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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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Urgent need to prioritise people living with obesity Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Urgent need to prioritise people living with obesity
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
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New Lib Dem MP Rejects 'Binary' NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate
New Lib Dem MP Rejects "Binary" NIMBY VS YIMBY Debate
Environment
The professor will see you now - must Labour lose?
The professor will see you now - must Labour lose?
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
Rwanda Scheme Has Cost Britain £700 million
Rwanda Scheme Has Cost Britain £700 million
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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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Coronavirus: Cutting off of pay-as-you-go energy meters suspended for customers in financial distress, ministers announce
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Cutting off of pay-as-you-go energy meters suspended for customers in financial distress, ministers announce
The cutting off of pay-as-you-go energy meters will be "completely suspended" for hard-up customers who ask for help during the coronavirus crisis, ministers have announced.
Rebecca Long-Bailey urges Boris Johnson to bring in universal basic income to help Brits through coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rebecca Long-Bailey urges Boris Johnson to bring in universal basic income to help Brits through coronavirus crisis
The Government should hand everyone in Britain a fixed payment regardless of what they earn to ease the "unprecedented" economic shock of the coronavirus outbreak, Rebecca Long-Bailey has said.
20,000 troops put on standby as London braces for coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
20,000 troops put on standby as London braces for coronavirus lockdown
Up to 20,000 troops have been placed on standby as Boris Johnson prepares to order a lockdown in London to help tackle the growing coronavirus crisis.
EXPLAINED: The sweeping new powers included in the government's emergency coronavirus bill
Coronavirus
EXPLAINED: The sweeping new powers included in the government's emergency coronavirus bill
Government bans all tenant evictions for duration of coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Government bans all tenant evictions for duration of coronavirus crisis
Evictions of tenants are to be banned while the Government tried to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson confirms all schools in the UK will close 'until further notice' as coronavirus crisis deepens
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson confirms all schools in the UK will close 'until further notice' as coronavirus crisis deepens
Every school in the UK are to close "until further notice" as the Government steps up its attempts to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
Some powers in the Coronavirus Bill are draconian and impinge on people’s liberty
Coronavirus
By Chris Bryant MP
Some powers in the Coronavirus Bill are draconian and impinge on people’s liberty
These powers will remain in place for two years. Any measure that restricts liberty should be subject to a renewal clause, so that at the very least Parliament has a say on whether they are still needed.
No one should be making a profit out of other people’s suffering
Coronavirus
By Alexander Stafford MP
No one should be making a profit out of other people’s suffering
The Government has done much to delay the spread of the virus, and to support businesses at this difficult time, but we now must stamp out those who seek to make financial gain out of fear and sickness, says Alexander Stafford MP.
Coronavirus: Every school in the UK set to close for months on Friday to halt spread of outbreak
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Every school in the UK set to close for months on Friday to halt spread of outbreak
Every school in the UK is set to close its doors on Friday as ministers step up their attempts to slow down the spread of coronavirus.
EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation
Coronavirus
EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation
The Liberal Democrats are mobilising thousands of their members for a taskforce to help the most vulnerable deal with self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, PoliticsHome can reveal.
MPs ordered to stay away from Commons debating chamber as coronavirus crisis deepens
Coronavirus
MPs ordered to stay away from Commons debating chamber as coronavirus crisis deepens
MPs have been told to stay away from the House of Commons debating chamber in a bid to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA position on coronavirus
BSA has responsed to Chancellor's 17 March statement.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
Increased borrowing is not the best response to the current crisis
Loans increase costs at a time when reduced demand requires lower costs, says MPA.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Chancellor unveils further support for SMEs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced further steps that the Government will take to support the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure to provide help for renters and insecure workers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure to provide help for renters and insecure workers
Ministers are facing increasing calls to provide support for renters, the self-employed and people facing redundancy affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The nation’s health is key. But safeguarding businesses and jobs is also a priority
Coronavirus
By John Redwood MP
The nation’s health is key. But safeguarding businesses and jobs is also a priority
Combatting coronavirus must include financial assistance from the Government to help businesses keep their current staff.
After the Coronavirus crisis passes, town deals should form a vital part of the recovery
Coronavirus
By Baroness Valentine
After the Coronavirus crisis passes, town deals should form a vital part of the recovery
Let’s use the town deals to spread the regenerative seaside spirit and unlock a new entrepreneurial culture to spread wealth and opportunity – or to coin a phrase - ‘level up’ for all.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE: Government has “done the sensible thing” by delaying IR35
The government has “done the sensible thing” by delaying the changes to IR35 in the private sector, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has said.
Coronavirus: Lengthy court trials to be put on hold as ministers unveil sweeping new powers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Lengthy court trials to be put on hold as ministers unveil sweeping new powers
Criminal trials in England and Wales will be put on hold under emergency powers being brought in by ministers to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
Coronavirus
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
France has criticised the UK's response to the coronavirus crisis - as the European Union announced a ban on travellers from beyond its borders in an attempt to control the outbreak.
Rishi Sunak unveils £350bn bailout to help businesses and workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak unveils £350bn bailout to help businesses and workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £350 billion Treasury bailout to help workers and businesses facing economic ruin as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
MPA calls for a ‘cash bridge’ during crisis
The Mineral Products Association has today written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for greater support for businesses during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Patrick Vallance says keeping coronavirus death toll below 20,000 would be 'good outcome'
Coronavirus
Patrick Vallance says keeping coronavirus death toll below 20,000 would be 'good outcome'
The government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said keeping the coronavirus death toll in the UK to less than 20,000 would be "a good outcome".
Partner content
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
NFB issues words of warning following the Governments 16 March daily COVID-19 briefing
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) recognises the need for the Government’s daily briefings about the Coronavirus.
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