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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
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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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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
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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
By Police Federation of England and Wales
PFEW calls for greater clarity from PM over new lockdown easing measures
Survey reveals only 1 in 10 rank and file police officers felt previous COVID-19 laws and regulations were clear
Partner content
Health
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Death of former RCEM President Cliff Mann
It is with deep sorrow that the Royal College of Emergency Medicine announces the death of its former President, Dr Clifford Mann OBE.
All Schools In England Will Reopen On 8 March As Boris Johnson Unveils 'Roadmap' Out Of Lockdown
Coronavirus
All Schools In England Will Reopen On 8 March As Boris Johnson Unveils "Roadmap" Out Of Lockdown
Schools in England are set to return on 8 March as one of the first steps in Boris Johnson's "cautious" exit from lockdown.
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Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT launches its NEW “Food for your Health” Campaign to target the rise in diet-induced metabolic illness
“Never before have our food choices been so important for our health and wellbeing” is the strapline of the new BANT campaign “Food for your Health” launching this February 2021.
The government’s reorganisation of the NHS risks doing more harm than good. Patients must be at the heart of it
Health
By Jon Ashworth MP
The government’s reorganisation of the NHS risks doing more harm than good. Patients must be at the heart of it
David Cameron’s top-down reorganisation was ‘sold’ as the reorganisation to end all reorganisations. We were promised reduced bureaucracy and improved cancer survival rates.
Leading Sage Scientist Urges Boris Johnson Not To “Rush” Lockdown Easing
Coronavirus
Leading Sage Scientist Urges Boris Johnson Not To “Rush” Lockdown Easing
A leading scientific adviser has called for a “very gradual” lifting of lockdown measures to avoid another surge in infections.
Exclusive: NHS Chief Simon Stevens Announces Launch Of 40 New Mental Health Hubs For Staff After 'Toughest Year' In Health Service History
Coronavirus
Exclusive: NHS Chief Simon Stevens Announces Launch Of 40 New Mental Health Hubs For Staff After "Toughest Year" In Health Service History
Forty new mental health hubs will offer free and confidential support to health care staff who have been impacted by their work during the pandemic, the NHS chief Simon Stevens has said.
Surviving the Storm: The Simon Stevens Interview
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Surviving the Storm: The Simon Stevens Interview
Leading the nation’s health service through the worst pandemic in modern history may not have been part of his long-term plan, but Simon Stevens remains upbeat. The chief executive of NHS England talks to Georgina Bailey about his hopes for a more joined-up future for healthcare.
By the end of April there will be no justification for Covid legislative restrictions
Coronavirus
By Steve Brine MP
By the end of April there will be no justification for Covid legislative restrictions
When the top nine priority groups have been offered a vaccine, we must be allowed to return to normal life.
Who Are The Tory Rebels Pressuring Boris Johnson To End Lockdown – And How Much Influence Do They Have?
Coronavirus
Who Are The Tory Rebels Pressuring Boris Johnson To End Lockdown – And How Much Influence Do They Have?
Boris Johnson has ditched his usual ebullience as he prepares to announce his plan for the UK’s way out of lockdown on Monday.
The road to recovery must not charge a social toll
Coronavirus
By David Linden MP
The road to recovery must not charge a social toll
Social justice and fairness need to flow through the UK government's decision-making processes if we are to build better for all.
Vacs To The Future: The Nadhim Zahawi Interview
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Vacs To The Future: The Nadhim Zahawi Interview
With 15 million vulnerable people vaccinated against Covid-19 in just under ten weeks, and enough jabs on order to cover every person in the country, the vaccine programme could be a rare unmitigated success for the government. Now vital questions about how vaccines fit into unlocking the economy are being raised and tricky decisions are on the horizon. Kate Proctor speaks to vaccines minister, Nadhim Zahawi.
Government Failure To Publish Details Of Coronavirus Contracts Is Ruled 'Unlawful' By High Court
Coronavirus
Government Failure To Publish Details Of Coronavirus Contracts Is Ruled "Unlawful" By High Court
The Department of Health acted "unlawfully" by failing to publish details of Covid contracts worth billions of pounds, a judge has ruled.
A Man Whose Bar Was Shut By Covid After 20 Years Accuses Rishi Sunak Of “Misreading The Room” With Gordon Ramsay Video
Coronavirus
A Man Whose Bar Was Shut By Covid After 20 Years Accuses Rishi Sunak Of “Misreading The Room” With Gordon Ramsay Video
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been accused of “completely misreading the room” after releasing a video of himself discussing the challenges facing hospitality with multimillionaire celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Coronavirus Infection Rates Have Dropped Again Across The UK But, Still Remain High
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Infection Rates Have Dropped Again Across The UK But, Still Remain High
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show Coronavirus infections rates in the community have decreased across all parts of the UK.
UK Redundancies Are Rising Faster In The Covid-19 Pandemic Than In The 2008 Financial Crisis
Coronavirus
UK Redundancies Are Rising Faster In The Covid-19 Pandemic Than In The 2008 Financial Crisis
New figures have found that redundancy rates are rising at a faster rate as a result of the coronavirus pandemic than they did during the 2008-2009 financial crash.
The People’s Covid Inquiry will scrutinise the government’s handling of the pandemic while we still have time to effect change
Coronavirus
By Michael Mansfield QC
The People’s Covid Inquiry will scrutinise the government’s handling of the pandemic while we still have time to effect change
It is imperative to examine what impact public service cuts and privatisation had and how they impoverished both the NHS and communities bearing the brunt of the pandemic now.
More Than Half Of People Say Lockdown Should Not End Until Most Of The UK Is Vaccinated, New Poll Finds
Coronavirus
More Than Half Of People Say Lockdown Should Not End Until Most Of The UK Is Vaccinated, New Poll Finds
An exclusive poll for PoliticsHome has found that 54% of people back lockdown rules continuing until most of the country has been vaccinated.
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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to face-to-face care home visits resuming
Responding, James White, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns at Alzheimer’s Society, said:
Keir Starmer Says 'Strong Partnership With Business' Is Key To Pandemic Recovery
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer Says "Strong Partnership With Business" Is Key To Pandemic Recovery
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said business was not something "just to be tolerated or taxed" in a major new speech setting out his approach to the economy.
Coronavirus Cases Have Fallen Sharply In Lockdown – But They're Still High
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Cases Have Fallen Sharply In Lockdown – But They're Still High
A new study has shown a steep drop in the number of Covid-19 cases in England, as Boris Johnson prepares to detail the country's route out of the strict lockdown measures in place since January.
Parents Could Be Asked To Test Children For Coronavirus Twice A Week Under New Plans
Coronavirus
Parents Could Be Asked To Test Children For Coronavirus Twice A Week Under New Plans
Health minister Helen Whately has said that plans for regular testing of children for Covid-19 to support the reopening of schools are a “work in progress”.
How one veteran was left 'traumatised' by well-meaning housing intervention Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
How one veteran was left 'traumatised' by well-meaning housing intervention
The Housing First policy sounds good on paper. But some of the most vulnerable – like former Royal Engineer Stanley – have been let down
Two Million People Have Not Been At Work For At Least Six Months Of The Pandemic, Research Shows
Coronavirus
Two Million People Have Not Been At Work For At Least Six Months Of The Pandemic, Research Shows
A new study by The Resolution Foundation into the job market during the pandemic has found almost two million people have not been able to work for six months.
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