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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Health
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Health
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Health
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Health
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
The Budget Is A 'Critical Moment' For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
Health
The Budget Is A "Critical Moment" For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
The House Live
I worked on HIV, now I want to make sure this government ends new cases for good
Health
By Danny Beales MP
I worked on HIV, now I want to make sure this government ends new cases for good
30 years of experience on healthy food policy tells us government must be bolder
Health
By Dr Dolly van Tulleken
30 years of experience on healthy food policy tells us government must be bolder
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
Health
By Scott Arthur
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
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Labour MPs Push For 'Healthier' Parliament By Tightening Alcohol Sales And Creating More Natural Light
Labour MPs Push For "Healthier" Parliament By Tightening Alcohol Sales And Creating More Natural Light
Parliament
Labour MP Calls For Electoral Reform After 'Most Disproportionate' General Election Result Ever
Labour MP Calls For Electoral Reform After "Most Disproportionate" General Election Result Ever
Political parties
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Defence
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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Health
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy tells Sienna Rodgers about her recovery from breast cancer, the lack of support she has felt from some quarters, and why Parliament needs to modernise
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Health
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
As the government considers whether to overhaul UK surrogacy law, Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church explore the ethical and practical questions around reform – and the political backlash that could follow
Health & Care news
Government asks councils to house all rough sleepers by the weekend to tackle coronavirus spread
Coronavirus
Government asks councils to house all rough sleepers by the weekend to tackle coronavirus spread
The Government has written to all local councils asking them to find homes for all rough sleepers by the weekend to protect them from the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Lenders to give three month mortgage offer extension
To help home movers impacted by Covid-19, mortgage providers will give customers who have exchanged contracts the option to extend their mortgage offer for up to three months to enable them to move at a later date.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Welcome news to support the self employed - NFB
The Chancellor has announced a range of packages to support the self-employed, which mirrors the offering made to directly employed workers
Coronavirus
By IPSE
After national campaign, IPSE welcomes “historic lifeline” for UK’s self-employed
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), has welcomed the government’s announcement today of a “historic lifeline” of financial support for the UK’s self-employed.
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Save the Children's response to Chancellor's announcement on self-employed
These measures place self-employed families on a par with employees and will be hugely reassuring to families worried about making ends meet at this difficult time.
Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until May 2021 due to coronavirus ‘fallout’
Coronavirus
Lib Dems suspend leadership contest until May 2021 due to coronavirus ‘fallout’
The Liberal Democrats have postponed their leadership election until May 2021 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Ministers must remain answerable for their actions during the Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Lord Newby
Ministers must remain answerable for their actions during the Coronavirus crisis
Throughout this crisis, it is more important than ever that Parliament maintains its role of scrutinising legislation and holding the government to account in its response.
Tobias Ellwood: “We’re moving towards a more populist, nationalistic, isolated post-virus world”
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Tobias Ellwood: “We’re moving towards a more populist, nationalistic, isolated post-virus world”
When the UK emerges from the coronavirus outbreak, Tobias Ellwood believes it will be greeted by a “worsening world”. With geopolitical threats refusing to go away, and “wily adversaries” likely to take advantage of the global crisis, the Defence Committee chair is concerned about the future. He talks to Sebastian Whale.
This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again
Coronavirus
By Lord Fowler
This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again
This is the third national crisis of my lifetime. It is a time for the nation to come together, rather than be pulled apart.
Jeremy Corbyn: Government's coronavirus response shows I was 'absolutely right' on public spending
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn: Government's coronavirus response shows I was 'absolutely right' on public spending
The Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak shows Labour's plans for a huge increase in public spending was "absolutely right", Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
Coronavirus
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
The UK did not take part in an EU scheme to buy more ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak after a mix-up meant the invitation to sign up went missing.
Rishi Sunak unveils £9bn scheme to help self-employed survive coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils £9bn scheme to help self-employed survive coronavirus outbreak
Self-employed people will get 80% of their average salary covered by the Government to help them survive the coronavirus crisis, Rishi Sunak has announced.
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announces record £210m funding to find global coronavirus vaccine
Boris Johnson has announced record funding of £210million to help find a coronavirus vaccine.
Coronavirus
By Bar Council
Chancellor's financial package must match up, says Bar Council
The entire self-employed Bar, across all areas of practice, is working flat out to keep the justice system running during this unprecedented and uncertain time.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation fights for toughened laws with COVID-19 being used as weapon
National Chair John Apter responds to CPS crackdown amid coronavirus threats to emergency service workers
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Many MPs and Peers will not be able to attend their respective chambers - but they should not be prevented from carrying out their duties.
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Boris Johnson has been accused of putting “Brexit over breathing” after the Government decided not to take part in an EU scheme for procurating ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
The Government has warned banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever
Today marks the five-year anniversary of the escalation of violence in Yemen. With COVID-19 rapidly spreading across the globe, how long before it reaches Yemen?
Child poverty increases across UK, with number of struggling families set to soar amid Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Child poverty increases across UK, with number of struggling families set to soar amid Coronavirus crisis
The number of children in poverty increased in 2018-2019, according to data released by the Department for Work and Pensions. These figures could spike further unless the government does more to help families affected by the coronavirus crisis, Save the Children warns.
MPs warn bosses to stop forcing their staff to come in to work despite coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
MPs warn bosses to stop forcing their staff to come in to work despite coronavirus crisis
A powerful committee of MPs has warned bosses to end "business as usual" and stop forcing non-essential staff to go to work during the coronavirus outbreak.
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
Coronavirus
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
If we can all do our bit, go against our instincts and keep our distance, stay indoors, yet stay in touch, we will endure this, writes Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
Coronavirus
By House of Commons Library
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
The Government has introduced Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to try and protect incomes in a time of crisis – but what does it mean in practice for businesses and employees, and will rights be affected?
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference