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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's 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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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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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.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
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Sajid Javid Confirms Compulsory Vaccination For Frontline NHS Staff
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Confirms Compulsory Vaccination For Frontline NHS Staff
Sajid Javid has confirmed that Covid-19 vaccines will be compulsory for all frontline NHS staff in England from April next year.
Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever
It’s entirely fitting that the Betting and Gaming Council’s second anniversary should fall during this year’s Safer Gambling Week.
We need to make it easier for families to access life-changing medical cannabis prescriptions
Health
By Alberto Costa MP
We need to make it easier for families to access life-changing medical cannabis prescriptions
This week marks three years since medical cannabis became legal to prescribe on the NHS in specialist cases. I have been campaigning for improved access to whole plant medical cannabis on the NHS for children with severe epilepsy for over three years.
Why ‘levelling up’ must start by helping those most in need. Partner content
Health
By Veterans Aid
Why ‘levelling up’ must start by helping those most in need.
What does ‘levelling up’ and ‘building back better’ mean to those Veterans living on the fringes of society? Dr Hugh Milroy, CEO of frontline homeless charity Veterans Aid, offers some cautionary thoughts.
Endometriosis and PCOS need better funding and research to improve treatment outcomes for women
Health
By Dr Larisa Corda
Endometriosis and PCOS need better funding and research to improve treatment outcomes for women
There are several theories, but scientists don’t know what causes endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Despite being conditions which respectively affect one in 10 and one in five women around the world, there are a lot more unknowns around both.
School Closures Stopped Vulnerable Children Accessing Safeguarding, New Data Suggests
Coronavirus
School Closures Stopped Vulnerable Children Accessing Safeguarding, New Data Suggests
Child safeguarding referrals from schools to local authorities dropped by almost a third during the pandemic, new Office for National Statistics figures analysed by Dods Monitoring have shown.
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Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Problem gambling rates are falling but safer gambling ‘our top priority all year round’, says BCG Boss at start of Safer Gambling Week
Safer gambling is the regulated betting and gaming industry’s “top priority all year round”, standards body boss Michael Dugher has declared.
Boris Johnson Tells People To Get Covid Boosters But Sees No Reason For 'Plan B' Yet
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Tells People To Get Covid Boosters But Sees No Reason For "Plan B" Yet
The Prime Minister believes Christmas should be free from lockdowns, and has urged people to get their Covid-19 booster jab when it's their turn if they want to avoid it.
Almost Half Of 12-15-Year-Olds Haven't Been Offered A Covid Vaccine, Internal Government Polling Shows
Coronavirus
Almost Half Of 12-15-Year-Olds Haven't Been Offered A Covid Vaccine, Internal Government Polling Shows
Exclusive: Internal government polling seen by PoliticsHome has exposed significant shortfalls in the vaccine programme for teenagers, which forms a key part of the government's strategy for not returning to Covid restrictions.
The Budget failed to address serious crisis in social care ahead of growing pressures this winter
Health
By Caroline Abrahams
The Budget failed to address serious crisis in social care ahead of growing pressures this winter
After interrogating the detail in the Treasury documents, it would be true to say that we were rather disappointed about what the Chancellor’s Budget means for social care.
This year’s political cringe event is here - the gambling industry’s Safer Gambling Week Partner content
Health
By Gambling With Lives
This year’s political cringe event is here - the gambling industry’s Safer Gambling Week
It’s time to cut through the gambling industry’s cynical and patronising PR and legislate for what people really need – a public health approach to the risks of gambling.
Anaesthetist Shortage Could Prevent 'Surgery Hubs' Clearing NHS Backlog
Coronavirus
Anaesthetist Shortage Could Prevent "Surgery Hubs" Clearing NHS Backlog
The government has been criticised by a leading medical body for putting "cash on the table" for surgery hubs to clear the NHS backlog without considering the current lack of highly trained staff needed to run them.
Robert Jenrick Admits Damning Report On Test And Trace Failures Is 'Concerning'
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Admits Damning Report On Test And Trace Failures Is "Concerning"
Former minister Robert Jenrick said the government should "pay heed" to the findings of a report into NHS Test and Trace, which said the program had "failed to achieve" its main objectives.
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Peter McGettrick becomes Chairman of British Safety Council
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, today (Tuesday 26 October) welcomed Peter McGettrick as the new Chairman of the organisation.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting And Gaming Council pledges to ‘keep up the momentum’ as new report suggests problem and at-risk gambling rates are falling
The Betting and Gaming Council has pledged to “keep up the momentum” in its quest to raise standards after a new report suggested that problem and at-risk gambling rates are falling.
An additional £8bn funding is needed to help the existing social care system recover
Health
By Charles Tallack
An additional £8bn funding is needed to help the existing social care system recover
On 7th September, the government announced a new health and social care levy. This will increase National Insurance contributions and raise around £10bn a year – £30bn over the next three years.
Sajid Javid Says Mandatory Covid Vaccinations For NHS Staff Is His 'Direction Of Travel'
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Says Mandatory Covid Vaccinations For NHS Staff Is His "Direction Of Travel"
Sajid Javid has said requiring all NHS staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 is his “direction of travel” amid growing concerns over rising case numbers.
SAGE Told Government To Prepare For “Rapid Deployment” Of “Plan B” Winter Covid Measures Last Week
Coronavirus
SAGE Told Government To Prepare For “Rapid Deployment” Of “Plan B” Winter Covid Measures Last Week
The government’s scientific advisers said work must be done now to ensure “rapid deployment” of Covid measures as they warn there should “no complacency” around the risk of a new variant.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Assisted Dying Bill progresses with majority of speakers in favour; Lord Field, Baroness Davidson among Peers declaring change of mind on issue
Nursing Shortages Are Putting Extra Pressure On Hospitals As Ministers Reject Covid 'Plan B'
Coronavirus
Nursing Shortages Are Putting Extra Pressure On Hospitals As Ministers Reject Covid "Plan B"
Medics have warned that escalating nursing shortages are putting hospitals under further strain as the number of patients hospitalised with coronavirus continues to rise.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
'Take Time to Think' campaign takes centre stage on Sky Sports for West Ham v Tottenham thanks to BGC member Betway
The Betting and Gaming Council’s new ‘Take Time To Think’ safer gambling campaign is to take centre stage at a top Premier League match live on Sky Sports.
Care Minister Claims Mask Wearing Should Not Become A 'Sign Of Virtue'
Coronavirus
Care Minister Claims Mask Wearing Should Not Become A "Sign Of Virtue"
Care Minister Gillian Keegan has said mask wearing should be a "personal choice" and that opting to do so should not become a "sign of virtue".
The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law
The debate on Baroness Meacher’s Assisted Dying Bill today provides Peers with a rare opportunity to progress legislation that is popular, safe and compassionate.
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Coronavirus
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle should insist MPs wear face masks when they are in the chamber, according to the civil service union, who criticised politicians for "making light" of the issue.
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