus economic crisis takes hold
Britain’s economy has suffered the largest monthly contraction on record as the coronavirus sent vast swathes of the country into shutdown, new figures show.
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Coronavirus
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Ministers have been urged to explain a “lack of transparency” after it emerged that a second report into the impact of Covid-19 on people from black and minority ethnic communities has not been published.
Young people with learning difficulties left ‘open to abuse’ in coronavirus detention, MPs and peers warn
Coronavirus
Young people with learning difficulties left ‘open to abuse’ in coronavirus detention, MPs and peers warn
Young adults with learning difficulties being kept in detention are "highly vulnerable" to abuse during the pandemic, a group of MPs and peers have warned.
Coronavirus: UK on the brink of youth unemployment crisis, TUC warns
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: UK on the brink of youth unemployment crisis, TUC warns
The UK is on the brink of a youth unemployment crisis thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, union chiefs have warned.
Coronavirus: 25,000 people discharged from hospitals to care homes before government started routine testing
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 25,000 people discharged from hospitals to care homes before government started routine testing
Twenty-five thousand people were discharged from hospital into care homes before the Government started testing all patients entering care homes and not just those with symptoms.
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