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Teachers And NHS Staff To Get Above Inflation Pay Rise
Teachers And NHS Staff To Get Above Inflation Pay Rise
Health
The Government has agreed a pay rise worth 5.5 per cent for teachers and some NHS staff, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed.
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
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
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The UK Chemical Industry Celebrates its Achievements and Looks to the Future Partner content
Health
By Chemical Industries Association
The UK Chemical Industry Celebrates its Achievements and Looks to the Future
Doctor phobia: supporting the millions of people unhappy with their weight who are too scared to go to the doctor Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Doctor phobia: supporting the millions of people unhappy with their weight who are too scared to go to the doctor
What is the future of work? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
What is the future of work?
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Growing Pains: Inside The Green Party Gender Row
Growing Pains: Inside The Green Party Gender Row
Political parties
Historic Defeat Must Be ‘Watershed Moment’ For Reforming Tory Party, Says New MP
Historic Defeat Must Be ‘Watershed Moment’ For Reforming Tory Party, Says New MP
Political parties
Care Sector In 'Precarious' State As Figures Show Overseas Worker Visas Plummeting
Care Sector In "Precarious" State As Figures Show Overseas Worker Visas Plummeting
Home affairs
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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.
Health & Care news
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.
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
Coronavirus
By Rosie Duffield MP, Neil Coyle MP and Bob Blackman MP
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman
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.
Labour frontbencher Tony Lloyd quits shadow cabinet to focus on coronavirus recovery
Coronavirus
Labour frontbencher Tony Lloyd quits shadow cabinet to focus on coronavirus recovery
Labour frontbencher Tony Lloyd is stepping down as Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary so he can focus on recovering from coronavirus.
Pressure on ministers after Nicola Sturgeon recommends Scots wear face coverings in public
Coronavirus
Pressure on ministers after Nicola Sturgeon recommends Scots wear face coverings in public
UK ministers have come under pressure to issue advice over face coverings after Nicola Sturgeon urged Scots to cover up in public.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
RIA launches new online mini-series to support rail exports
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched three webinars, in partnership with the Department of International Trade (DIT), to support UK rail companies looking to export.
New stats show 4,000 care home deaths in a fortnight from coronavirus
Coronavirus
New stats show 4,000 care home deaths in a fortnight from coronavirus
The number of deaths in care homes from coronavirus hit 4,343 in a two-week period, according to new figures.
Committee chairs protest Government plans to 'undermine' scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Committee chairs protest Government plans to "undermine" scrutiny
Influential backbenchers have tabled an amendment to try to prevent the Government installing its own choice as chair of the powerful Liaison Committee
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Lenders grant 1.6 million payment holidays to mortgage holders
Lenders have given over 1.6 million mortgage payment holidays as of Friday 24 April 2020 to support customers facing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, UK Finance reveals today.
We need targeted measures in the Domestic Abuse Bill to improve support for survivors through the coronavirus crisis and beyond
Coronavirus
By Christine Jardine MP
We need targeted measures in the Domestic Abuse Bill to improve support for survivors through the coronavirus crisis and beyond
The Covid-19 crisis has added incredible urgency to the issue of tackling domestic abuse. The priority right now must be to ensure anyone who finds themselves at risk of harm can get help.
Brits least likely to support easing lockdown until coronavirus is contained - new poll
Coronavirus
Brits least likely to support easing lockdown until coronavirus is contained - new poll
Brits are the least likely among comparable nations to support an easing of lockdown restrictions until the coronavirus is contained, a new poll has shown
EXCL Anger as Priti Patel stands by ‘mean and counterproductive’ migrant Universal Credit ban amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
EXCL Anger as Priti Patel stands by ‘mean and counterproductive’ migrant Universal Credit ban amid coronavirus crisis
Priti Patel has batted away calls to suspend “mean and counterproductive” rules that bar some migrants from accessing Universal Credit during the coronavirus crisis.
Universal Credit has never been enough to support families, we need a universal basic income
Coronavirus
By Drew Hendry MP
Universal Credit has never been enough to support families, we need a universal basic income
When this pandemic ends, the economic recovery is going to be long and hard. A universal basic income will help settle economic stability and lead to increased spending in local economies, supporting businesses and communities.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says he would re-use PPE if clinical guidance said so as he defends Government strategy
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says he would re-use PPE if clinical guidance said so as he defends Government strategy
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he would be personally willing to wear re-used protective equipment, as he defended government efforts to get vital gear to the coronavirus frontline.
After lockdown, it is crucial we don't abandon our newfound concern for each other Partner content
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
After lockdown, it is crucial we don't abandon our newfound concern for each other
The coronavirus response must protect the most vulnerable in society for the long-term.
Coronavirus: Britain to hold minute’s silence for key workers amid fresh calls to ramp up PPE supply
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Britain to hold minute’s silence for key workers amid fresh calls to ramp up PPE supply
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer will be among those taking part in a minute’s silence on Tuesday for key workers who have died with the coronavirus.
Veterans Aid: Thinking about tomorrow... but acting today Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Veterans Aid: Thinking about tomorrow... but acting today
Charities across the country are facing imminent failure due to the impact of coronavirus. CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, explains to Glyn Strong why the charity’s model has enabled it to operate effectively under lockdown restrictions and what the long term implications are for others in the sector.
Delaying justice will leave us with no barristers to pick up the pieces Partner content
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Delaying justice will leave us with no barristers to pick up the pieces
Law and order must not go off into the long grass, the Bar Council has warned after releasing new findings from the barristers’ profession.
Working women, the young and low-paid hardest hit by coronavirus, think tank warns
Coronavirus
Working women, the young and low-paid hardest hit by coronavirus, think tank warns
Working women, the young and low-paid workers are the most likely to be impacted by the health and economic effects of the coronavirus, a leading think tank has said.
China’s lies about coronavirus could be costing the world hundreds of thousands of lives
Coronavirus
By Damian Collins MP
China’s lies about coronavirus could be costing the world hundreds of thousands of lives
For the sake of China’s future status, it now needs to be an honest broker, and put the health of the world above internal politics and oppression.
Families of NHS staff who die on coronavirus frontline to get £60,000
Coronavirus
Families of NHS staff who die on coronavirus frontline to get £60,000
The families of NHS and social care staff who die as a result of their work responding to the coronavirus outbreak will get £60,000 in compensation, Matt Hancock has announced.
Only 33 prisoners released early under coronavirus scheme as minster admits progress ‘careful and slow’
Coronavirus
Only 33 prisoners released early under coronavirus scheme as minster admits progress ‘careful and slow’
Just 33 prisoners have been released early from prison under a plan to safeguard jails from coronavirus, the Government has confirmed.
Rishi Sunak unveils coronavirus ‘bounce back’ micro-lending plan but resists full state backing for bigger loans
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils coronavirus ‘bounce back’ micro-lending plan but resists full state backing for bigger loans
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new state-backed loan scheme for small businesses in a bid to help them “survive” the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC members to remove TV and radio gaming advertising during Covid-19 lockdown
The UK’s largest betting and gaming operators in the regulated sector are set to voluntarily remove all TV and radio product advertising during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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